Driving with Lyft is a flexible way to earn part-time or full-time income.
If you’re interested in driving for Lyft, these are the resources at RidesharingDriver.com that will help you understand the job and get started as a driver.
Getting started as a driver: Steps to drive for Lyft
Learn the Lyft driver requirements and see all of the steps you’ll need to take to get started.
- Lyft driver requirements: Do you qualify?
- A look inside the Lyft background check
- How to get your vehicle inspected for Lyft
- Rejected by Lyft: Can you reapply?
- Too young for Lyft: Other driving gigs to try
All about cars: Vehicle requirements and how to rent a car
Having a qualifying vehicle can be the biggest barrier to driving for Lyft. Learn the vehicle requirements, and how to rent a qualifying car.
- Lyft vehicle requirements
- How to rent a car for Lyft: Express Drive review
- Other rideshare rental options
Life as a Lyft driver: Driving strategies, app features, and how to earn more
Once you get started as a Lyft driver, it might feel like you’re being thrown into the deep end.
Here’s how you can make the most of your time on the road, and how to get help when things go wrong.
- How to contact Lyft
- $1000 per week! See amazing Lyft driver pay
- Lyft Streaks: How they work, and how to get more
- A guide to every Lyft bonus for drivers
- The best gas rewards for Lyft drivers
- Get more scheduled rides with the Skeddy app
- What is Lyft delivery? Is it worth it for drivers?
- Don’t make these tax mistakes!
What is Lyft like for passengers?
To be the best driver that you can be, you need to understand how Lyft works for your passengers.
Learn about the different Lyft ride types, and strategies that customers use to optimize their Lyft experience.
- What are the differences between the Lyft ride types?
- How much does Lyft cost? How pricing works
- Overcharged by Lyft? What to do
- How to do round trips and multiple stops on a Lyft ride
- Lyft promo codes for existing users? How to save
Lyft Driver FAQ
How much can you make driving with Lyft?
Ridesharing drivers can expect to make around $15—$25 per hour, on average. Check out the latest income data from the top resources.
How do I get started as a driver?
Your first step is to apply. Lyft will ask you to enter basic personal information and consent to a background screening.
While you wait for background screening, you can upload your registration, license, and insurance documents.
You can sign on and drive after Lyft accepts your documents and clears your background screening.
How does auto insurance work?
Lyft offers a ($1,000,000) liability policy, and a high-deductible ($2500) contingent collision insurance policy. You will also need to show Lyft that you’re covered by a personal auto insurance policy.
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Does Lyft reimburse me for any of my costs, like gas?
No, Lyft does not reimburse you for any expenses. You must pay for your own gas, maintenance, personal insurance, and any other expenses.
As an independent contractor, you can write off some of your expenses to reduce your taxable income.
The application is taking a long time. What should I do?
If more than 10 days have passed since you began the background screening, contact Lyft and ask for an update.
Sarah says
After signing up , thinking i could use my car & learning later that I cannot, how can sign up for a rent a car? HELP!! Please Dear Sweet Baby Jesus, HELP!!
DougH says
Head to the Vehicles area of the app. You should see something about their rental service, Express Drive. Here’s our review of Lyft rentals
Susan Clark says
Good Morning, my vehicle was stolen and I have been taking Lyft to work for about a month. I booked a ride last night for this morning as per usual at 8:05 a.m. It is now 10:07 a.m. and I was to clock in at 8:30!!! It keeps saying ride booked. This is a real upsetting, frustrating hardship. I’ve had to contact my boss and a coworker to inform them I am still waiting!!!! I work in health care, at a surgical center. As well, we are short today!!
I always am professional at work. This is costing me time and money, as well as an extra burden on coworkers who need me there.
Susan Clark
DougH says
Sorry to hear it. Next time, if the schedule feature doesn’t work, just request an on-demand ride.
Stephen Vallillo says
LYFT has the WORSE GPS IVE SEEN ANYWHERE. LAST WEEK IT SENT ME 24 miles out my way. LAST NIGHT, I was Near Siesta Beach , FL , it sent to my next p/u 5 miles turn right go 7 miles to 75 get on Interstate go 5 miles & get off at exit 205 & go 7 miles A BLOCK AWAY FROM WHERE I STARTED FROM WTF , LYFT DOES NOT CARE THAT THE DRIVERS PAY FOR GAS 🤬 , I drove 259 miles last night for $120.00 in 8.5 hrs , Last week it was the same thing , I was in WALMART parking lot , I was sent out to the Highway & back to The SAME FN WALMART I WAS JUST AT 20 minutes before & the customer complained You were here , why did you leave & come back ? I answered her “ BECAUSE LYFT LIKES TO PISS OFF THEIR DRIVERS WIFH THIS STUPID GPS !!!”
JUST GIVE US THEIR PHONE NUMBER & STORE & ADDRESS & WE’llFIND IT ON OUR GPS , YOUR DIRECTIONS SUCK !
Salman Ahmad says
Lyft should spare drivers from lock outs in future who are daring to drive during covid 19 rather than sitting home. They are out there to help people reach their destinations rather than sitting home and seeking unemployments
James Griffin says
I have my own 2016 Ford Focus needs to start to work Lyft driver so badly after so please remove described now.
DougH says
Try Uber and delivery apps in the meantime
Beau Squires says
I did not rate my driver I want to he was very good
DougH says
Open up the Lyft app, tap the menu, then go to Ride History. Find the ride and rate the driver there!
Donna B says
Your information on the year of the car and the application is contradicting each other. I have seen and read by Lyft that the car can be 2005 but on the application it doesn’t accept it. You either need to
DougH says
Whenever I list a year requirement I do my best to include info that it varies from city to city. Check help.lyft.com for the exact requirement in your area