(WBRZ News 2) The popular ride-sharing company Lyft will launch in Baton Rouge Thursday at noon.
Baton Rouge is one of 40 cities across the country where the service will launch this week. Local passengers will be able to download the app and request an affordable ride to their destination.
"From Scotlandville to South Baton Rouge, we look forward to seeing ridesharing grow in the Capital City for years to come," said Jaime Raczka, Lyft's Head of Early Stage Markets and Expansion.
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