How do I request a quiet ride on LYFT?

With Preferred, you can let your driver know if you'd like a quiet ride, have bags or luggage, or your desired vehicle temperature preference.



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Qualifying drivers with high-end vehicles can earn more with our Lux ride types:
  • Lyft XL: Rides for up to 6 passengers.
  • Preferred: Rides in newer, more spacious cars, with top-rated, experienced drivers.
  • Lyft Lux: High-end sedans or SUVs with leather interior and four seats, with top-rated, experienced drivers.


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You have the right to accept or decline a ride request at any time. Declined requests still count toward your total ride requests for your acceptance rate. If a passenger cancels a ride request, your acceptance rate won't change.

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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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Like any other business, tipping your Uber or Lyft driver is a common courtesy rather than an obligation. Tips of anything between 10% to 20% based on how well the drive was and the length of the trip, and overall ride cost. For the average Uber or Lyft ride, this translates to anywhere from $4 to $6.

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Compensation and tipping etiquette explained. You should tip Uber and Lyft drivers between 10 and 20 percent based on quality of service. You should use a set tip of $4-$6 for rideshare delivery.

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In terms of the hourly rate, Lyft is generally considered to pay slightly more than Uber. However, there is no set hourly rate for either app since drivers are paid instead on a piece-rate basis. As such, this is important to consider as part of your decision since the hourly rate will likely vary.

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If you're in the mood to chat, that's an option too, Uber revealed on its website. All riders have to do is click either Quiet preferred or Happy to chat in the ride preferences section of the app after requesting a car.

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While neither Uber nor Lyft has rules about seating arrangements, most passengers don't sit in the front. It's a personal preference. However, if anything seems “off”, you have every right to cancel the ride.

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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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Green mode, a Lyft ridehailing option that lets travelers specifically request a hybrid or fully electric vehicle, is expanding to 14 new US markets starting April 17th.

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Distance. You are too far away. If we accept the ride and see you are more than ten minutes away, there is a good chance you will get cancelled, especially if you don't answer texts or phone calls.

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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.

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You'll either get paid a minimum cancellation fee or receive earnings based on the time and distance you drive, whichever is greater. You can see your per-minute and per-mile rates for each ride on your rate card.

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Lyft's Luggage Policy Lyft, as with most rideshare services, doesn't charge you for bringing along some luggage, whether you've packed one suitcase or three bags. Lyft doesn't charge riders by the bag size or how many bags they have as long as they can all fit safely within the vehicle.

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Lyft Lux: High-end sedans or SUVs with leather interior and four seats, with top-rated, experienced drivers. Lux Black: Premium black car service with black exterior, leather interior, and four seats, with top-rated experienced drivers.

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The Lyft XL designation means that the vehicle is big enough to accommodate six riders, in addition to the driver. A standard Lyft ride can only accommodate four passengers. Lyft XL — which was previously called Lyft Plus — uses larger vehicles such as minivans and SUVs, and ensures every passenger has a seatbelt.

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