What are the different levels of Lyft?

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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Lyft XL rates are a bit higher than standard Lyft rides. Lyft XL rates vary by region.

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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 General Consensus of Tipping Lyft Drivers Usually, if the ride is a short distance, then the tips will usually range from $1 to $5. For the more lengthy and costly trips, 10% to 20% tips are displayed as options. Of course, you also have the ability to select your own tip amount.

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If you feel your party or amount of luggage may overfill a regular 4-door car, we suggest requesting a Lyft XL ride, which can seat up to 6.

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Being a Lyft Lux driver is worth it. Typically the passengers are more respectful than standard Lyft riders because they expect a higher ride quality.

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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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Uber has an advantage because of its broad availability worldwide. The company, which has operations in 63 countries, is a behemoth compared with Lyft, which is available in just the United States and Canada. The bottom line: In terms of features, reward programs and availability, Uber has an edge over Lyft.

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Lyft Pink members can ride like VIPs, every time they ride, now for $9.99 per month, or $99 annually. Members get faster pickups at no extra cost with complimentary upgrades to Priority Pickup on Standard rides. Members also enjoy exclusive savings on Lyft Lux, XL, and Preferred rides; and relaxed ride cancellations.

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No, Lyft drivers can't see who tipped them. When a payout is done they can see how much they were tipped total from all the rides since they were paid last, but not who or when. It's important to ensure that drivers don't start “passing” on riders because they “know” it won't be a tipped ride, so it's all kept secret.

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Tipping is optional. You are free to add a tip, and drivers are free to accept tips. How do I leave my driver a tip? The easiest way to tip your driver is through the app.

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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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Like Uber, Lyft also doesn't allow you to request multiple vehicles at the same time. This will only work if you only need 2 vehicles in total. Lyft XL and Lux Black XL can transport up to 5 riders per vehicle.

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