Lyft and Northern Arizona University Athletics Establish Rideshare Partnership

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (September 4, 2018) -- Northern Arizona University Athletics (NAU) and Lyft, the fastest growing rideshare company in the U.S., today announced a partnership aimed at developing innovative solutions to meet the Flagstaff-based athletic department's evolving transportation needs.

"I'm pleased that the Learfield staff with Lumberjack Sports Properties has secured an exciting new partnership with fan convenience and customer service in mind," NAU Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Mike Marlow said. "The pick-up and drop-off services provided by Lyft will assure our fans convenient and safe access to Lumberjack Athletic contests."
 
Drena Kusari, Lyft Regional General Manager says of the partnership, "We're thrilled that NAU Athletics will be one of the first area partners to substantially enable fans to choose a responsible ride as part of our Ride Smart initiatives - especially since Flagstaff is a growing region for us in Arizona."
 
The partnership kicked off today and will be available immediately. Fans can download the app and use code NAU for $5 off their first 4 rides.
 
ABOUT LYFT
About Lyft Lyft was founded in June 2012 by Logan Green and John Zimmer to improve people's lives through the world's best transportation. Lyft is the fastest growing rideshare company in the U.S. and is available to over 95% of the US population as well as in Ontario, Canada. Lyft is preferred by drivers and riders for its reliable and friendly experience, and its commitment to affecting positive change for the future of our cities.
 
For more information on Lyft in Phoenix, visit www.lyft.com/cities/phoenix-az.
 
ABOUT NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS
Northern Arizona University is a NCAA Division I institution and member of the Big Sky Conference. NAU Athletics captured the 2017 NCAA National Championship in Cross Country for the second straight season and the Lumberjack football team qualified for the 2017 NCAA FCS Playoffs for the sixth time in program history.  The Lumberjacks racked up a total of eight conference championships during the 2017-18 season and was honored with the Men's and Women's All-Sports Trophy as the most successful athletic program in the Big Sky Conference. NAU currently has an enrollment of over 30,000 students and is situated in the beautiful Ponderosa Pine Forest in Flagstaff, Ariz.