Gas prices stayed high this year, and we know every trip to the pump affects the bottom line for drivers. So starting today, we’re teaming up with Upside to bring back extra fuel savings for drivers on Lyft.
What's new: An extra 20¢ per gallon through Upside, and 46¢ for Elite drivers.
Drivers get an extra 20¢ per gallon in cash back through our partner Upside, on top of the 5–32¢ in savings they already earn. There’s no special card needed. Drivers just link the card they already use and pay at a participating station.
Elite drivers in our Lyft Rewards program will get an even bigger boost, with an extra 46¢ per gallon (instead of 20¢) on top of the 8–32¢ they already get through Upside.
Extra savings stack with Lyft Direct cash back
Drivers who pay at the pump with the Lyft Direct business debit card keep earning their existing gas cash back, too. That’s 1–10% depending on tier, plus an extra 1% at Mastercard® Easy Savings stations. Put it all together, and Elite drivers can now save $1.01–$1.25 per gallon.*
How to get Upside savings
First, drivers should link the physical card they already use for gas. In the Driver app menu, go to Pay and Tax Info, find “Upside gas cash back,” and add the card. There, drivers can also link their Lyft Direct business debit card to stack Lyft Direct cash back.
Once set up, drivers can follow these steps whenever they need gas:
While offline, tap the driving options button to the right of “Go Online.”
Tap “Nearby gas discounts” and find an eligible station on the map.
Tap the station’s pin, then tap “Get cash back” to claim the offer before you pay, then navigate there.
Pay at the pump with the linked physical card.
Cash back will appear in driver earnings within 2–4 days and can be checked in the Earnings tab of the Driver app. Be sure to check out the full breakdown of existing savings per tier here. New savings will be available for a limited time.
Additional resources for drivers
For drivers who own an electric vehicle or are considering the switch, Lyft offers dedicated charging incentives. We’re also working to bring new tools to help drivers reach their goals, such as Lyft Advisor, hour-by-hour airport wait-time guidance and updated Turbo bonus zones.
*$1.25/gal estimates are for Elite drivers paying with Lyft Direct at a Mastercard Easy Savings station, based on a national average gas price of $4.32/gal (AAA, as of Oct. 16). Lyft Direct cash back is a percentage of the purchase, so actual savings vary with gas prices. Upside offers are not available in NJ and WI. Lyft Direct cash back applies only to payments made at the pump at eligible U.S. gas stations. Offers are subject to change.