Lyft, the ridesharing provider, joins as the latest OSM US Organizational Member. Lyft leverages OpenStreetMap (OSM) as the core foundation for its global routing and navigation services. Through a combination of OSM data with Lyft’s mapping stack, Lyft provides drivers and riders with precise ETAs, reliable directions, and enhanced rideshare experiences. Supporting the OSM ecosystem allows Lyft to contribute valuable road geometry and safety updates back to the public, ensuring a high-quality, community-driven map that powers the future of urban mobility. In 2025, Lyft strengthened OpenStreetMap by contributing hundreds of thousands of edits. The Lyft team looks forward to deepening the partnership with OSM US as a member.
Lyft is proud to join as a member and supporter of OpenStreetMap US. OSM is the backbone of our navigation engine, providing the agility of a community-driven map and the precision required for global logistics. By blending OSM’s open map with our own data, we’ve created a virtuous cycle where every Lyft ride helps harden the map, improving safety and routing not just for our drivers, but for the entire public ecosystem.
, Director of Engineering, Mapping
The OSM US team is excited to see corporations like Lyft demonstrate a commitment to the availability and quality of open geospatial data. Thank you, Lyft, for investing in the map and people behind it through data improvements and financial support.
OpenStreetMap US is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization advancing geospatial data democracy in the United States by catalyzing collaborative action around OpenStreetMap among individuals, government agencies, nonprofits, corporations, and academia. Learn more about OpenStreetMap US and its membership program for individuals and organizations.
