Lyft Is Offering Free Rides to People Affected by SoCal Wildfires

With the wildfires raging throughout Southern California, residents and tourists alike are trying to escape the flames and find refuge in safer areas. While firefighters battle the blazes, companies are stepping up to help those affected by the disaster, including Lyft, which is offering free rides to wildfire evacuees.

Authorities have had to shut down entire freeways, including Highways 101 and 405, both of which connect many important cities, as flames approached Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) and LAX. The highways have since been reopened.

As the Thomas Fire nearly completes its race to the ocean, it is forcing a shutdown of both directions of Highway 101 between Highway 33 in Ventura and Highway 150 on the edge of Carpinteria in Santa Barbara County. https://t.co/xv9C15oT8e http://pic.twitter.com/hvU0uCgM3Q

— Ventura County Star (@vcstar) December 7, 2017

Lyft said it its offering free rides up to $40 for wildfire evacuees — taking those affected any evacuation center in the area. Riders need to enter the code: LASAFERIDES in the Lyft app to unlock the discounted trips.

#Lyft is giving free rides to everyone affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles region. Please use the code LASAFERIDES to avail it. Stay safe and spread the word! #LAFires http://pic.twitter.com/mEMWpiL2jS

— yash ganti (@yashGS) December 7, 2017

According to KABC, Lyft drivers will take residents to the following evacuation centers:

• Ventura County Fairgrounds
• Nordhoff High School
• Oxnard College Gymnasium
• Santa Paula Community Center
• Fillmore Veterans Memorial
• Santa Barbara Multi Activity Center
• UCLA
• Balboa Recreation Center
• Van Nuys Recreation Center
• Delano Park
• Cheviot Hills Recreation Center

Evacuation centers may be added to the list as the situation evolves.

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from The Points Guy