America is an Idea

SHORT DOCUMENTARY

America is an idea — one so profound people gravitate to America from all over the world. “Some day they will thank us,” says Leslie, a driver whose story is featured in this short film.

Yet today, not all are welcome equally. On a daily basis, immigrant rights and immigration as a whole are being challenged. These threats affect the significant number of Lyft drivers who identify as immigrants or first-generation Americans — this degrades life for every one of us.

We strongly believe everyone should have equal access to the opportunities America provides, and that our diverse driver community should be valued and celebrated.

This is why we’re sharing these stories straight from our drivers — to show some of the real issues they, along with their families, face today.

MY ROLE

Senior Editor