Can Lyft drivers see your full name?
Can Lyft drivers see your full name? Don't share personal information with your Uber or Lyft driver. There is no reason for your driver to know your full name, address or any other personal information. Both Uber and Lyft use technology that keeps your personal details safe. Even if you need to call your driver before they arrive, your number is hidden.
Can Lyft drivers see your destination before they pick you up?
A Lyft driver can only see the exact address/destination after picking up the passenger and only while heading toward the destination.
Why is Lyft asking for ID?
Confirming the identities of riders and drivers helps protect the Lyft community. We store and maintain information as described in our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
Does Lyft track you?
The app sends location info to our servers, which helps us measure the distance and time you've driven. It also calculates your ride costs and earnings. To accurately track rides, we need location updates from your GPS while you're driving.
Can Uber riders use fake names?
No, Uber nor Lyft allows aliases to be used. Drivers, as well as riders, must use their real names, as part of building a trust and accountability in the community.
Can Uber see my last name?
Uber drivers don't see anything but the first name you gave to Uber and whatever address you're being picked up at, or that you're having food dropped off at. We don't have any of your information at all, and after the ride or delivery is completed, the address gets deleted from the app.
Is Uber or Lyft safer?
With lawsuits piling up against both popular rideshare companies, it's unclear whether passengers are safer riding with Uber versus Lyft, or vice versa. Lyft was long seen as the safer alternative to the “frat culture” of Uber, but that characterization may have since been proven wrong, USA Today reports.
Does Uber ID check you?
Uber will complete a verification of the ID and also check that no other account is associated with that document. In some countries, Uber may also allow riders to take a photo of themselves to help verify their account.
Does Lyft sell my information?
Personalized advertising about Lyft or on Lyft's Platform We do not sell your personal information to third parties for money -- no one can buy the personal information we collect from and about you and we do not act as a data broker.
How does Lyft verify identity?
ID submission: Scan a government-issued ID. If you can't provide a government-issued ID, there are other options listed under 'Accepted IDs'. Take a photo of yourself: Take and submit a photo of yourself. This will become your profile photo to help drivers identify you.
Can I change my name on Uber driver?
If have a driver-partner account in addition to a rider account, you won't be able to edit your name in the rider app. Instead, you can tell us the name you'd prefer on your account. We'll update both your rider and driver-partner accounts.
Why is Lyft cheaper than Uber?
Why is Lyft cheaper than Uber? Lyft has claimed to be the cheapest for Uber ride-sharing as it charges you less than what Uber charges per hour and on the contrary, Uber pays less to the drivers for about $2 per hour. This is why people prefer Lyft to ride and drive.
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.
How safe is Lyft for female passengers?
Is Lyft Safe For Female Passengers? Female Lyft passengers face the same risks as those taken by Uber passengers. Hundreds of passengers have filed lawsuits against Lyft. These lawsuits claim the company's lack of effective safety measures made it easier for their assault to happen.