To change your driver region, open the Lyft Driver app, then:
Open the main menu, then tap 'Get Help. '
Tap 'Help Center,' then tap 'Account and earnings. '
Tap 'Change where you drive. '
Tap 'Select new region' or 'Contact support. '
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Wait time fees may be charged at a per minute rate when your driver has arrived at the pickup location and has been waiting for more than 2 minutes (5 minutes for Lux Black and Lux Black XL).
The main reason is to avoid drivers cherry picking rides. Some drivers want only short rides, others only want long rides. Drivers will also avoid going to certain areas of their city for whatever reason.
Don't share personal information with your Uber or Lyft driver. There is no reason for your driver to know your full name, address or any other personal information. 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.
Waiting at a stopAfter 5 minutes at a stop, you can choose to continue to wait or to end the ride. You'll get paid for the completed portion of the ride even if you choose to end a ride after waiting five minutes.
No, it is not rude at all. Drivers have to take cues from passengers, and if you're talking about just you as a passenger, I tend to open with just saying hi and asking how they're doing.
It's easy to add a stop to your Lyft ride before your final destination. You can add a stop on your Lyft ride to help you easily run a quick errand or drop another passenger off.
If all rideshare passengers would simply verify the car and the driver against information provided in the app, there should be no problem. All too often drunk riders get into the first vehicle they see with Lyft/Uber signage. Life is full of bad choices, but a modicum of common sense can reduce risk.
Cash trips allow more people to use Uber, and that means more business for you. Accepting cash means you get paid on the spot. A part of your cash fares includes Uber's service fee.
Whenever possible, sit in the back seat, especially if you're riding alone. This helps ensure that you can safely exit on either side of the vehicle to avoid moving traffic, and it gives you and your driver some personal space.