Need a lift?

In response to the water crisis in Newark, Lyft is offering free rides in the area to the water distribution centers using the code EWRH20, as part of its Wheels for All program.

The city started distributing water at four locations, after Newark officials said on Saturday the filters, intended to lower lead levels in residents’ drinking water, were not working as well as they expected.

The free Lyft rides are available to and from the bottled water distribution centers, which include the following:

Newark Department of Health and Wellness at 110 William St. open from 8:30-4:30 a.m.

Bo Porter Sports Complex at 378 Lyons Ave. open from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Boylan Street Recreation Center at 916 South Orange Ave. open from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Vince Lombardi Center at 201 Bloomfield Ave. open from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

The Lyft code is valid for two rides, up to $15 per ride, until August 29 at 11:50 p.m. EST.

“Safety is fundamental to the Lyft community and we will continue to monitor the situation and communicate with Lyft drivers, riders and government officials,” a statement from the company read. “Our hearts go out to those impacted by the crisis.”

The company noted that certain locations may experience high capacity and advised residents to check their local center for more information.

Wheels for All is part of Lyft City Works, a program that uses 1 percent of profits or $50 million every year, whichever amount is greater, “to make cities better places to live.”

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