Is it possible to get reactivated on Lyft?

With a Driverly Premium Membership, drivers can get exclusive access to reactivation services that has helped several drivers get their accounts back. There are a few different reasons why a Lyft driver account could be disabled, and it's important to know what those reasons are so you can get your account back online.



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Reapplication is possible to both Lyft and Uber. The companies don't make it easy for you. Many people who have been rejected or deactivated have reapplied and been accepted by the companies. If you were rejected due to a criminal record, there is almost no chance you will be accepted by either company, sorry.

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When you delete your Lyft account, it is actually deactivated – that means the company may save some of your information whether you have an active account or not, in compliance with its privacy policy. However, this will also make it easier to reactivate your Lyft account should you want to use Lyft again.

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If you can prove that you were innocent and did not have any violations, you may have been unlawfully fired from your Uber position. Although Uber drivers are independent contractors, you may still be able to take legal action. One of the most common ways that an Uber driver is deactivated is after an accident.

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Unaccompanied minors can only use Uber via an approved teen profile in an eligible city. So in any areas that doesn't have UberX Teen or teen profiles, riders under 18 can't use Uber alone. Minors can't request rides, and minors can't ride alone in an Uber even if a parent or guardian says that they requested the ride.

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If you can't provide an ID, you can send us an alternative document. This document must contain your name and any additional information required (e.g. mailing address or date of birth).

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Here are some of the most frequent triggers for deactivation from Lyft, along with advice on how to prevent or address them.
  1. You violated a traffic regulation. ...
  2. You carried drugs or alcohol. ...
  3. Travelers involved in drug use. ...
  4. Expired documents. ...
  5. Your car doesn't pass standards. ...
  6. You carried a minor.


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Why Drivers are Deactivated after Car Accidents. Accidents are often associated with unsafe driving. Because of that, Uber and Lyft typically deactivate driver accounts after accidents. This allows them to investigate the incident (to determine whether the rideshare driver caused the accident, for instance).

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Using “abusive, discriminatory, sexual, or inappropriate language, behavior, or gestures.” This is stated explicitly under Lyft's Community Guidelines and Uber's no-sex rule. It is prohibited for sexual acts to be done between riders and drivers during trips.

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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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Lyft requires an up-to-date background check to remain on the platform. We'll conduct continuous criminal and driving record monitoring of active drivers. Lyft reserves the right to disqualify a driver at any time, should their background check reveal any disqualifying offense.

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