How do I bypass Lyft ID verification?

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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Lyft requires an up-to-date background check to remain on the platform. We'll conduct continuous criminal and driving record monitoring of active drivers. Lyft reserves the right to disqualify a driver at any time, should their background check reveal any disqualifying offense.

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The hiring process at Lyft is pretty easy if you're applying for a driver position, while corporate positions have an entirely different hiring process. Overall the hiring time for a Lyft Driver can vary greatly depending on the location and demand for the driver; however, it's a pretty straightforward process.

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ID Submission
  1. ID submission: Scan a government-issued ID. If you can't provide a government-issued ID, there are other options listed under 'Accepted IDs'.
  2. Take a photo of yourself: Take and submit a photo of yourself. This will become your profile photo to help drivers identify you.


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Visit your local Driver Center To contact support, open the Driver app, tap 'Get help,' and select your help topic. From there, you can chat with our team in real time to get issues resolved quickly. Need vehicle services or car rentals?

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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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Can an Uber driver ask for an ID? Yes if he/she needs to confirm your identity for safety reasons. Customers get to see make/model of car, name/picture of driver, how long the driver has been on the platform and how many rides completed. It also tells you driver passed a background check.

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Uber has required users to be at least 18 years of age to sign up for an account since it was founded over a decade ago. But now, the company is allowing teens aged 13 to 17 to have their own account and take their own rides — as long as it's linked to their guardian's account.

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With lawsuits piling up against both popular rideshare companies, it's unclear whether passengers are safer riding with Uber versus Lyft, or vice versa. Lyft was long seen as the safer alternative to the “frat culture” of Uber, but that characterization may have since been proven wrong, USA Today reports.

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Yes. When a trip request comes from a teen account: The teen is allowed to bring other riders with them, but those other riders must be 13 years old or older. Guest riders aged 13 to 17 must have permission from a parent or legal guardian.

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Lyft and Uber have a STRICT policy against unaccompanied minors. A driver does have a right to ask your age or ask you to verify your age with a picture ID if there is reason to belive a passenger is under 18. That ID must have your name and date of birth.

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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.

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Uber and Lyft are facing a supply shortage, as returning and newly vaccinated customers again flood the apps, only to find out there aren't enough drivers to serve them. It's resulting in longer wait times and higher fares for riders.

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