NEW ORLEANS – Lyft announced its fifth annual Lyftie Awards, a program that recognizes the most popular destinations in cities across the country. This year, the Lyfties expanded to celebrate more than 50 markets, including New Orleans, and refreshed its categories to celebrate multimodal transportation and its driver communities. The winners for the 2019 Lyftie Awards in New Orleans are:
- Most Celebrated Venue: Mercedes-Benz Superdome
- Top Transit Stop: Greyhound Station
- Late Night Neighborhood: Bourbon Street
- New Orleans Late Night Hero Driver: Whitney Calais
- Most Celebrated Restaurant/Bar: The Spotted Cat Music Club
- Best New Orleans Advice from a Lyft Driver: Nicollete Lawrence
“Lyft believes in improving the lives of our communities and this year, we’re proud to celebrate the businesses, drivers and different modes of transportation that makes each of our cities special,” said Eli Ackerman, general manager of Lyft New Orleans. “We know that the backbone of our communities rely on people and ways they’re connected to thrive. We look forward to championing New Orleans’ winners for the fifth year in a row and providing reliable, affordable transportation.”
