Can I use my Lyft account for someone else?

Requesting rides for others You're welcome to request rides for someone else. Just enter your friend's address in the app, then tap 'Change rider' at the top of the screen. The driver and your friend will get details, and you can watch the progress of the ride in your app.



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How to add riders to your programs
  1. Log in to the Lyft Business Portal.
  2. Select the program you wish to add your rider to.
  3. Select 'Add people' in the top right corner of the screen or navigate to the 'People' tab.
  4. Enter the emails of the riders you wish to invite and select 'Invite' to send.


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If you want to report fraudulent activity on your lyft account, please reach out to our Support team.

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Lyft Family allows you to link accounts with other riders. Your Family members can use a shared payment method to pay for all Lyft rides. You'll also have access to safety features, including the ability to share ride details (driver details and location tracking).

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As the organizer of the Lyft Family account, you can share your payment method with up to five family members to pay for rides. You'll also receive notifications for rides taken by Family members. As a member of a Family account, you can tap Lyft Family as a payment method before requesting a ride.

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Tap to open the app, go to the menu, choose Settings, scroll down to Set up your family and select the qualifying contacts you would like to add. Once added, the family profile rider will receive an invitation request. Please note: you must have the latest version of the app to use family profiles.

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Yes, as long as they are not being used simultaneously. You can install your account on to another cellphone. Your account number will remain your old phone number; but, will work as long as you are not logged in from another device.

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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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Keep your family going Link up to 5 accounts in Lyft Family to make it easier to pay for your family's rides, track your spending, and see ride info for all of your loved ones.

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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.

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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.

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For times when you want to send your friends and family home–or pick them up–you can request a ride for other adults through your app.

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That means impersonating a Lyft or Uber Driver can land you up to 60 days in jail, depending on your criminal record. Impersonation may occur by act, statement, or by displaying particular signage.

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Per Uber, You must be listed as an insured driver on the [insurance] policy, even if you are driving someone else's car.

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If you can't access the phone number on your Lyft account, we can use your email address to help you log in.

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You can use the same account on different devices as long as they are both registered in your name. To switch between devices, open the Uber app and go to Menu > Profile > Uber Accounts. You will then see a list of devices that are registered to your account. Tap on the device you want to use and you're good to go!

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Yes, because you log in to the app with your username and password. It doesn't matter what phone you log in on.

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