Ohio displays transit options in Lyft app

Central Ohio Transit Authority says move will allow ride-hailers to compare modes
By Ben Spencer May 27, 2021 Read time: 1 min
Cota says 55% of riders in the Columbus area have reported using Lyft to get to or from public transit in the past (© Roman Tiraspolsky | Dreamstime.com)

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (Cota) is now displaying affordable public transportation options in Lyft's app, including departures for its nearby fixed-route service. 

The integration allows Lyft's ride-share and Go Go Bike Share customers to compare more of their transportation options in the Columbus area. 

Customers can also see transit lines and approaching vehicles on the map or they can enter a destination for a complete itinerary from start to finish.

For nearby destinations, Lyft shows walking directions alongside Cota and ride-share options.

Cota says 44% of Lyft riders do not own a personal vehicle and 55% have reported using Lyft to get to or from public transit in the past.

Caroline Samponaro, head of transit, bike and scooter policy at Lyft, says: “Now more than ever, it’s important for riders who may not own a personal vehicle, to be able to access all of their transportation options in a single place whether that be public transit, bike-share or ride-share."

"The future of transportation is about giving riders options and empowering them with the information they need to decide how to best get where they’re going quickly, affordably and sustainably.”

Mass Transit & MaaS Urban Traffic Control

For more information on companies in this article

Related Content

  • Open data gives new lease of life to public travel information screens
    March 4, 2014
    David Crawford finds resurgent interest in travel information screens for buildings. With city governments worldwide increasingly opening up and sharing their public transport data for general use, attention is focusing on the potential financial benefits – to transit operators and businesses more widely. Professor Stephen Goldsmith, who directs the US’ Harvard University’s Data-Smart City Solutions Project says: “Amid nationwide public-sector budget cuts, open data is providing a road map for improving tra
    Read More
  • Geotab shares in Euro road safety initiative
    February 18, 2022
    Geotab's says its solution processes more than 40 billion data points everyday
    Read More
  • Report highlights community impact of new mobility options
    March 29, 2018
    Local authorities and communities must understand the impacts of the new mobility options and regulate to get the transport systems they want, according to a new report. Colin Sowman takes a look. Outside of the big cities plagued with congestion, the existing transportation system(s) often cope adequately, and the ongoing workload (maintenance, safety…) is more than enough to keep local transport authorities busy. Is it, therefore, a good use of public service employees’ time to keep abreast of the raft
    Read More
  • Report highlights community impact of new mobility options
    March 29, 2018
    Local authorities and communities must understand the impacts of the new mobility options and regulate to get the transport systems they want, according to a new report. Colin Sowman takes a look. Outside of the big cities plagued with congestion, the existing transportation system(s) often cope adequately, and the ongoing workload (maintenance, safety…) is more than enough to keep local transport authorities busy. Is it, therefore, a good use of public service employees’ time to keep abreast of the raft
    Read More

Highlighted Content