Frenchmen Rides is a collaboration with Uber & Lyft to create a safer, more efficient experience for people getting to and from the world-famous live music and attractions of Frenchmen Street.
Every day in New Orleans people rely on rideshare services to get where they need to go quickly and efficiently. However, traffic can slow to a crawl when large numbers of people try to get to or from a small area packed with popular attractions. In such situations, rideshare can operate more safely and efficiently with the use of nearby pick-up & drop-off zones.
The City of New Orleans has designated two (2) nighttime rideshare zones on Elysian Fields Avenue, one block off the Frenchmen Strip. The Frenchmen Strip rideshare zones go into effect September 26th, 2024.
Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night from 8pm to 2am, Uber & Lyft rides TO or FROM Frenchmen Street - between Esplanade Ave & Royal Street - will be directed to one of two pick-up/drop-off zones:
- Zone 1 - 700 Elysian Fields Ave (next to Washington Sq Park)
- Zone 2 - 500 Elysian Fields Ave (next to Premium Parking lot)
Aerial map of Frenchmen Strip rideshare 'geofence' and pick-up/drop-off zones -- Click to expand.
Frenchmen Street will remain open & accessible to vehicular traffic. The designated pick-up & drop-off zones are only to be used by Uber & Lyft vehicles during hours of operation. All other vehicles parked on the riverbound sides of 500 & 700 Elysian Fields during these hours are subject to be ticketed and/or towed.
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