Can you set up Lyft without a phone number?

Sign up for a Lyft account Before you begin, be sure you have the following: Your phone number. Your email address.



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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.

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There are several tangible reasons as to why consumers prefer Lyft over Uber such as the ability to tip, the overall experience of the ride, and the cost difference. While it was not mentioned much, many do appreciate the Lyft user interface on the app and prefer to use it over Uber.

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If you can't provide an ID, you can send us an alternative document. This document must contain your name and any additional information required (e.g. mailing address or date of birth). To send us an alternative document, open the Lyft app, then: Tap the checkbox under 'Learn more' and then tap 'Next'.

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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. Drivers can take your call, but they can't see your actual phone number.

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For the background check, U.S. drivers must provide a valid social security number.

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Create a Lyft account through the app or on the web at lyft.com/drivers. Enter your name, phone number, and email address, then submit all the info we need to ensure you meet the requirements. If you sign out of your account, any application info you've submitted will be saved.

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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.

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In short; you will need a working phone network to full explore and enjoy your trip. I disagree - you do not need a working phone network. However, you do need access to cellular data (without wifi). That you can get either by using your phone's international plan or getting an eSIM data plan or a SIM card.

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In short; you will need a working phone network to full explore and enjoy your trip. I disagree - you do not need a working phone network. However, you do need access to cellular data (without wifi). That you can get either by using your phone's international plan or getting an eSIM data plan or a SIM card.

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Open the Uber app and go into the main menu by tapping the three lines.
  1. Select Settings. ...
  2. Tap the section toward the top which includes your name, number and email address. ...
  3. Tap your old phone number. ...
  4. Enter your new phone number and tap Save on an Android or Update phone number on an iPhone.


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While Uber plays a limited role in Germany, Lyft can't be found anywhere in Europe. And Uber had to wage a long legal battle in Germany just to survive as a pale imitation of its US service – as a regulated taxi service.

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Lyft's longest ever ride was a 639-mile drive from Colorado to Iowa. That's a $744 trip at standard Lyft rates. Sean knows far too much about Marvel, DC and Star Wars, and poured this knowledge into recaps and explainers on CNET. He also worked on breaking news, with a passion for tech, video game and culture.

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