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Lyft requirements: See the oldest vehicle you can drive in every US state

By Doug H, Updated January 7, 2025 Leave a Comment

If you want to use your own vehicle to drive with Lyft, you’ll need to use a car that meets the current vehicle requirements. Your vehicle won’t qualify if it’s too old, but how old is too old? Want to drive with Lyft? Apply here! The oldest vehicle you can drive for Lyft in every […]

Originally Published January 2, 2025
Filed Under: Lyft

Charged a fee on Lyft? See how to request a refund!

By Doug H, Updated January 11, 2024 3 Comments

Have you ever gotten a surprise fee after a Lyft ride? Maybe you got charged for cancelling a ride, or you paid a few dollars more for making your driver wait. Lyft has several fees that every customer should know about—some built into the cost of every ride, and some that you’ll only see if […]

Originally Published January 11, 2024
Filed Under: Lyft

Priority Mode on Lyft is back! Can it help you earn more?

By Doug H, Updated December 1, 2023 Leave a Comment

Priority Mode has been a feature in the Lyft driver app since August 2020, but it briefly went away in many cities. Now, Priority Mode is back again and available in more cities than ever. Here’s how it works: When you turn on Priority Mode, you’ll be prioritized to get more ride requests than other […]

Originally Published December 1, 2023
Filed Under: Lyft

How Lyft drivers can contact Lyft: Live chat, call, and get help

By Doug H, Updated January 7, 2025 8 Comments

If you drive for Lyft, you will eventually need to contact Lyft support to get help. You might have a missing cancel fee, a problem with a rider, or an unpaid Streak bonus. Lyft gives drivers several ways to get help from Lyft driver support, including a live chat. But keep in mind that you […]

Originally Published September 27, 2023
Filed Under: Lyft

Lyft drivers: Extra Comfort replaced Lux and Preferred!

By Doug H, Updated January 4, 2024 1 Comment

Lyft drivers got a surprising announcement about a big change: The Preferred and Lux ride types are longer be available. Lyft also added a new ride type called Extra Comfort to replace Lux and Preferred. In the announcement, Lyft said that they are making the changes to simplify options for riders and that ride volume […]

Originally Published September 19, 2023
Filed Under: Lyft

EV rental options for Uber and Lyft drivers! Teslas from Hertz, and more

By Doug H, Updated January 2, 2025 1 Comment

Want to use an electric vehicle to drive for Uber and Lyft? Both companies now offer EV rentals in most major US cities through Hertz, Avis, and Flexdrive.  EV rentals start at ~$330 per week, plus taxes and fees. You can rent a Tesla, Chevy Bolt, Kia Niro, Hyundai Kona, and other popular EV models. […]

Originally Published June 22, 2023
Filed Under: Lyft, Uber

See which insurance companies offer rideshare insurance in your state!

By Doug H, Updated June 13, 2023 Leave a Comment

Every Uber or Lyft driver should have rideshare insurance. A rideshare-friendly policy closes gaps in your coverage so you are protected in every situation. But shopping for rideshare insurance isn’t always easy. Uber now has a convenient page that lists rideshare insurance carriers in your state. It uses your geolocation to give you a custom […]

Originally Published June 13, 2023
Filed Under: Lyft, Uber

Scheduled rides on Lyft: Are they cheap and reliable, or more expensive?

By Doug H, Updated October 12, 2023 3 Comments

Did you know that you can schedule a Lyft ride up to 30 days in advance? And after you schedule a ride, local drivers can accept your ride ahead of time. But be warned: Lyft does not guarantee that drivers will always be available during your pickup window! It’s not 100% reliable. And there are […]

Originally Published May 23, 2023
Filed Under: Lyft

Lyft drivers: How to unlock Silver, Gold, Platinum, & Elite rewards

By Doug H, Updated February 5, 2024 1 Comment

One of the main appeals of driving for Lyft is that you are free to drive whenever you want—and free to accept or decline any ride request. But Lyft has to balance driver flexibility with customer experience. Sometimes drivers decline rides so freely that passenger wait times increase. That’s why Lyft created the Lyft Rewards […]

Originally Published May 2, 2023
Filed Under: Lyft

Use Chase credit cards for Lyft! Get max cash back and travel miles

By Doug H, Updated January 2, 2025 Leave a Comment

One of the best ways to save on Lyft rides is to take advantage of all the rewards that can give you cash back, travel points, and other perks. Lyft partners with Chase to give you cash back when you pay for Lyft rides with an eligible Chase card. You can get up to 10x […]

Originally Published February 15, 2023
Filed Under: Lyft

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