Skip to main content
October 15, 2015

Facilitating a Safe & Fun ACL Festival

Russ Garcia
Share this article

Ridesharing has transformed the way Austinites travel around the biggest events in town.

During ACL Festival 2015, Uber facilitated more than 300,000 safe rides over the last two weeks. This means neighboring areas benefited from less parking congestion and riders enjoyed access to a safe, reliable ride.

In only one year, we’ve seen significant progress, providing three times as many rides as last year. Our ability to meet this influx of demand is largely dependent on the current progressive ridesharing ordinance that allows for a flexible supply of drivers.

We want to thank the residents and visitors of Austin for trusting us with their safety. And a special thanks to the driver-partners who kept Austin moving all weekend long.

From the backseat to the front row, riders and drivers made ACL Festival one of the most memorable events of the year.

Want to keep ridesharing alive and reliable in Austin? Sign the petition!

Category
Related Articles
6 articles
Rides
Uber Eats
October 14, 2026
Rides
September 15, 2026
Autonomous
Company News
Rides
September 2, 2026
Rides
Safety
August 25, 2026
Rides
Safety
July 16, 2026
Company News
Merchants and Restaurants
Rides
June 16, 2026