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SafeRide operated by Lyft

Free and discounted late-night rides for K-State students!

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SafeRide operated by Lyft provides all students on the Manhattan campus free or discounted late-night rides within the city limits during the eligible windows utilizing the Lyft app.

Service Hours & Eligibility 

Rides must meet the following requirements in order to have the discount applied:

  • Thursday through Saturday nights between 10pm-3am
  • Start AND end within the Manhattan city limits
  • Standard Lyft rides only

All students currently enrolled in at least three credit hours on the Manhattan campus will be auto enrolled into the program. Check your K-State email for an invitation from Lyft Business and follow the steps to create your account.

If you have not received an invitation, please email saferide@ksu.edu.

Set up you Lyft account

Check your K-State email for an invitation from Lyft Business and follow the steps to create your account. If you have not received an invitation, please email saferide@k-state.edu.

1) Download the Lyft app from the app store on your mobile device.

2) Create an account utilizing your cell phone number and @k-state.edu email address.

Already have the app or an account? Open the app, click View Profile, select Account Settings, and change your email to be your @k-state.edu email address.

3) Verify your email

Lyft will send your @k-state.edu email address an email.

Open the email and click the Verify button.

The app will re-open and ask you to enter your phone number.

You will receive a text message with a code, enter the code into the Lyft app when prompted and click "Yes" when it asks to verify your identity.

4) Accept the invitation

You will receive an email from no-reply@business.lyftmail.com

Click the "Accept Invite" button in the email you received. It will open a browser window and another "Accept" button - click it!

 

Service Area

Rides must start AND end within the designated service area. The current service area is defined by the Manhattan city limit boundaries as seen here.

Service area map

Safety Tips
  • Verify your ride by making sure 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 one 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. "What's My Name?"
  • Learn more about how to ride smart with Lyft.

Sign the SafeRide Pledge today!

SafeRide is a program funded by students for students through the Student Services Fee. For more information or assistance, please contact Student Programs and Involvement at saferide@k-state.edu