No, in 2026, the standard Lyft app does not allow you to request a specific driver for a standard on-demand ride. The system is designed to be an automated marketplace that matches you with the "closest" available driver to minimize wait times and maximize efficiency. However, there are two "pro" workarounds. First, if you use the "Scheduled Rides" feature, you still can't pick the person, but drivers can "claim" the ride in advance; if you have a driver you like, they can look for your scheduled trip in their driver app, though there is no guarantee they will be the one to get it. Second, for specialized business or high-end travel, some Lyft Black or "Concierge" services in select cities have experimented with "preferred driver" lists for long-term clients. For the average user in 2026, the best you can do is "Favorite" a driver after a ride, which in some markets increases the statistical likelihood of being matched with them again if they are nearby, but the app remains a primarily random-assignment platform to maintain its rapid-response business model.