What are the different tiers of Lyft?

Points you earn unlock tiers: Silver, Gold, and Platinum. When you reach a tier, you'll stay in it for that qualifying period and the next one. To find busy hours in your area, tap 'Lyft Rewards' in your Lyft Driver app.



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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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If I see a 5.0 rating, chances are you are a good passenger. I am going to accept your ride, even though there's a chance you're just a first-time rider.

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Over 5,100 driver reviews on Indeed give Lyft a cumulative rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars. Uber's profile on Indeed reflects 16,900 driver reviews, with a cumulative average rating of 3.6 stars out of 5.

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If your Driving Score falls below the required threshold then you will lose your Tier, and you will remain ineligible to earn that Tier, until your Driving Score improves sufficiently.

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Diamond Members The highest tier of Uber Rewards provides access to all the perks of the Gold and Platinum levels along with premium phone support, access to Uber's highest rated drivers, Double Eats points, and premium rides point boost.

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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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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.

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Diamond Members The highest tier of Uber Rewards provides access to all the perks of the Gold and Platinum levels along with premium phone support, access to Uber's highest rated drivers, Double Eats points, and premium rides point boost.

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An UberXL car will fit up to 6 passengers. When should someone take an UberX over a normal Uber? There are several different types of Uber. Not all are available in every market.

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One of the reasons they could deny a ride is because of a bad rating. While a bad passenger rating could limit your chances of getting a ride, even worse is that you could be deactivated from the Lyft platform entirely if you get enough bad ratings.

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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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John Zimmer is the co-founder and former president of Lyft, an on-demand transportation company, which he founded with Logan Green in 2012.

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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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