Do I get my first Lyft ride free?

No need to worry. Your free Lyft ride credit is automatically applied to your first ride whether you like it or not so be sure to make it a worthwhile one, not just a quick ride 2 blocks down the road.



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Lyft will always charge after the ride because the fare is based on distance traveled and time. While Lyft can give you an approximation, if there is any variance along the route, it can change the fare. (i.e… traffic, route change).

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Pros and Cons of Lyft and Uber 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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The General Consensus of Tipping Lyft Drivers Usually, if the ride is a short distance, then the tips will usually range from $1 to $5. For the more lengthy and costly trips, 10% to 20% tips are displayed as options. Of course, you also have the ability to select your own tip amount.

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If you request a ride during times of really high demand, you'll pay an inflated rate. Times of high demand and low driver supply are called Prime Time. Prime Time fees are extra fees that Lyft charges during busy times.

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If you need a ride home and have no money, you can:
  1. Dial 2-1-1 or visit 211.org to ask about free ride services that can pick you up in an emergency.
  2. If you are not sober, you can contact AAA, as many local clubs offer free rides home.
  3. Get a free ride with Uber or Lyft if you are a new user.


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What is FREE NOW Ride? When booking a FREE NOW Ride, a professional driver in a private hire vehicle will pick you up. You will be driven to your destination, this service is not a short-term car rental. For FREE NOW Ride, we can always offer you a great fixed price, that you will see upfront in the app.

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Use Code NEWRIDER25 to Get $25 Off Your First 10 Trips This is for new customers only. Use this Uber promo code in the mobile app to redeem this discount.

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The busiest times to drive for Lyft are the early morning and late afternoon. These hours accommodate people going to and from work. Some cities will have different peak hours, but these are the most common.

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Can I pay for Uber with cash? Yes, you can pay with cash. Before requesting a ride, go to the Payment section in the app and select Cash. At the end of your trip, pay cash directly to your driver.

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Do I have to tip? Tipping is optional. You are free to add a tip, and drivers are free to accept tips.

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100% of tips go to drivers. After a ride, you can choose to tip your driver with cash or through the Lyft app. Tips added in the app are charged to the card on file. Lyft credit can't be used to tip drivers.

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