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Baton Rouge Metro Airport Agreement with Lyft, Inc. Approved

January 16, 2024

The Baton Rouge Metro Council approved an operation agreement between the Baton Rouge Metro Airport (BTR) and Lyft, Inc. ridesharing company. The contract specifies the terms and conditions for operating at BTR, eliminating gray areas.

As part of the agreement, Lyft drivers will be provided a designated terminal-front pickup zone, which will give drivers more flexibility when picking up or dropping off passengers. This will be a curbside area easily visible and accessible at the front of the terminal. Additionally, Lyft drivers will be able to wait for calls in the newly-constructed cell lot, which will serve as a staging area for rideshare operators and the public.

As part of the agreement, Lyft drivers will be provided a designated terminal-front pickup zone, which will give drivers more flexibility when picking up or dropping off passengers. This will be a curbside area easily visible and accessible at the front of the terminal. Additionally, Lyft drivers will be able to wait for calls in the newly-constructed cell lot, which will serve as a staging area for rideshare operators and the public.

The Baton Rouge Metro Airport (BTR) operates as an Enterprise Fund, which means the airport does not receive any local tax funds and must provide its own revenues for operations. BTR supports nearly $1.1 billion in area economic output, which includes over 4,500 combined direct and indirect jobs created by the airport and its leaseholders.