Let's face it — commuting to and from work isn't always the most enjoyable experience. But Lyft wants to make it better.
The app-based car service on Thursday launched a new enterprise program, dubbed Lyft for Work, which aims to boost employee morale by letting companies purchase and issue credits to employees for commuting. More than 25 companies have already signed on, including Adobe, Yelp, Stripe, and Postmates.
"Not only can Lyft commuter benefits improve morale and productivity in the short term, but insights on commute lengths and schedules can also help inform future HR decisions to keep employees happy long-term," the Lyft team wrote in a blog post Thursday. "By encouraging their employees to share the ride, companies nationwide are pioneering a movement toward more efficient, affordable commutes and ultimately, a happier workforce."
The employee credits can be customized by location and time. Stripe, for instance, has created credits that can only be applied just to rides from the office after 8 p.m. for employees who work late.
Companies can also dole out credits to be used with Lyft's ride-sharing service Line to encourage employees to share their commute with other passengers headed in a similar direction. Line is currently available in San Francisco and Los Angeles.


