Our partnership with Lyft enables schools and departments to work with Lyft to set up custom transportation programs that support the needs of your group.
Examples of how departments can utilize Lyft for official business:
- Business travel direct billing and easy expensing
- Campus visitor transportation
- Patient or healthcare transportation to support research
- Micromobility options for moving around campus
University departments
For additional information or to enroll your department in a Lyft program, please submit a program inquiry. The University of Minnesota-Lyft Program team will reach out to discuss your transportation needs, provide training and program management resources, and work with you to set up your program.
Lyft riders
Create a Lyft Business Profile to take advantage of automated account expensing. Download the Lyft app to get started! Already have the Lyft app? Follow these instructions to set up your Lyft Business Profile.
Program options
Fully or partially cover the cost of rides for eligible riders.
Allows faculty and staff to directly bill rides to ChromeRiver.
Web-based portal for booking trips on a rider’s behalf.
Frequently asked questions
Can we get PTS or central funding for Lyft rides?
No, you will not receive funding from PTS or central. Departments/colleges will need to fund their own Lyft programs.
Does the University get discounts on Lyft or free rides?
How are departmental Lyft rides billed?
How do I sign up for a custom Lyft account?
To get additional information on account setup for your department or Lyft product information, please fill out this inquiry form.