Broward College has partnered with Lyft to assist students that are experiencing transportation challenges. Students who are currently enrolled may be eligible for a Lyft credit worth up to $100.00. Lyft credits will be disbursed on a first-come-first-served basis. This program is intended to be supplemental. It should not be used as a long-term primary mode of transportation.

Eligibility Criteria

Students must be registered for classes this semester.

Broward College Lyft Ride-Approved Sites

Ride credits can only be used if the ride begins or ends from one of the following approved campus locations:

  • Central Campus (3501 Davie Rd., Davie, FL 33314)
  • North Campus (1000 Coconut Creek Blvd., Coconut Creek, FL 33066)
  • Miramar West Center (1930 S.W. 145th Ave. Miramar, FL 33027)
  • South Campus (7200 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, FL 33024)
  • Willis Holcombe Center (111 East Las Olas Blvd., Ft Lauderdale, FL 33301)

Ride credits can only be used if the ride begins or ends from one of the following approved CCAMPIS Sites:

Appleseed Performing Arts Academy
382 NW 14th Street
Pompano Beach, FL. 33060

Appleseed Performing Arts Academy of Plantation
4537 West Broward Blvd
Plantation, FL. 33317

Appleseed Performing Arts Academy Infant and Toddler World
2340 NW 3rd Street
Pompano Beach, FL. 33069

Broadview Children's Center
1880 SW 62nd Ave
North Lauderdale, FL. 33068

Jack & Jill Children’s Center
1315 W Broward Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL. 33312  

Phyl's Academy Preschool of Miramar
4052 SW 69th Ave
Miramar, FL. 33025

Phyl's Academy Preparatory School
7205 Royal Palm Blvd
Margate, FL. 33063

Pathways Academy of Learning
4381 N. State Rd 7
Lauderdale Lakes, FL. 33319

Pathways Academy of Pembroke Pines
8914 Taft Street
Pembroke Pines, FL. 33024

Ride credits can only be used if the ride begins or ends from one of the following approved Clinical Sites:

  • Broward Health North
  • Broward Health Imperial Point
  • Broward Health Medical Center
  • Cleveland Clinical Hospital Florida
  • Hollywood Fire Rescue Station 105
  • Hollywood Fire Rescue Station 45
  • Hollywood Fire Rescue Station 74
  • Memorial Manor Pembroke Pines
  • Memorial Miramar Hospital
  • Memorial Regional Hospital
  • Plantation Hospital
  • Florida Medical Center
  • Hollywood Fire Rescue Station 231
  • Hollywood Fire Rescue Station 49
  • Hollywood Fire Rescue Station 5
  • Holy Cross Hospital
  • Kindred Hospital Las Olas
  • Larkin Community Hospital
  • Memorial Pembroke Pines Hospital
  • Memorial South Hospital
  • Memorial West Hospital
  • Northwest Regional Medical Center
  • Plantation Nursing Rehab
  • University Medical Center
  • Wellpath (Florida State Hospital) Pines
  • Westside Regional Medical Center

Ride credits can only be used if the ride begins or ends from one of the following approved Housing Insecurity Sites:

  • Jubilee Kitchen, 2020 Scott Street, Hollywood
  • LifeNet4Families, 1 NW 33rd Terrace, Lauderhill
  • North Fork Park, 200 NW 18th Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale

How to Sign-Up

Complete the Lyft Application

Please plan and allow a minimum of two (2) - three (3) business days for us to process your request.
If you are experiencing a transportation emergency that requires immediate assistance or if you do not have a smartphone or the ability to add a payment method to the Lyft app, please call 954-201-5938 between 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. or 954-201-5938 between 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.

If you encounter a problem with your Lyft code when setting up your first ride please call 954-201-5938 for assistance. If you encounter a problem with your code at the end of the ride please use the help button (at the bottom of the profile) in the Lyft app for assistance.

If you completed the application and did not receive an email with a code and believe this was in error, please email Willy Tejeda at lyft@broward.edu.

Do not have the app yet?

Go to the app store to download the Lyft app for iOS or Android. Already have it? Make sure to update to the latest version of the app.

If you are experiencing a transportation emergency that requires immediate assistance or if you do not have a smartphone or the ability to add a payment method to the Lyft app, please call 954-201-LYFT (5938) during business hours.
Mondays and Wednesdays: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Fridays: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Important Information

  • Students are responsible for taxes, tips, late/cancelation fees and surcharges
  • Students will be responsible for a $5.00 fee if they cancel a ride 2 minutes after the driver has been dispatched or if they do not show up after 5 minutes from the time the driver has arrived per Lyft policy.
  • Students will be responsible for the cost of the ride if they request a ride that it is not to or from an approved location,
  • Students need to have a payment method connected to my Lyft App unless they qualify for the approved special circumstances by contacting SOS staff.
  • Broward College Lyft Ride program only pays for standard Lyft vehicles and not XL or Lux.

  • 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.
  • Learn more about how to ride smart with Lyft.

FAQs

You can purchase a pre-paid gift card or Lyft gift card at your local supermarket or convenience store. If you are not able to do this, we may be able to call the ride for you. If so, please call 954-201-3621 between 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. or 954-201-4SOS (4767) between 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Your code credit will not cover tips. You would have to pay out of pocket if you chose to do so. 100% of the tips go to the driver. Please go to the Lyft Help website for additional information.

Your code will not cover tips. You will have to pay out of pocket if you chose to do so. 100% of the tips go to the driver. Please go to the Lyft Help website for additional information.

You will be charged a $5 no-show fee. This fee is not covered by Broward College Lyft Ride Program. You may set up another ride through the app.

You are responsible for all additional fees if your rides surpass the allotted credit and will have to pay the difference.

You can request an eligible ride if your destination ends or begins at one of our approved locations. (E.g. You can get a round trip ride from home to campus for a Food Distribution event or to pick up a loaner laptop.)

Please call 954-201-3621 between 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. or 954-201-4SOS (4767) between 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. if the code does not work at the beginning of the ride or go to the Help Button in the Lyft app if the code does not work after the ride is over.

Questions?


Please call 954-201-LYFT (5938) during business hours.
Mondays and Wednesdays: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Fridays: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
or email lyft@broward.edu