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$25 In Free Lyft Credit

March 9, 2014 By Parag 48 Comments

Saving Money On Transportation When Traveling

Typically when I travel, my aim is to get the most value out of my money. That is the main reason why I started collecting miles and points in the first place.

Although I enjoy flying in Business / First Class and staying at 5 star hotels, I mostly use my miles & points to help subsidize my economy travel (hence why I also love Southwest).

While miles & points cover the 2 major expenses of traveling, airfare and lodging, the little things like transportation, food, sight seeing, etc can also add up.

While deciding where to eat and what to see are personal choices, with transportation you don’t really have a choice unless you don’t plan on leaving the airport.

Depending on the city, transportation to / from the airport can be expensive.

I’ve never seen “The Terminal” but the only plausible plot  I can think of is that Tom Hanks lands at JFK only to discover how expensive a cab to midtown Manhattan is so he decides not to leave the airport.

"Hard To Believe Spielberg Directed This..."

“Hard To Believe Spielberg Directed This…”

I am extremely lucky that in Chicago it is only $2.25 to get to O’Hare from Downtown on the blue line (surprisingly this is the one thing the City hasn’t privatized yet), but in many other cities even public transportation to / from the airport can be expensive.

Therefore I am always on the lookout for ways to cut down on the cost of transportation while traveling.

Enter Lyft

Last May, a new start-up called Lyft “rolled” into Chicago.

$60 million in funding later, Lyft has barnstormed across the U.S and is in most major U.S cities now. Full city map can be found here.

"Cities Lyft Is In"

“Cities Lyft Is In”

If you live in any of the above cities, then you may have seen the Lyft cars driving around with their iconic bright pink mustaches.

If you haven’t heard of Lyft, it is basically like Uber (and identical to UberX) but instead of taxis, all the driving is done by normal people using their own cars.

Everything on Lyft is done on your phone including flagging the Lyft, paying for your ride, and rating your driver.

“Lyft iPhone App”

All the Lyft drivers go through a background check, are insured, and you rate them after your trip.

“Lyft Payment & Rating”

Lyft Pricing

Since Lyft doesn’t have to deal with taxi medallions or any other taxi / government bureaucracy, they have zero overhead thus making Lyft rides way cheaper.

Every city is different but in Chicago, Lyft costs $1.25 a mile compared to City of Chicago mandated $1.80 for taxis.

That is a price difference of 33% and the Lyft price includes the tip!

"Lyft Chicago Prices"

“Lyft Chicago Prices”

$25 In Free Lyft Credit

Back in May when I first wrote about Lyft, they were offering $120 in free codes / credit (which I gladly accepted). Unfortunately, now that Lyft has spread like a wildfire, those days are long gone BUT thanks to increased competition from UberX, Lyft is still handing out coupons for free rides.

If you haven’t used Lyft before, feel free to use the below code for $25 in credit (basically your first ride free).

www.lyft.com/invited/parag16

I would be promoting Lyft regardless if they were offering me credit so feel free to post your referral codes in the comments below or if you have a $25 or more code.

Also back in the day, many of the codes were stackable (hence how I got $120 in credit), so feel free to try stacking the codes that people have left in the comment section.

Recap

As much as I love riding with maniac cab drivers who are always on their bluetooth and all conveniently have credit card readers that are “broken”, since Lyft’s debut in Chicago last May, I have not stepped into a cab.

For years, taxicabs have resisted basic technological innovations because they basically run a monopoly thanks to taxi medallions. Well now thanks to Lyft that monopoly has been broken up, which is great for consumers!

In addition to paying lower rates, you can now flag rides on your phone, pay for the ride with your phone, and then also get to rate the driver. What more could you ask for?

Anyways, I highly suggest everyone check Lyft out because it is amazing and you will wonder how you ever dealt with having to stand on the corner and physically flag down a cab!

-Parag

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Filed Under: Lyft Tagged With: Lyft Chicago, Lyft Coupon, Lyft Sign Up Bonus

Comments

  1. Andy says

    May 27, 2013 at 10:19 PM

    Unfortunately neither are working for me.

    Reply
    • Marlene Urzua de Melchor says

      September 29, 2014 at 2:05 AM

      Your first ride is on us!

      Download the smartphone Lyft app and enter ‘danielle1892’ into the ‘Payment’ section. Then, request a ride and hit the road! First ride free (up to $25) coupon valid for new users only.

