Flats in Baton Rouge often happen in the worst spots: on the Mississippi River Bridge, in stop-and-go traffic at the I-10/I-12 split or on a crowded stretch of Airline Highway. Book a tire change in the Hopper app and a driver comes to put on your spare.
If you're on the bridge or an elevated section, keep your hazards on and roll slowly to the next exit if you can. A parking lot gives the driver room to work and keeps you out of traffic.
Construction on I-10 through Baton Rouge has been a fact of life for years, and work zones mean narrow lanes and debris. If you get a flat in a work zone, keep going slowly to a safe exit if the car allows it.
What to expect
A tire change means a driver comes to your car and swaps the flat for your spare. Before you book, check that you have a spare and that it holds air, and look for the wheel lock key if your wheels use locking lug nuts. If you're on a busy road, turn on your hazards and wait somewhere safe away from traffic, not beside the car.
A tip for Baton Rouge drivers
On LSU game days, roads and lots around campus get packed. Give a precise pin and a note about where the car is parked so the driver can find it.