3 million Lyft users accessed rides for voting in 2020, with a 20% increase in first-time rides to polls in 2022, addressing transportation barriers for vulnerable populations.
Rideshare services, especially Lyft, significantly influence voter turnout in the U.S. Nearly 3 million Lyft users accessed the service for voting-related activities in 2020, with a 10% rise in rides on Election Day. In 2022, first-time rides to polling locations increased by 20%. Transportation barriers hindered nearly half of eligible voters, particularly affecting low-income, minority, and disabled populations, who are more reliant on rideshare to vote. Competitive races also drive higher rideshare use.
October 30, 2024
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