Why is Lyft saying I'm under 18?


Why is Lyft saying I'm under 18? 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. Riders who receive multiple reports for appearing to be underage will need to go through an additional identity verification process.


Do I get charged if Lyft driver cancels?

If you request a ride for someone else, you'll be charged any cancel or no-show fees for that ride. For Lyft Scheduled rides, we may charge a cancellation fee if: You cancel the ride within 1 hour of pick-up time, and a driver has been matched.


How do I verify my age on Lyft?

ID Submission
  1. ID submission: Scan a government-issued ID. If you can't provide a government-issued ID, there are other options listed under 'Accepted IDs'.
  2. Take a photo of yourself: Take and submit a photo of yourself. This will become your profile photo to help drivers identify you.


Can my kid use my Lyft account?

Please keep in mind, all Family members must be at least 18 years old to have a Lyft account. Note: Passengers under the age of 18 aren't allowed to travel alone, even if an adult holds a Lyft Family account.


Can you deliver Uber eats under 18?

*To register as a delivery partner with Uber Eats, you must be at least 18 years old.


Do Lyft drivers get paid for waiting at stops?

Waiting at a stop After 5 minutes at a stop, you can choose to continue to wait or to end the ride. You'll get paid for the completed portion of the ride even if you choose to end a ride after waiting five minutes.


How long is too long for Lyft?

If you ask your Lyft driver to wait, the maximum time they can stay is 10 minutes before they end the trip. If you are going to make a mid-stop to pick something up, make it a short trip. Anything longer than 10 minutes, we advise you to end the trip and start a new one once you're done with your errands.


How much do Uber drivers make?

At a Glance: Uber drivers in the U.S. average $38,002 yearly, with earnings ranging from $15 to $22 hourly. Factors like location, surge pricing, and incentives, such as guaranteed earnings for new drivers, can boost earnings.


Can your Lyft driver wait for you?

Wait time fees may be charged at a per minute rate when your driver has arrived at the pickup location and has been waiting for more than 2 minutes (5 minutes for Lux Black and Lux Black XL).


Why do Lyft drivers cancel so much?

Why do Lyft drivers keep canceling my ride? Lyft drivers can cancel a ride after accepting it if something comes up. However, some drivers will cancel rides once they realize that the passenger is too far away. In some cases, drivers can cancel rides because the passenger isn't responding to text messages or calls.


Why did I get denied for Uber?

Most common reasons for rejection. Background Verification Failed: Uber and Lyft will reject you for any issues with the background verification. If the timing of your charge falls outside their stated guidelines, pending issues and arrests without convictions are causes the rejection.


Can I order an Uber for my 14 year old?

Teen accounts are the only authorized way for teens aged 13-17 to use the Uber platform with consent from their legal guardian.


Can a Lyft driver reject your ride?

Acceptance rates are based on the percentage of ride requests you accept and complete. You have the right to accept or decline a ride request at any time. Declined requests still count toward your total ride requests for your acceptance rate. If a passenger cancels a ride request, your acceptance rate won't change.


Does Lyft tell you who your driver is?

The app will alert you that your Lyft driver is on their way! This is how you will know that a driver has accepted your ride request. It comes up in your app. It shows the driver's name.


Can you pay Uber with cash?

Can I pay for Uber with cash? Yes, you can pay with cash. Before requesting a ride, go to the Payment section in the app and select Cash. At the end of your trip, pay cash directly to your driver.


Is Lyft cheaper then Uber?

Pros and Cons of Lyft and Uber There are some key differences between Uber and Lyft. 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.


Do Lyft drivers get penalized for cancelling?

Lyft uses cancel and no-show fees to make sure you're paid for your time and effort. You'll either get paid a minimum cancel fee or receive earnings based on the time and distance you drive, whichever is greater.


Can a 16 year old take an Uber alone?

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.


Is it rude to not talk to your Lyft driver?

No, it is not rude at all. Drivers have to take cues from passengers, and if you're talking about just you as a passenger, I tend to open with just saying hi and asking how they're doing.