      TRY IT FREE

      Input Lyft Promo Code danielle1892 BEFORE you order your first Lyft. Get a friendly, affordable ride whenever you need one. get a $25 credit towards your first ride. Save your friends money by sharing.

      https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lyft-Promo-Code/357264071099028

      Reply
  2. Gone baby Gone says

    May 27, 2013 at 10:25 PM

    Way gone!
    Thanks anyway.

    Reply
  3. Saz says

    May 30, 2013 at 12:25 PM

    CHIFAMILY isn't working for me, either. Any other code for $50? You sure that is the correct code?
    Thank you.

    Reply
  4. Tin man says

    June 21, 2013 at 9:01 PM

    STACHE55 gets you $10 if you are a new user in Chicago. Exp 7/19

    Reply
  5. Lyft driver says

    July 2, 2013 at 3:14 AM

    orbitzlyft gets you 20.

    Reply
  6. coupon lover says

    August 1, 2013 at 9:35 PM

    A new promo code I just read about, good thru August 31st: $10 off your first Lyft: QCY2CU

    Reply
  7. New Lyft Code says

    August 25, 2013 at 4:23 AM

    This works BPT2DC

    Reply
  8. Tin man says

    September 7, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    All those codes are expired. Use PHG3YZ for a free $10 before you request your first lyft

    Reply
  9. corrie says

    September 8, 2013 at 12:47 AM

    Try the code 923mc5 for $10 off your first lyft. If you give the code to everyone you are going out with, you have $10 for each ride if a different person prompts for a ride each time.

    Reply
  10. Kerry says

    October 9, 2013 at 6:44 PM

    Does anyone have an updated Lyft or Uber promo code for existing users?

    Reply
  11. Abby M says

    October 13, 2013 at 11:19 PM

    SDSTEALS- $20

    Reply
  12. SDLubber says

    October 23, 2013 at 9:02 PM

    $10 credit for your first Lyft: LB4FLY

    You must enter the code into the Lyft app's payment settings BEFORE your ride, or it won't work. Happy riding!

    Reply
  13. Lyfter says

    October 29, 2013 at 9:33 PM

    Use this code 37PZ7Z to get your Lyft credits! Works in any city where Lyft is available. Pass onto your friends as multiple people can use the same code.

    Reply
  14. Lyfter says

    November 5, 2013 at 1:37 AM

    Q28GND works

    Reply
  15. Lyfter4ever says

    November 5, 2013 at 10:53 PM

    4TFZL3 worked for me. Must use it before you request a lyft.

    Reply
  16. Jessica says

    November 13, 2013 at 5:00 AM

    Here's another code, if you're looking for $10 off your first Lyft. Enter it BEFORE you request a Lyft: Y85KNC

    Reply
  17. EDLO says

    November 15, 2013 at 11:58 PM

    PFHP2D FOR $20 WORKS LIKE A CHARM

    Reply
  18. Johnny says

    November 19, 2013 at 1:10 AM

    Use promo code: promo1 to get $20 off your first lyft ride with NO EXPIRATION anywhere in the United States

    Reply
  19. Jules says

    November 25, 2013 at 9:43 PM

    This Lyft code 6GN6G2 it well give you a $10

    Reply
  20. Julian says

    December 1, 2013 at 1:29 AM

    Code LB4FLY worked for me today, so it's still good. Combine with FIREWORK for $30 total credit. I believe you have to enter both codes in before you even request a Lyft.

    Reply
  21. Myles Hunter says

    March 5, 2014 at 12:32 AM

    ATTENTION:

    ******* Most of these codes are EXPIRED or only work in certain markets *******

    “PROMO1” never expires and can be used in an city that Lyft is available.

    To get the free ride, simply download the Lyft app and enter code “PROMO1” in the payment section BEFORE your first ride to receive the free $20. Leftover credits roll over and you can share this code with your friends

    Reply
    • Hannah Andrews says

      March 10, 2014 at 10:57 PM

      Actually, “PROMO1” is a $25 credit. Thanks!

      Reply
    • Adam T. says

      April 10, 2014 at 7:32 PM

      This worked great! Loved my driver. Thanks!

