Can I drive my girlfriends car for Lyft?

Insurance and Required Documentation You must have car insurance on the car you drive in your name to be eligible for Lyft. In some cities, your name doesn't have to be on the registration, but you must always be the person insured to drive the car.



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You're welcome to bring along friends on your ride. Pile in, buckle your seat belts, and enjoy the ride! A standard Lyft ride can seat up to 4 riders. If you have a bigger group, a Lyft XL can seat up to 6.

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Don't bring your friends or family along. Lyft passengers expect to get a professional, vetted driver. It can make passengers feel unsafe if there's an unknown person accompanying the ride.

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You need to provide vehicle registration (which doesn't need to have your name on it) as well as the insurance information (you won't be able to use the vehicle if you don't have your name on the policy, and that's generally difficult if you aren't married or otherwise related).

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Short answer: You can share the driving with someone else, but only if the other driver is a member. Non-members don't have damage and loss protection. If you want to share the driving, your friend can sign up for Uber Carshare.

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For this reason, account sharing (allowing other people to use your account) is not allowed when you use the Uber Driver app to drive or deliver. Instances of account sharing may be in breach of our Community Guidelines, and may result in a review of your Uber account.

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To request a ride for someone else: Set the rider's destination. Tap 'Change rider' at the top of the screen. Select a rider from your contact list.

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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.

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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.

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You can not bring anyone with you while doing Uber / Lyft passenger trips. You CAN however bring whoever you'd like with you on UberEats trips. What is the best way to request a non-weird Uber driver?

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Yes, for Uber Eats (and most other food delivery platforms, but not Instacart), you generally can have passengers (or your kid( with you as long as they don't interfere with the deliveries. But, for Uber (the rideshare service), you're not supposed to have non-customers in the car with you.

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As a passenger, if you need to make a phone call keep your voice down to avoid disturbing your driver or other riders. And don't touch or flirt with other people in the car. As a reminder, Uber has a no sex rule. That's no sexual conduct between drivers and riders, no matter what.

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You might agree that only one person will put his or her name on the registration and title to the car. You can then agree to share the vehicle. However, there are downsides to this approach: An insurance company might not add the second driver to the policy if he or she is not an owner or a family member.

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Lyft Lux: High-end sedans or SUVs with leather interior and four seats, with top-rated, experienced drivers. Lux Black: Premium black car service with black exterior, leather interior, and four seats, with top-rated experienced drivers.

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To qualify for Lux Black or Lux Black XL rides, you must:
  1. Drive in a city where Lux Black or Lux Black XL is available.
  2. Drive a black, 2014 or newer qualifying vehicle (some restrictions apply, see list for more info)
  3. Atlanta, Boston, Chicago only: Have livery plates on your vehicle.


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