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Apply to drive with Lyft
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Drive your way
Rent a car any time—and return it when you want after 7 days.
Cut costs
Insurance and standard maintenance are always included.
Unlimited Lyft miles
Drive unlimited miles for Lyft and get extra miles for personal use.
Why Lyft?
Earnings that add up
Earn bonuses to reach your goals faster, and enjoy peace of mind with exclusive features like out-of-your-way pay and 5-minute-delay pay.
Pay transparency
You keep 70% or more of passenger payments after external fees each week with our earnings commitment.
Enjoy more choice
The new Women+ Connect feature gives women and nonbinary drivers more control and choice in how they earn.
Get help anytime, 24/7
We’re continually investing in safety tools and policies to help protect you on the road.
How Lyft driving works
Step 1
Open the app and turn on driver mode.
How Lyft driving works
Step 2
Accept a ride request.
How Lyft driving works
Step 3
Pick up your passenger.
How Lyft driving works
Step 4
Once the ride ends, the app processes pay from the passenger’s saved credit card.
Lyft insurance protection
You're required to maintain personal auto insurance that meets minimum state requirements. However, most personal auto policies will not cover you while you're using the Lyft app. Where consistent with state and local laws, Lyft maintains commercial insurance on behalf of drivers. This commercial insurance provides certain coverages while you're using the Lyft app. Learn more.
Passenger ratings
Drivers rate passengers after each ride, so you’ve always got a say. We also require passengers to provide valid credit card information for identity verification purposes.
Frequently asked questions
How does Women+ Connect work?
How does Women+ Connect work?
How long does the application process take?
How long does the application process take?
When and where should I drive?
When and where should I drive?
Is Lyft safe?
Is Lyft safe?
How do I get paid?
How do I get paid?
What is driving really like?
What is driving really like?
What about the wear and tear on my car?
What about the wear and tear on my car?
What documents are required?
What documents are required?
How does insurance work?
How does insurance work?