Ride-sharing hub coming to downtown Orlando

Orlando city leaders are preparing two new hubs in downtown Orlando for Uber and Lyft drivers waiting for people who need a ride home.

The hubs could not only keep area roads safer by helping people find a ride after drinking, they could also help relieve some of the congestion that takes place downtown around 2 a.m., when bars close.

The two hubs will be in places easy to access by those enjoying the downtown nightlife.

The first is on Magnolia Avenue near the Orange County Regional History Center and Heritage Square Park, close to a cluster of bars.

The second will be located further west, closer to I-4.

That hub is planned for Gertrude Street, near Washington and Jefferson.

The hubs will only operate late at night on Fridays and Saturdays, from midnight to 3 a.m.

This is a trial run for the ride-sharing plan, which will run for 6 months.