Lyft Announces Driver Appreciation Day

• Cashed out $750 million through Express Pay, which launched just one year ago
• Driven over 80 million miles through Express Drive, the company's rental car program which launched in March
• Received over $100 million in tips

"By treating people better and fostering a community that values respect and friendliness, we've attracted the best rideshare drivers who provide incredible hospitality for their passengers," said John Zimmer, Lyft's President and Co-Founder. "We thank them for choosing Lyft and for helping us offer today's best rideshare experience."

In celebration of Lyft Driver Appreciation Day, Lyft will host drivers at "pink carpet" events in Los Angeles and Chicago. There, the company will screen "June," an original short animated film inspired by real-life Lyft driver stories.

Imagined by Lyft's creative director, Ricardo Viramontes, directed by Academy Award-winning director, John Kahrs, and scored by Emmy Award-winning composer, Christophe Beck, "June" tells a heartwarming story that embodies the spirit of the Lyft community.  

"'June' connects communities by blurring lines between riders and drivers and highlighting that we are all one in the same," said Viramontes. "This film was inspired by the Lyft drivers and passengers who make it more than just a ride, and as John Kahrs and I read through countless stories, we realized there was a strong common theme of people coming together through the Lyft experience."

One real-life driver's story is represented in the film through the original song, "Moving." The song was written and performed by Atlantic Recording Artist and former Lyft driver, Sir the Baptist. In pursuit of his dreams, Sir the Baptist served Chicago's Lyft community as a driver for more than two years. While earning income on his own schedule, the rapper established professional connections and drew inspiration for many of his songs from interactions with his passengers.

To watch "June" visit lyft.com/june.

ABOUT LYFT
Lyft was founded in June 2012 by Logan Green and John Zimmer to improve people's lives with the world's best transportation. Lyft is the fastest growing rideshare company in the U.S and is available in more than 200 cities. Lyft is preferred by drivers and passengers for its safe and friendly experience, and its commitment to effecting positive change for the future of our cities.

*Maximum match amount per tip is $5, for a maximum Lyft matching of $20 per driver during the 24 hour period.

SOURCE Lyft

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