Passengers must be at least 18 years old to sign up for a Lyft account, including Lyft Family accounts. We don't allow passengers under the age of 18 to take Lyfts without an adult. If a driver believes a passenger might be underage, the driver may ask the passenger to confirm their age.

In 2026, the standard age to have a personal Lyft account remains 18 years old. However, Lyft has expanded its "Lyft Teen" program, which allows teenagers aged 13 to 17 to ride unaccompanied under a parent or guardian's supervision. To use this, a parent must invite the teen to join a "Family Account," which gives the parent real-time tracking of the ride, the driver's details, and the ability to communicate with the driver. For children under 13, Lyft strictly prohibits riding alone; they must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Drivers are instructed to cancel rides if they suspect a passenger is an unaccompanied minor who is not part of an official Teen account. It is also important to note that for younger children, parents are responsible for providing their own car seats, as Lyft drivers are not required to carry them, and local safety laws regarding child restraints still apply regardless of the vehicle being a rideshare.