HELLO, FUTURE DRIVER
Find my city

What you need to drive with Lyft in Boston

Already applied? Check out the status of your application

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO APPLY TO DRIVE IN BOSTON

Once you’re approved, you’ll also be able to drive anywhere in Massachusetts.

icon of a car

Vehicle requirements

  • 2008 or newer
    • See if your car qualifies for Black to earn more on each ride
  • 4 doors
  • 5-8 seats, including the driver’s
  • Valid license plate
  • Not on the list of ineligible subcompact vehicles
  • Or rent a car through Express Drive with standard insurance included
icon of a document with a check mark

Driver requirements

  • Valid driver’s license — Temporary or out-of-state licenses are also acceptable
  • 1 year of driving experience and be 25 or older
  • Pass two-part driver screening: both Lyft and the Massachusetts DPU will review your driving history and criminal background check
  • Any smartphone that can download and run the Lyft Driver app
icon of a pile of documents

Document requirements

  • Proof of vehicle insurance
  • Proof of vehicle registration (Note: for MA registered drivers, your proof of registration is also your proof of insurance)
  • TNC Inspection within 365 days
  • Driver profile photo — Learn how to take the best photo.
  • See examples of these documents
Map of the United States

Applying to drive in a different city?

Frequently asked questions

image of a blue car with a Lyft amp

Ready to start earning?