Lyft Partners with Change to Support Round Up & Donate Program

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Lyft (Nasdaq: LYFT) selected Change to power its Round Up & Donate program, which lets riders round fares to the nearest dollar and donate the difference to nonprofit partners.

Since 2017, riders have donated more than $42 million through the program. Change will automate nonprofit eligibility checks, manage payment timelines, and streamline reporting, allowing Lyft's social impact team to focus on partnerships and rider engagement. On September 30, 2025, Lyft added five new nonprofits to the program.

The program has already raised over $42 million for nonprofits

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lyft, Inc. (Nasdaq: LYFT) has selected Change, the leading donation technology platform, to power its Round Up & Donate program.

Since launching in 2017, Lyft riders have donated more than $42 million to nonprofits through Round Up & Donate, supporting organizations such as Goodwill, Welcome.US, the Human Rights Campaign, and the YMCA. The program, part of the broader LyftUp initiative, gives riders the option to round their fares to the nearest dollar and donate the difference to nonprofit partners.

Change automates nonprofit eligibility checks, manages payment timelines, and streamlines reporting, freeing Lyft's social impact team to focus on growing partnerships and rider engagement.

"We are proud of the progress of our Round Up & Donate program. Working with Change allows us to confidently expand Round Up & Donate and deliver even greater impact," said Celia Moreno, Sr. Social Impact Manager at Lyft.

On September 30, Lyft welcomed five new nonprofits into the Round Up & Donate program, giving riders even more opportunities to support causes they care about with every trip.

"Lyft is a pioneer in everyday giving, and we're proud to support them as Round Up & Donate scales to reach even more nonprofits," said Amar Shah, Co-Founder of Change. "This is exactly what Change was built to do: help companies launch, expand, and maintain charitable giving programs with confidence."

About Change

Change  is a technology platform that enables companies to launch and manage compliant charitable giving programs at scale. Through its Donations API, compliance dashboard, and nonprofit verification tools, Change powers donation experiences such as round-ups, sweepstakes, and percentage-of-purchase campaigns. Change helps companies meet state compliance requirements, including commercial co-venture agreements, charitable fundraising platform regulations, and nonprofit registration renewals, ensuring that every donation is delivered with accuracy and transparency.

About Lyft (Nasdaq: LYFT)

Whether it's an everyday commute or a journey that changes everything, Lyft is driven by our purpose: to serve and connect. Founded in 2012, Lyft has grown into a global mobility platform offering a mix of rideshare, taxis, private hire vehicles, car sharing, bikes, and scooters across 4 continents and nearly 1,000 cities. Millions of drivers have chosen to earn on billions of rides - helping to create a more connected world, with transportation options for everyone. As part of its LyftUp social impact initiative, Lyft supports communities by expanding access to affordable, reliable transportation and by empowering riders to give back through programs like Round Up & Donate. Learn more at lyft.com/donate.

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FAQ

What did Lyft announce about its Round Up & Donate program on October 8, 2025?

Lyft announced it selected Change to power Round Up & Donate, automating eligibility, payments, and reporting for the program.

How much has Lyft raised through Round Up & Donate since 2017?

Lyft riders have donated more than $42 million to nonprofits through Round Up & Donate since 2017.

What role will Change play in Lyft's Round Up & Donate program?

Change will automate nonprofit eligibility checks, manage payment timelines, and streamline reporting for the program.

Which nonprofits have benefited from Lyft's Round Up & Donate program?

Examples named include Goodwill, Welcome.US, the Human Rights Campaign, and the YMCA, plus five new nonprofits added on September 30, 2025.

How does Round Up & Donate work for Lyft riders?

Riders can choose to round their fare to the nearest dollar and donate the difference to participating nonprofit partners.

What investor-relevant change did Lyft make to the program in 2025?

Lyft formalized a partnership with Change on October 8, 2025 to scale and operationalize the Round Up & Donate program.