Photo Flash: Rideshare App Lyft Launches in Vegas at LAVO Casino Club at The Palazzo

Lyft, an app for welcoming, affordable and memorable rides, celebrated its arrival in Las Vegas with a launch party at LAVO Casino Club at The Palazzo Las Vegas, hosted by VEGAS.com last night. Scroll down for photos!

Lyft co-founder and president, John Zimmer, Chief Marketing Officer, Kira Wampler and Chairman and CEO of Remark Media, Kai-Shing Tao welcomed hundreds of guests, who played table games for Lyft credits and learned first-hand from Zimmer about what bringing Lyft to Las Vegas means to the burgeoning company. The event was followed by an after-party at TAO Nightclub at The Venetian, celebrating TAO's 10th anniversary on the Strip and the arrival of Lyft.

Guests sipped on signature cocktails including, the Lyftini, the Magenta Mule, and the Lyft Me Up Lemon Drop, as well as enjoyed a variety of appetizers including pork and veal meatballs and an array of flat bread pizzas while celebrating the app's Las Vegas launch.

Lyft provides a high-quality and enjoyable experience by focusing on the community and safety. Lyft operates in 65+ cities in the U.S., including Las Vegas, with more than 100,000 drivers on its platform. Lyft is known for connecting passengers with drivers' on-demand and is one of the safest and most affordable options in Las Vegas.

Lyft was founded to reconnect people and communities through better transportation. Co-founded in June 2012 by Logan Green and John Zimmer, Lyft is the fastest growing rideshare company in the U.S. Available in 65 cities, Lyft is preferred by drivers and passengers for its safe and friendly experience, and its commitment to affecting positive change for the future of our cities. For more information, visit www.lyft.com, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @lyft.

Photo Credit: Al Powers