How do I go offline as a Lyft driver?

Just tap the wheel to receive ride requests, then tap again to stop receiving them. You're offline, which means you aren't able to receive any requests. You're online, which means you're available for new requests, or giving a ride. You're on your last ride: you won't receive any new requests until you go back online.



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To track your rides and update you while using the app, you must enable GPS/Location Services on your device and also have a mobile data connection.

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At the top of the screen, tap 'Go Online' to start receiving ride requests. Once you're online, follow these steps: When you get a ride request, you'll see a notification with the passenger's name, pickup ETA, and ride type. Tap anywhere to accept.

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What happens when a Lyft driver cancels? There's really nothing you can do, but request another one. It's happened quite a few times, it might be because it realises it's too far, or they cancel because the fare is small.

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How Many Stops Can You Add Through Lyft? With Lyft, you can only add one stop to any trip. Other ride-sharing companies, such as Uber, allow you to enter up to two stops to each trip. However, one-stop helps to protect your driver's time while accommodating your needs.

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Scheduled rides You can cancel without penalty up to one hour before the pickup time. If you cancel less than one hour before pickup, your access to scheduled rides will be reduced for 14 days. You may lose your scheduled ride if you're not able to arrive on time or are not online at least 30 minutes before the pickup.

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Uber and Lyft both require potential drivers to undergo strict background screenings. Both companies check a driver's criminal record and driving history at the time of hire and complete annual checks each year after that.

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How long does Uber app go offline? After 12 hours, drivers must be offline for 6 consecutive hours before driving again. If you go offline at any point, that time will not be counted toward the 12-hour limit. Any time spent online and driving with Uber counts toward the 12-hour driving limit.

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Uber driver status refers to whether drivers are: Offline, meaning the driver is not logged into the Uber app and, therefore, is “off duty” Online, meaning the driver is logged into the Uber app and, consequently, is “available to accept ride requests.”

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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.

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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).

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Why do Lyft drivers take longer routes? Drivers are purposely making trips longer in order to earn more money, reports the the Wall Street Journal. In a practice called longhauling, drivers are taking routes that require more miles, and usually more time, in order to increase their cut of a fare.

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To earn one or more of the bonus tiers, follow these steps:
  1. Complete the specified number of rides before the end date.
  2. When you complete the ride requirement for each tier, you'll see the bonus in your earnings.
  3. Earn more by hitting the ride requirement for the next tier within the time frame provided.


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