The Commonwealth Campus of Penn State Berks has partnered with Lyft to present a program for its students’ needs. Plus, Lyft is offering discounted rides for those partying in Dublin, Ohio this holiday celebration. Here’s the scoop.
Lyft x Penn State Berks
To better serve the needs of its students, Penn State Berks has signed a deal with Lyft, allowing this university or campus to provide rides to students, get this, for free. The program is known as Penn State Berks Emergency Rides 2026, set up under Lyft’s programs themselves. It is being implemented in partnership with the Penn State’s Office of Transportation Services, customized for the students.
“It is a great option for students who need to go to urgent care outside hours that our nurse practitioner is on campus or after hours when Health Services is closed. It is also a great way to provide transportation to a hospital or pharmacy and back to campus,” stated Brian Samble, the students affairs director in the campus.
Samble’s office takes advantage of this program to cover the costs if students need to visit hospitals for emergency purposes, then return to the campus. Rides are also available for those who want to travel to the pharmacy.
Meanwhile, the Office of Community Engagement utilizes the program to provide students with rides when they need to do community service off-campus. However, students must secure their passes.
Party with Lyft in Dublin, Ohio!
In other Lyft news, you might want to fly to Ohio this holiday season since the City of Dublin has partnered with the state’s safe ride program to provide discounted Lyft rides to those who simply want to dance the night away and enjoy booze while celebrating the holidays. The promo will run from December 22nd until January 3rd.
Ohio is a state that’s not just about work, work, work, they also know how to play and party. Use the coupon code DUBSAFE25 to receive your $10 discount on your Lyft rides.
“When you plan to drink, especially during the holidays, plan ahead. By using designated drivers, or ride-sharing such as Lyft, you can still celebrate and do it safely,” said Scott Neff, the chair of the program.
Lyft is a ride-sharing service that connects passengers with drivers through a mobile app. Users enter their destination, view fare estimates, and request a ride. This ridsharing app matches them with nearby drivers, providing real-time tracking and estimated arrival times. Payment is cashless, automatically charged to the user’s linked credit or debit card.
It offers various ride options, including shared rides, standard cars, and luxury vehicles. Drivers use their personal vehicles and must meet certain requirements. Ratings and feedback help maintain service quality. In conclusion, Lyft provides a convenient, on-demand alternative to traditional cabs or taxis for city transportations.
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