Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – You now have another choice to get around if you need a ride.

Lyft is launching in 54 cities across the country at noon on Thursday, including in Augusta. The company says Lyft provides a “safe, affordable ride with the touch of a button.”

According to Lyft, today’s launch marks their largest city launch to date and are giving you a great deal. New passengers can use the coupon code

LYFTLOVE17

to receive $5 off your first Lyft ride anywhere.

The company says that Lyft is now available in nearly 300 cities.

According to a map on the service's website, Lyft will only drive on the Georgia side of the viewing area at this time.