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How do I call someone Lyft?

Making a call To call a passenger in the app, tap the 'phone' icon from the ride screen. You'll be asked to either make a call or send a message to your passenger. You can choose a pre-selected message or type a custom message. To type your own message, the vehicle must be stopped or parked.



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To dispute a charge:
  1. Open the Lyft app's main menu.
  2. Tap the 'Ride history. '
  3. Tap the ride that you need help with.
  4. Tap 'Get help' at the bottom of the screen.


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If you have questions regarding your transaction history or any correction, or if you dispute any transaction or correction that has been assessed against your Lyft Card, please call Customer Service at 1-844-493-9881.

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'Pending' transactions are temporary authorizations from the Lyft app to make sure your payment method works. Once your bank provider processes the transaction, the temporary authorization will either disappear completely or appear as a refund within 5-7 business days.

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No Refunds. This no-refund policy shall apply at all times regardless of your decision to terminate usage of the Lyft Platform, any disruption to the Lyft Platform, Lyft Services, Third-Party Services, or Rideshare Services, or any other reason whatsoever.

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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. Also, Uber can be used around the world, whereas Lyft is only available in the U.S. and Canada.

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By dialing the toll-free number 1-833-USE-UBER (1-833-873-8237) in the U.S., customers can speak with an agent in English or Spanish to request a ride on-demand or reserve one for a future trip. Uber has piloted ride-hailing via phone before.

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Tips for interacting with passengers Keep conversation light, and follow the passenger's lead. We recommend that you don't take personal calls while driving.

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John Zimmer is the co-founder and former president of Lyft, an on-demand transportation company, which he founded with Logan Green in 2012.

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Lyft Cash is not reloadable. Lyft Cash does not expire and is not subject to any fees. Except to the extent required by law, Lyft Cash is not refundable, and is not redeemable for cash. All Lyft Cash purchases are final.

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To dispute a charge:
  1. Open the Lyft app's main menu.
  2. Tap the 'Ride history. '
  3. Tap the ride that you need help with.
  4. Tap 'Get help' at the bottom of the screen.


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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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If you no longer need your scheduled or requested ride, feel free to cancel it. You may be charged a cancellation fee in certain conditions. To cancel a ride in the Lyft app: Tap 'Edit ride' in the bottom left corner of the ride screen.

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For just $9.99/mo (or $99/year), Lyft Pink members get the benefits of free Priority Pickup upgrades, member-exclusive pricing, and more, right in the Lyft app. Plus, one year of Grubhub+ for free ($9.99/month value) and free bike or scooter unlocks.

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