      Reply
  22. Stealthradar says

    March 9, 2014 at 5:48 PM

    Of note to travelers arriving at O’Hare who plan to use public transportation to get to downtown Chicago: the CTA now charges $5 for “L” train fare FROM O’Hare. It’s still only $2.25 for trains TO O’Hare.

    Reply
    • Parag says

      March 10, 2014 at 9:47 AM

      Ahh yes I forgot about that.

      Reply
  23. Mel says

    March 20, 2014 at 10:16 PM

    MEMA54 for $25 credit before you request your first Lyft (only works for new users)

    Reply
  24. Stephanie Pressman says

    April 3, 2014 at 2:49 PM

    If you use my code: STPR13 It never expires & we both get $25 in credits – so, use my code!

    Reply
    • Danielle says

      May 4, 2014 at 3:49 PM

      Your code is only for new user. Are there any codes for existing users?

      Reply
  25. Brian says

    June 12, 2014 at 3:15 AM

    $25 promo code for new LYFT USERS: CAZ58BELUSFEWAEQ VALID STARTING JUN 1st. Till 2015

    Reply
  26. Kewi says

    June 12, 2014 at 5:28 AM

    $25 credit towards your first ride.

    Sign up for Lyft here http://www.lyft.com/invited/kiela7.

    Never expires

    Reply
  27. MHM says

    June 14, 2014 at 1:12 PM

    Use MATT9525 It is active.

    Reply
  28. F Adkins says

    June 22, 2014 at 1:32 PM

    $25 credit towards your first ride…Enter code before you request your first ride. .

    CODE: LJPCYCRVLE

    **current and active code*

    Reply
  29. MARISSA says

    June 26, 2014 at 9:01 AM

    FIRST LYFT RIDE FREE ($25.00 VALUE) CLICK THE LINK: http://www.lyft.com/invited/MARISSA1151 OR ENTER THE PROMO CODE: MARISSA1151

    Reply
  30. Deanna says

    June 29, 2014 at 1:59 PM

    $30 first free uber ride use code 9x49g

    Reply
  31. Deanna says

    June 29, 2014 at 2:08 PM

    First ride free for LYFT, use promo code deanna315 or go to https://www.lyft.com/invited/deanna315

    Reply
  32. Shay Segura says

    July 8, 2014 at 11:23 PM

    For 1st time riders, 1st ride free up to $25.00. Enter code SHAY355

    Reply
  33. Maureen says

    July 18, 2014 at 7:51 PM

    Use code ‘ Maureen943 ‘ to get $25 free credit today – first time users. Enjoy 😉

    Reply
  34. costantine says

    July 22, 2014 at 8:47 PM

    In the app, click the top left button and then click the “Payment” section. Enter the Lyft credit code “COSTA12” BEFORE you order your FIRST Lyft for $25 of free credit to new users 😉

    Reply
  35. Lupe says

    July 28, 2014 at 1:45 PM

    LUPE177, gets you a free ride!

    Reply
  36. costantine says

    August 22, 2014 at 3:11 PM

    In the app, click the top left button and then click the “Payment” section. Enter the Lyft credit code “COSTA12” BEFORE you order your FIRST Lyft for $25 of free credit Valid only for new users 😉

    Reply
  37. costantine says

    August 22, 2014 at 3:54 PM

    New riders receive free first ride up to $25. Enter this code: “COSTA12” on the payment screen on the lyft app!

    Reply
  38. costantine says

    August 25, 2014 at 5:35 PM

    NEED A RIDE? Don’t drink and drive. Try LYFT for FREE. $25 off your first ride by entering code: “COSTA12” in settings BEFORE you request your first Lyft!

    Reply
  39. fio says

    September 6, 2014 at 5:20 PM

    FIO3 enjoy 4 free rides worth up to $25

    Reply
  40. Mikela says

    September 22, 2014 at 4:48 PM

    Enter code MIKLA995288 for a guaranteed first FREE RIDE WITH LYFT up to $25!!!

    Reply
  41. Erica says

    November 21, 2014 at 3:39 PM

    Use code: ERICA3259
    To receive a free ride

    Reply
  42. Erica says

    November 21, 2014 at 3:40 PM

    For Uber use code: uberLove30off
    To receive a free ride

    Reply
  43. dedra says

    December 8, 2014 at 9:40 PM

    $10 off ur first lyft ride dedra415369

    Reply

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