How does shared Lyft work?

How does shared Lyft work? Lyft Shared rides connect you with other riders along your route at a discounted price. Check our Cities page to see if Shared rides are available in your region. A Shared ride is always cheaper than a standard Lyft ride.

Do Uber and Lyft work together?

Because Uber and Lyft drivers are independent contractors, you can drive for both companies without worrying about conflicts of interest. Neither company prevents you from driving for the other.

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.

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.

Does Lyft hide your number?

For calls and messages, the Lyft app uses a masked phone number so your personal contact info is hidden.

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.

Are shared Lyft rides safe?

We never share your phone number or personal information with other riders or drivers. And once a trip is complete, your pickup and drop-off locations are concealed in the driver's trip history. If you rate your driver three stars or fewer, you won't be matched with them again.

Can Lyft drivers see my name?

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 ...

Can I take luggage in a Lyft?

Lyft's Luggage Policy Lyft, as with most rideshare services, doesn't charge you for bringing along some luggage, whether you've packed one suitcase or three bags. Lyft doesn't charge riders by the bag size or how many bags they have as long as they can all fit safely within the vehicle.

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.

How is Lyft different from 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. Also, Uber can be used around the world, whereas Lyft is only available in the U.S. and Canada.

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.

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.

How much do you tip a Lyft driver?

The General Consensus of Tipping Lyft Drivers Usually, if the ride is a short distance, then the tips will usually range from $1 to $5. For the more lengthy and costly trips, 10% to 20% tips are displayed as options. Of course, you also have the ability to select your own tip amount.

Is it normal to get the same Lyft driver?

People who regularly use Lyft may often wind up with the same driver on multiple rides. Riders may experience this even more in smaller markets, where fewer drivers are available. Over time, you might find that you like a particular driver and want to use them for all your trips.