Can I schedule a Lyft for someone else?


Can I schedule a Lyft for someone else? You're welcome to request rides for someone else. Just enter your friend's address in the app, then tap 'Change rider' at the top of the screen. The driver and your friend will get details, and you can watch the progress of the ride in your app. Learn more about requesting rides for someone else.


Do I get charged if I cancel Lyft?

You may be charged a cancellation fee if you cancel: More than 30 seconds after the driver accepts your ride. When the driver should arrive within 5 minutes of the original estimated arrival time. 3 or more rides in a 15-minute timeframe.


Can you send Lyft cash to someone else?

Lyft Cash that has been purchased for, or activated in, a Lyft account can only be used in that Lyft Account. No portion of Lyft Cash may be transferred to another party. Lyft Cash is not reloadable. Lyft Cash does not expire and is not subject to any fees.


Does Lyft not do shared rides anymore?

Lyft is officially discontinuing shared rides, the latest change the ride-hailing company's new chief executive officer is making in a bid to revamp the platform to compete with Uber Technologies. “The problem with shared trips is that they take people out of their way,” David Risher said in an interview Thursday.


Why is Lyft so expensive vs Uber?

Basic Uber and Lyft pricing is pretty even, but regional variations occur due to supply and demand. Each company calculates surge pricing in a different way, and places with fewer drivers with one or the other firm will feel demand more intensely during busy periods.


Can I use the same Lyft account on two phones?

Yes, as long as they are not being used simultaneously. You can install your account on to another cellphone. Your account number will remain your old phone number; but, will work as long as you are not logged in from another device. If you try to log in on the second device and the primary device i...


Is there a way to request a female Lyft driver?

Can riders request female drivers on Lyft? While users will not be able to request female drivers on Lyft exclusively, the Women+ Connect feature will allow riders to select a preference feature in the Lyft app that will increase their chances of being connected with a woman or nonbinary driver.


Can a Lyft driver reject your ride?

Acceptance rates are based on the percentage of ride requests you accept and complete. You have the right to accept or decline a ride request at any time. Declined requests still count toward your total ride requests for your acceptance rate. If a passenger cancels a ride request, your acceptance rate won't change.


Is it cheaper to schedule a Lyft in advance?

There isn't a specific upcharge or additional fee for scheduled rides, but you might notice that some scheduled rides are more expensive than the same ride at the present time. The price of a scheduled ride depends on predicted demand.


Why is Lyft so expensive?

If you request a ride during times of really high demand, you'll pay an inflated rate. Times of high demand and low driver supply are called Prime Time. Prime Time fees are extra fees that Lyft charges during busy times.


Is Lyft cheaper then Uber?

Pros and Cons of Lyft and Uber There are some key differences between Uber and Lyft. Uber can be less expensive than Lyft for the average journey—research suggests that Uber is the cheaper company, with the average trip costing $20 compared with the $27 you would spend for an average Lyft trip.


Do Lyft drivers wait for you?

Wait time fees may be charged at a per minute rate when your driver has arrived at the pickup location and has been waiting for more than 2 minutes (5 minutes for Lux Black and Lux Black XL).


How reliable is scheduling a Lyft in advance?

Is a Scheduled Lyft Ride Guaranteed? Lyft doesn't guarantee your ride at the time of scheduling it. The Lyft algorithm estimates how likely it is that a driver will be available when you need one. If it looks likely that the app can connect a driver to your trip, then Lyft will finalize your scheduled ride for you.