A Shared ride is always cheaper than a standard Lyft ride. To see a Shared ride estimate in the Lyft app: Tap 'Shared.
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Pros and Cons of Lyft and UberUber 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.
If you request a ride during times of really high demand, you'll pay an inflated rate. Times of high demand and low driver supply are called Prime Time. Prime Time fees are extra fees that Lyft charges during busy times.
We never share your phone number or personal information with other riders or drivers. And once a trip is complete, your pickup and drop-off locations are concealed in the driver's trip history. If you rate your driver three stars or fewer, you won't be matched with them again.
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.
Lyft uses your phone's location services to give you a great ride experience. We only access your location if the Lyft app is running on your phone. If you close the app, we won't access that info.
The cost of the ride is divided equally among riders who accept the invitation to split. Is there an additional cost? Yes. When splitting, each participating rider is charged a fee of 25 cents.
Generally, drivers keep 75% of the fare price for any given ride and Uber takes 25% of the fare. To calculate an estimate as to how much on average a driver would take home for a 30-minute ride, there are additional deductions to consider like the Rider Fee and other expenses (gas and vehicle expenses).
While both services look identical, there are major differences. Uber is richer in features and available in more cities. Yet Lyft is more transparent in its receipts about the details of a trip, which can help consumers understand when prices increase; Uber's opaque receipts could leave people perplexed.
Lyft is facing lawsuits from drivers and passengers who say they were sexually assaulted during rides. They're accusing the ride-hailing company of failing to protect them.
A Lyft / Uber rider does not have to indicate they are bringing friends. UberX and Lyft allow the rider to bring up to 3 friends with them for a total of 4 passengers. For for XL or Plus trips the rider can bring up to 5 friends for a total of 6 passengers total.
All in all, Uber drivers in 2022 were grossing about $1,040 on average per month, while Lyft drivers were grossing $787 per month. Now, that's not to say Uber drivers always make more than Lyft drivers for the same hours or miles driven.
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.
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.
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.