Lyft gets on corporate travel bandwagon with CWT partnership
Ride sharing service Lyft is finally entering the business travel market in a meaningful way.
It has formed a preferred partnership with Carlson Wagonlit Travel to supply on-demand ground transportation in the US.
The CWT partnership is the first with a major travel management company for Lyft, which is gaining market share on rival Uber, and recently announced its first expansion overseas in Canada.
"We’re thrilled to partner with Carlson Wagonlit Travel, making it easier and faster for their clients to launch and manage seamless travel solutions with Lyft," said Amit Patel, director of business development for Lyft Business.
At Lyft, we’re committed to working with Carlson Wagonlit Travel to move business travelers in a safe, easy, and affordable way is a natural next step for our work in this space."
Lyft claims its service is accessible for about 95% of the nation’s population and is present at most major airports.
"We are excited about our new Lyft partnership and are focused on delivering best-in-class services for our travelers to reach their destinations in a safe and convenient way," said Jim Hartnett, vice president of global supplier management for Carlson Wagonlit Travel.
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