DISABILITY SCOOP: Lyft removes barrier for riders with developmental disabilities
A new Lyft app update removes a personal payment barrier for Medicaid waiver recipients using public funding programs. Previously, riders had to input a personal payment method just to create an account. This requirement excluded an estimated 15% to 20% of participants who do not have bank accounts, despite their trips being fully funded. The technical change allows unbanked users to seamlessly register and access rides for employment and daily activities.
