Lyft makes its way into Las Vegas airport

Lyft is now officially operating at McCarran Airport in Las Vegas, making it the first car-hailing service to do so.

Those who are getting dropped off at the airport can simply be left at their airline’s designated area. Lyft drivers will not be allowed to access the taxi lines.

On Monday, Lyft announced that it had become the first such company to complete the application process to begin legally picking up and dropping off passengers at the airport. “We want to thank the Clark County Commission and staff, LAS [airport] Executive Director Vassiliadis and airport staff for embracing the benefits Lyft brings to travelers”.

Uber is still applying to offer rides with the Clark County agency that runs McCarran airport. Still, it is unclear what the hold-up for Uber is, or what the timetable is for the company’s approval, which gives Lyft a pretty significant leg-up over its main competitor in the short term.

In September, the Nevada Transportation Authority granted both Uber and Lyft permits to conduct operations in Las Vegas, providing an alternative to the traditional taxicab.

“Uber is dedicated to serving riders and drivers at McCarran, and to continuing a thorough process with Airport Officials”. This has paved the way for more official airport pickups, and ultimately made the experience better for both riders and drivers.