For the background check, U.S. drivers must provide a valid social security number.
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High safety standardsSee 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.
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.
Can an ITIN number drive Uber and Lyft? No, that's for identification purposes. You need a license. The license is both for identification AND to show that…you know…you have a driver's license and are legally allowed and able to drive.
Yes, you can use Lyft with a foreign number. When you sign up for a Lyft account, you will need to offer a working phone number that can receive text messages from the company.
Because Lyft drivers are independent contractors, they don't receive a salary. However, they can make money per hour based on their city's per minute rate for rides. So the more you drive, the more your driver earnings will increase. But you can drive part-time and still make decent money, depending on other factors.
Pros and Cons of Lyft and UberThere 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.
A growing number of people prefer the freedom and variety that comes with driving for a rideshare service (like Lyft!). Unlike many other driving jobs, as a driver, you get to be your own boss, decide when and where you work, and when you take breaks — all while earning reliable cash.
Uber may request a photo of your state or country identification card. If so, lay it on a flat surface as you did your payment card, then line it up within the green rectangular boundary. As before, the photo will snap automatically. Click “Done” when you are finished.