Lyft lists most popular destinations in Detroit, according to drivers
The awards recognize the most popular destinations in cities across the country, with this year seeing an expansion in more than 50 markets.
Lyft lists most popular destinations in Detroit, according to drivers The awards recognize the most popular destinations in cities across the country, with this year seeing an expansion in more than 50 markets. Check out this story on Freep.com: https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2019/12/13/lyft-lyftie-awards-popular-detroit-destinations/2639724001/
Micah Walker, Detroit Free Press Published 5:09 p.m. ET Dec. 13, 2019
What do the Motor City Casino, the Greyhound bus station and Grey Ghost bar have in common? They all got a Lyftie Award.
Lyft announced the Detroit winners for its 5th annual Lyftie Awards this week. The program recognizes the most popular destinations in cities across the country, with this year seeing an expansion in more than 50 markets, including Detroit. The company also revamped its award categories to spotlight multimodal transportation and its driver communities.
"Lyft believes in improving the lives of our communities and this year, we're proud to celebrate the businesses, drivers and different modes of transportation that makes each of our cities special," Jay Dumaswala, the general manager of Lyft Detroit, said in a news release. "We know that the backbone of our communities rely on people and ways they're connected to thrive. We look forward to championing Detroit winners for the fifth year in a row and providing reliable, affordable transportation."
Here are the most popular spots in the city, according to Lyft:
Most Celebrated Venue: Motor City Casino
Motor City casino. (Photo: Detroit Free Press)
While known for its slot machines and card tables, the casino offers much more than gambling. For those who want to get away for the weekend, Motor City has upscale hotel rooms to stay in, plus a spa, plenty of dining options and its concert venue, the Sound Board. This year, singers Rick Springfield, Michael McDonald and Pat Benetar have performed there.
Top Transit Spot: Detroit Greyhound Bus Station
A Greyhound bus pulls out of the Detroit bus terminal on April 25, 2018, in downtown Detroit on 6th Street near Howard Street. (Photo: Niraj Warikoo)
The Greyhound station is a good alternative for vacationers who don't want to drive or take a plane to their destination.
The Detroit station made headlines earlier this year when the Michigan Department of Transportation made an attempt to move the bus line to the Detroit Amtrak Station in New Center. However, those plans have been scrapped – at least for a few more years.
Late Night Neighborhood: Midtown
Orchestra Place in Midtown Detroit now has street-level retail space. (Photo: Kimberly P. Mitchell, Detroit Free Press)
Midtown is one of the hottest places in Detroit, from its growing restaurant and bar scene, to cultural destinations like the DIA, Orchestra Hall and the main branch of the Detroit Public Library.
A new condo and apartment complex is in the works near the Lodge Freeway, and Japanese-inspired noodle restaurant Ima recently opened its third location in the neighborhood.
Most Celebrated Resturant/Bar: Grey Ghost Detroit
The Grey Ghost Detroit in Brush Park. (Photo: Mark Kurlyandchik, Detroit Free Press)
Opening in 2016, the bar and restaurant offers items such as rib eye with bordelaise sauce, New York strip, spare ribs with fennel slaw and rack of lamb, along with an assortment of cocktails, wine and beers.
"We're thrilled to receive the Lyftie award for most celebrated restaurant & bar this year, said David Vermiglio, co-owner of Grey Ghost Detroit in the news release. "It's been our pleasure to serve the community of Detroit for over three years now and we're pleased to see our guests making smart decisions in getting to Grey Ghost and home safely."
Detroit Late Hight Hero Driver: Jeff Mead
Jake Serwer, a representative for Lyft in Detroit, said Mead was recognized as "Late Night Hero" since he was also awarded Driver of the Year in the area.
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