The new
pay standard
You get
of rider fares each week
after external fees
Our earnings commitment
to you
Our earnings commitment
to you
Rider payments go toward more than just your earnings and Lyft. They also cover external fees, like commercial insurance and taxes.
After external fees are subtracted from rider payments, your share is 70% or more each week—guaranteed.1
If your weekly earnings are below 70%, we’ll pay you the difference.
You’ll see how rider payments are split between you, Lyft, and external fees—on every ride.
Your new earnings summary shows a weekly breakdown of your share of rider payments. All in one place.
Get more details about our earnings commitment.
What drivers are saying
“The ultimate transparency”
— Valerie C., Baltimore driver*
“Fair, upfront, and honest”
— Kenneth L., San Francisco driver*
“It’s motivating”
— Luis F., Los Angeles driver*
“A game changer”
— Roman M., Phoenix driver*
“This builds trust”
— Jackee W., Atlanta driver*
“The ultimate transparency”
— Valerie C., Baltimore driver*
“Fair, upfront, and honest”
— Kenneth L., San Francisco driver*
Earning made easier
Scheduled rides
You can earn more when you plan ahead. Scheduled rides now include extra earnings to cover your wait time.2
Elite rewards
Get more perks with Elite, our most exclusive Lyft Rewards tier. Elite drivers enjoy 10% cashback on gas, status protection, and more.
Queued rides and ride switches
Pick your queued rides with manual accept, or stay busy with auto accept. You can also turn off ride switches.
Airport rides
You've got more ways to find the right ride for you. Plus, get clearer guidance when you’re in the queue.3
Better support on the road
Phone support
24/7 phone support is available to Elite, Platinum, and now, Gold drivers.
Lost and found
Now you’ll get $20 for returning a rider’s lost item.
ADT video
Share live video with an ADT agent for safety support when you need it. They’ll stay on the line to assist in an emergency.
Hear from our CEO
David Risher talks about Lyft’s earnings commitment and more in his latest podcast episode.
Share your thoughts
The new pay standard is based on your feedback. Tell us what you think.
*Real Lyft drivers, compensated for their time.
1 Our earnings commitment is available in many major cities in the US, with plans to expand to more soon.
2 Extra pay for wait time on scheduled rides is available in most major cities in the US, with plans to expand to more this year.
3 The updated in-queue guidance is available to many drivers across the US and Canada, and will be available to all drivers soon.