Want to give back? Just hitch a ride with Lyft. In a couple of weeks the ride sharing company Lyft is launching its round up and donate” program. Using the slogan take a seat to take a stand” Lyft will automatically round your fare to the nearest whole dollar and donate the difference to a charity. The company says you can opt in to the program through the app with a one-time tap. Then every time you book a ride, the amount will automatically be rounded up to the next dollar. And while a quarter here or thirty cents there doesn’t sound like a lot of money the company says it all adds up. As of August of last year Lyft had completed more than 14.5 million rides per month which means the small amounts will quickly multiply into large ones for foundations that need it. Lyft says once the program starts it will keep a close eye on the program and report back to riders on whether it’s a success. It might be better to give than receive, but why not both?Lyft’s Charity Program
Want to give back? Just hitch a ride with Lyft. In a couple of weeks the ride sharing company Lyft is launching its round up and donate” program. Using the slogan take a seat to take a stand” Lyft will automatically round your fare to the nearest whole dollar and donate the difference to a charity. The company says you can opt in to the program through the app with a one-time tap. Then every time you book a ride, the amount will automatically be rounded up to the next dollar. And while a quarter here or thirty cents there doesn’t sound like a lot of money the company says it all adds up. As of August of last year Lyft had completed more than 14.5 million rides per month which means the small amounts will quickly multiply into large ones for foundations that need it. Lyft says once the program starts it will keep a close eye on the program and report back to riders on whether it’s a success. It might be better to give than receive, but why not both?