Does Lyft automatically share rides?

Does Lyft automatically share rides? Every ride Automatically shares all your rides.

Can 2 people share the same Lyft?

Bringing friends A standard Lyft ride can seat up to 4 riders. If you have a bigger group, a Lyft XL can seat up to 6.

Does Lyft automatically share location?

Never share automatically You can choose to share your ride details by tapping 'Safety tools' at the bottom of the screen during a ride.

Can a friend ride with me while driving Lyft?

You're only approved to give rides in the vehicle(s) on your profile. If you want to switch vehicles, make sure the photo on your app matches the new vehicle before giving rides. See instructions for switching your vehicle. Don't bring your friends or family along.

Can Lyft drivers see your address after a ride?

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.

Do Lyft drivers know your destination before they pick you up?

No. Whether the customer is going one block away, or 90 miles away, Uber and Lyft prevent drivers from seeing the passenger destination until they confirm picking up the customers.

Do you have to tell Lyft how many passengers?

A Lyft / Uber rider does not have to indicate they are bringing friends. UberX and Lyft allow the rider to bring up to 3 friends with them for a total of 4 passengers. For for XL or Plus trips the rider can bring up to 5 friends for a total of 6 passengers total.

Can Lyft drivers see price before accepting?

With upfront pay, drivers can now see ride information and what they'll earn before accepting a ride. Drivers will have access to trip details including the pickup and drop-off locations, estimated time and distance to complete the ride, and a map view of the full ride in addition to the fare.

Why is Lyft tracking my location?

Location data Lyft uses your phone's location services to give you a great ride experience. We only access your location if the Lyft app is running on your phone. If you close the app, we won't access that info. Sharing your location data with us turns background location sharing on.

What can Lyft drivers see about you?

Rider information shared with Driver: As part of surfacing the ride request and enabling the ride, we share with the Driver the Rider's pickup and destination, location, name, profile photo, rating, Rider statistics (like approximate number of rides and years as a Rider), and information the Rider includes in their ...

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.

Does Lyft tell you who your driver is?

The app will alert you that your Lyft driver is on their way! This is how you will know that a driver has accepted your ride request. It comes up in your app. It shows the driver's name.

Is Lyft cheaper than Uber?

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.

Why is Uber so much better than Lyft?

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.

What time of day is Lyft the cheapest?

The base fare does not change throughout the day. Surge pricing may change the price. Typically, the price of taking a Lyft does not change throughout the day. The base fare is primarily based on distance and duration, and the rate is set for each service type (e.g. Lyft Plus) and for each city.