Lyft is the second most popular ride-hailing app in the US market. Many people prefer it over UBER due to its more user-friendly interface and economical rides.
But Lyft is a much smaller company than its ubiquitous competitor. So whenever you travel to a different country it is normal to wonder if it’s available there.
In this article, we’ll answer all your questions about using Lyft in Mexico City. First things first.
Is Lyft available in Mexico City?
Lyft is not available in Mexico City. Even though the company established an engineering office in Mexico in 2020, it still does not offer any rides.
When asked about Lyft’s availability in Mexico and Latin America, Chris Lambert, Lyft’s CTO said the following:
“The new CDMX [Mexico City] office will be another home for our engineering teams, tapping into the wealth of entrepreneurial and innovative talent from Mexico’s finest institutions. While we have no immediate plans to offer rideshare in Mexico, CDMX [Mexico City] is well poised to be our primary hub for all of Latin America,”
Alternatives to Lyft in Mexico City
Even though Lyft does not currently operate in Mexico City. Many other international local and international ride-hailing and ride-sharing apps are available.
The most popular and safer ones are:
- UBER [ iOS | Android ] – I’m sure you’ve heard of it. Uber One (previously Uber Pass) is available in Mexico City.
- Didi [ iOS | Android ] – Excellent prices. Not available in English.
- Cabify [ iOS | Android ] – Most of its rides are with regular taxis.
- BlaBlaCar [ iOS | Android ] – Carpooling app for cross-state trips.
Summary
- Lyft does not currently operate in Mexico City
- Lyft has an engineering office in Mexico but it hasn’t opened its ride business in the country
- Many other ride-hailing and ride-sharing apps are good alternatives
