It’s the Mile High 420 Festival in Colorado, and your favorite ridesharing apps are making sure everything will run smoothly on that day. First are Uber credits, and then, there’s Lyft’s guide to the festival. Here’s the story.
Colorado’s Mile High 420 Festival
It’s happening today, April 20th!
The Colorado Department of Transportation will be present at the Mile High 420 Festival in Denver, encouraging people to avoid driving while under the influence of drinks and teaching them to plan a safe ride home.
It’s kinda similar to what these ridesharing apps did during the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day this year and in the previous years, except that this is focused in Colorado.
The transportation department of Colorado is partnering with AAA Colorado for a $10 Uber ride credit for festival attendees. This credit can be used until April 21st through the promo code that the agency has provided.
The department will set up a booth on the west side of the park, where people can take a cannabis safety quiz to determine their proneness and risks of driving high.
The authorities are playing focus on this as impaired driving remains a serious issue in The Centennial State, where around one in three traffic deaths involves an impaired driver. Last 2024, it has been reported that 45 roadway deaths were involved with a driver suspected of being under the influence of cannabis while driving.
They are arguing that these substances can affect drivers in ways difficult to measure, making it unsafe to drive if someone feels very high. Therefore, officials are urging attendees to plan ahead.
What to expect
That’s Uber’s part. Now, here’s how Lyft is taking part, as Google search results show this event when searching for Lyft stories.
The Mile High 420 Festival is happening this April 20th from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Civic Center Park in Denver.
This area has played the host for other festivals, concerts, fairs, and so much more. It will also be hosting Cinco de Mayo events, food festivals such as the Civic Center EATS, volunteer events, and more.
The Mile High 420 Festival is the international largest, yearly cannabis celebration held every April 20th in Denver’s Civic Center Park, therefore the name, attracting tens of thousands of attendees.
Artists such as Juicy J, That Mexican OT, Paul Wall, Trap Dickey, and Mike Jones will be gracing the show. It is also home to several partner brands.
Strictly, only those 21 and above, and those who are not too old to tolerate the activity can participate. It features two stages of music, food trucks, and even celebrity guests.
Take advantage of those Lyft and Uber coupons! After the festival, you may take a sidetrip to Denver Botanic Gardens, Denver Art Museum, Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Larimer Square, Coors Field, Downtown Aquarium, and so m uch more here in Denver.
Want to share your thoughts on this or the previous editions of this festival? Open your account here on the Ridesharing Forum website today to join the discussions!