• by Tanya Gazdik , December 1, 2024

Just in time for holiday road trips, Lyft is rolling out of Restroom Finder, a community-driven feature that allows drivers to easily discover, rate, and add restroom locations.

Within the Lyft app, drivers will be able to access a map view of nearby restrooms that have been added, rated, and recommended by other drivers. The feature also highlights restrooms that are highly rated by Women+ Connect drivers, offering additional peace of mind for women and the non-binary community. This feature is now available in select regions, with more to be added, according to the ride-sharing company. 

The innovation was inspired by conversations in the r/lyftdrivers subreddit, which made it clear that finding a bathroom is a challenge while on the road. It was selected as a key project in Lyft’s June hackathon, where a team worked to develop a fully functional product in just two days.

Since then, the feature has been refined and is considered a part of Lyft’s ongoing work to address the real needs of its driver community and enhance their overall experience on the road.

"Lyft is a community where everyone belongs,” says Michaela Smiley, senior director and head of community safety at Lyft. “Whether you’re in the driver’s seat or the back seat, we’ll always treat you with respect and work to provide opportunities for connection on our platform."