The Reno-Tahoe International Airport says rideshare companies, such as Uber and Lyft, can now pick up passengers from the airport.
Officials say the airport recently completed an operating permit for all Transportation Network Companies. Before, these companies could only drop off passengers. The new permit allows rideshare operators to legally offer pick-up service as well.
The airport say there's been a lot of interest in ride sharing and they're glad it's finally up and running.
"Certainly with the snow this year we're also seeing a lot of people coming here for leisure reasons so I think this is great timing, certainly before the 3-day weekend coming in February, that this is up and running,” says Marily Mora, CEO, Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority:
Ride sharing company Lyft is still working on their security agreement but the airport hopes to welcome them soon.
The new permit also requires rideshare cars to have the same tracking technology as taxis, in order to let airport authorities know when those vehicles are in the area. Officials say this measure is for security reasons.
The pick-up area for passengers requesting rideshare services will be north of baggage claim, near the airport buses and shuttles.
