NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Officials with the City of New Orleans have announced that a new rideshare pilot program for Frenchmen Street is launching on Thursday, Sept. 26. City leaders said the Mayor's Office of Nighttime Economy is partnering with rideshare companies Uber and Lyft to create designated drop-off and pick-up spots in the area to help reduce traffic on the popular New Orleans street. City Park Conservancy unveils renovations at Pan American Stadium City officials said the spots will be similar to ones seen at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, Saints games and the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. According to the Office of Nighttime Economy, Uber and Lyft make up about 80% of peak weekend traffic. The designated zones will be located about one block away from Frenchmen Street at 700 Elysian Fields Ave. and 500 Elysian Fields Ave. Those using Uber and Lyft to get to or from Frenchmen Street will be directed to those areas. Ian Somerhalder in New Orleans for Vampire Fan Weekend The pilot program will run from Sept. 26 through Nov. 24 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. City officials said during those times, rideshare drop-off and pick-up traffic will not be allowed to enter Frenchmen Street. Signs will reportedly be changed in the areas of the zones during the nighttime that state "Passenger Zone: No Parking." Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Taylor Swift events at 'Friendship Bracelet Eras Convention' in NOLA Retired Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Marcus Clark dead at 68 USPS wants to raise stamp prices 5 times over the next 3 years Finally some fall weather! Louisiana Democrats, ACLU speak out against Higgins' social media post on Haitians