Lyft pilots Essential Deliveries, an essential goods delivery service

Essential Deliveries, a Lyft pilot, allows drivers to provide delivery services since ridership is down due to stay-at-home efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. For the pilot, Lyft is partnering with government agencies, local non-profits, healthcare organizations, and other companies. Lyft drivers can deliver essential items like groceries, medical supplies, home necessities, and other items. Essential Deliveries operates in addition to standard passenger rides and show up for drivers the same way. The program has rolled out in select regions including: Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Indianapolis, Orlando, Phoenix, San Francisco, San Diego, San Antonio, Seattle, and St. Louis.