How do I call LYFT customer service?

How do I call LYFT customer service?

No problem. Call 631-201-LYFT ( to request a ride directly from a Lyft agent — no app needed.

Is LYFT safer?

Our data shows they still consider Uber and Lyft the safest form of transportation compared to taxis, professional car services, and public transportation. More than 75 percent said they haven’t used Uber any less due to safety. Nearly 67 percent for Lyft.

Can you request a female Lyft driver?

You are not able to request specifically for a female driver with Uber and Lyft. With local taxis and limo companies, you may be able to request one. If you want to stick with rideshare companies, there are specific companies that only employ female drivers, check out the following: Safr.

Why is LYFT so much cheaper than Uber?

Because they are in direct competition, there are no clear-cut winners on pricing for Lyft and Uber pricing. If Lyft were much cheaper than Uber, Uber would go out of business, and vice-versa. Basic rideshare costs for both are approximately $1 to start, $2 per mile, and $0.25 per minute.

Who owns LYFT now?

John Zimmer

Can you pay LYFT with cash?

Like Uber, Lyft does not allow for payment by way of cash either. Not everyone wants to or feels comfortable paying with a debit or credit card, and that is just fine. Taxis are the traditional for hire way of getting around, and they have always accepted cash and continue to do so.

How much should I tip LYFT?

15%

Do Lyft drivers prefer cash tips?

AFAIK, Lyft does not allow cash tips and will deactivate you if they find out.

Can Lyft drivers see your tip?

Lyft drivers don’t see passengers’ rating, tip, or feedback. It will remain anonymous and confidential. There’s even a time when a driver writes to us asking how much tip this certain person gave him because he wants to rate his passenger based on the tip he’ll receive but no luck.

Do Lyft drivers know when you tip them?

When a Lyft driver finishes a trip the app gives them a set short amount of time to rate their passenger. The driver will eventually see if you tipped either after completing the rating for the rider (Uber) or during the next day’s earnings email summary (Lyft).

Can someone ride with you while you LYFT?

Don’t bring your friends/family along: Lyft passengers expect to get an awesome, vetted driver. It’s possible to cause your passenger to feel unsafe if there’s an unknown person accompanying the ride.

How do I request a Lyft driver?

Requesting rides on the web

1. Go to ride.lyft.com.
2. Enter the pickup and drop-off locations.
3. Select ‘Ride details’ to choose your desired ride type.
4. Select ‘Request a Lyft ride’

Why do Lyft drivers keep canceling on me?

Distance. You are too far away. If we accept the ride and see you are more than ten minutes away, there is a good chance you will get cancelled, especially if you don’t answer texts or phone calls. If you are going a very short distance, we end up paying out of our pocket for the gas expense and time wasted.

Does scheduling a LYFT cost more?

No, Lyft does not charge any fees for scheduled rides. In fact, as we discussed above, scheduled rides can often cost less than rides scheduled in real-time during rush hour or other times of high demand for Lyft rides.

Does LYFT drive all night?

It’s completely up to the driver. I have driven as late as 3:00 AM. There are many claims that Uber/Lyft hide fares from drivers so drivers can’t tell what percentage they got from the fare.

How early do Lyft drivers start?

Typically driver has to be on line 30 – 10 minutes before scheduled pick up time (to give driver time to get to the pick up location in time.

Are scheduled LYFT rides guaranteed?

You’ll get a reminder before your pickup. We’ll make your ride available to drivers in the area. We can’t guarantee a driver will be available in your area at the specific time the ride is being requested for.

Is LYFT available 24 hours?

yes and no. you can request a ride regardless of time of day BUT there still need to be an on-line driver in the area for you to actually GET a ride. So you are safe as long you are in fairly populated area but not so in rural.

What are the best times to drive for Lyft?

If you are planning to drive for Lyft, the best time to drive will be on the weekend, preferably between 3:45 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. and 9:45 pm and 1:45 a.m. respectively. The best time to drive during work week is between 4:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. and later in the day between 3:45 p.m. to 9:5 p.m.

Can I make 300 a day with Lyft?

If you are driving everyday, you can easily make $800 per week depending on your location, but it is pretty exhausting. The average rate for a Lyft fare is around $11, so based off that figure, it would take anywhere from 30-50 rides on average, to make $300-$500 per week.