Will Lyft text you?
Will Lyft text you? No Lyft employee will contact you over phone, text, or e-mail asking for personal info unless you reach out to us first.
Will Uber ever text you?
Uber Eats will never call, text, or email you to request your password, verification code or banking details.
Can Lyft drivers ask for your number?
As a driver, you should never ask for the contact information of a passenger. Passengers often feel uncomfortable if you ask for their number or to connect on social apps. If passengers want to stay in touch, it is up to them to ask for your contact information or offer you theirs.
Does Lyft kick you off after 12 hours?
Once you have been in driver mode for 12 hours, our system will prevent you from going online until you have taken this mandatory 6-hour break.
What happens when you go online with Lyft?
At the top of the screen, tap 'Go Online' to start receiving ride requests. Once you're online, follow these steps: When you get a ride request, you'll see a notification with the passenger's name, pickup ETA, and ride type. Tap anywhere to accept.
Can you trust Lyft drivers?
High safety standards See our Community Guidelines. All drivers must pass a background check before driving with Lyft. After that, they're required to pass an annual background check. We also continuously monitor for criminal convictions.
Who does Uber use for SMS?
Using Twilio Messaging, Uber can provide timely ride status updates to both domestic and international customers through real-time text messages.
Does Lyft use real phone numbers?
For calls and messages, the Lyft app uses a masked phone number so your personal contact info is hidden. When leaving a message, we encourage you to provide the best contact number the driver can reach you to help make the return smoother.
Does Lyft track your phone?
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.
Which is better Uber or 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. Also, Uber can be used around the world, whereas Lyft is only available in the U.S. and Canada.