91ÁÔÆæ Evening Lyft Pilot Program

AS Transportation Solutions, in partnership with UPD Parking Services is launching the 91ÁÔÆæ Evening Lyft Pilot Program that offers 91ÁÔÆæ students enrolled in hybrid or in-person classes and who pay the student AS fee, Lyft credits for late-night rides to or from the campus coverage area during the eligible time windows. Eligible students will receive an email from Lyft Business with instructions on how to sign up!

Program Details

  • 3 free rides up to $7 each per month (students will be charged the difference for trips that exceed the credit amount)
  • Mon-Fri 7:30PM – 12:30AM
  • Must start or end in the coverage area (91ÁÔÆæ main campus)
  • The radius is up to the outside border of the following streets:
    • Northern Border âž¡ E San Fernando St
    • Western Border âž¡ S 4th St
    • Southern Border âž¡ E San Salvador St
    • Eastern Border âž¡ S 10th St
  • Valid on Standard Lyft rides only
  • Students must pay the A.S. fee to participate in the program 

map of sjsu with pink highlight of campus and vicinity to show the borders of the lyft service

Rides that do not start or end within the boundary area are not eligible for the credit. The student will be responsible for the cost of the trip.

How to Sign Up 

Check your 91ÁÔÆæ email inbox for an invitation from Lyft Business, and follow the steps to sign up. Once you click the link and join, the Evening Lyft Ride credit will apply to eligible rides during your time as an 91ÁÔÆæ student.

If you did not receive an invitation and are eligible for the program, please email transportation@sjsu.edu. Don’t yet have a Lyft account? Download the app and create an account using your 91ÁÔÆæ email to get started.

Tips for Riding Smart with Lyft

  • Verify your ride by ensuring the license plate number, driver information, and car make and model match what you see in the app.
  • Share your location and route with a friend or loved on from within the Lyft app so they can follow your ride in real-time.
  • Follow the Lyft vehicle on GPS via the app.
  • Ask the driver to say who they are picking up.
  • For more tips on how to ride safe with Lyft, visit

Additional Program Information

  • If you request a ride that does not meet the criteria, you will not see the discount shown on your ride confirmation screen and you will pay out of pocket.
  • Prices may be impacted by distance, traffic, time of day, special events, and prime time surcharges.
  • Rides that exceed the the credit amount will be paid out of pocket by the rider.
  • If you have issues with the Lyft app and using the credits please contact our office.

Questions?

For any further questions or clarifications, please contact us via email at transportation@sjsu.edu or by phone at (408) 924-7433