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Regular prenatal appointments are crucial to a healthy pregnancy, but transportation can be a barrier to access for expectant mothers. That's why Lyft Healthcare is partnering with Babyscripts and Quilted Health to help expectant mothers get sponsored rides on the Lyft platform to and from their prenatal appointments. With the US maternal mortality rate at its highest level since 1965, increasing transit access is crucial to reducing the disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dNX3Gdzg

"One of the most important things you can do to keep the community active and engaged is to make sure they have easy access to the polls." - Lyft CEO David Risher A look at our new partnership that aims to increase voter turnout by 500,000 new voters by 2028 (via ABC News): https://lnkd.in/e3fijFKQ

At Lyft, we're improving the ways we provide drivers with what they want: good earnings opportunities, along with more transparency and more control over their time. The result is drivers are earning more, and driving more:

Over the years, Lyft has helped more than 3 million people exercise their right to vote. This election season, we're putting more attention on closing the voting gap for community college students. To do that, w're partnering with Levi Strauss & Co. and SHOWTIME / MTV in a new coalition to increase student voter registration and turnout. Our shared goal is to support 500,000 community college students by 2028. Learn more about the program here: https://lnkd.in/d4qai4Us

✍️ A letter from our CEO reflecting on his first year at Lyft 📈 Results from this year's Economic Impact Report 🗳️ The scoop on our 2024 voting access program Read it all in today's Rev newsletter:

Navigating caregiving in all forms truly highlights the importance of having a community and support system, especially in the workplace. Kharissa Fernando Smith, one of our UpLyft Families Leads, shares how Lyft's Family Villages program is making a huge impact at Lyft by helping team members create and form their "village" at work. #LifeAtLyft https://lnkd.in/e9RDtc_v 

Our 2024 Economic Impact Report is here! We surveyed thousands of drivers and riders to learn more about what they value, how they travel, and why they use the Lyft platform. Dive into the fascinating insights here:  https://lnkd.in/eywPKgmh

Tried my hand at writing a helpful, revealing letter to shareholders. Spoiler alert: my first year as CEO at Lyft has been a hell of a ride! Here are some thoughts on our progress, purpose, and how customer obsession drives profitable growth. And I'm lucky to stand on the shoulders of giants. If you look closely you'll find shout-outs to mentors from Jeff Bezos to Tod Nielsen to Peter Spiro to Sean Aggarwal. Bill Gates even has a cameo 😀. Hope you enjoy. https://lnkd.in/d2R9VYNm

We're thrilled to share some photos from Lyft's Family Ride Along Day, a special celebration in honor of Take Our Kids to Work Day! On Thursday, April 25th, Lyft partnered with our Families employee resource group, UpLyft Families, to host an unforgettable event giving our team members’ kiddos a firsthand look at what the grown ups do every day. It was a day full of excitement and exploration, and we already can’t wait until next year’s! 🚗💨✨

In the small city of Macomb, Illinois, one retiree stepped up to drive her entire community – and even saved a life in the process. Meet Janine and the grateful town that would, quite literally, be stuck without her. 💕 Watch the video below and read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eshujRTQ