Why would Lyft deny my application?

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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Background check issues Felony convictions in the last 7 years. Serious criminal convictions—including sexual assault, sex crimes against children, murder/homicide, terrorism, human trafficking, and kidnapping—at any time in the driver or delivery person's history. Any serious criminal charges that are still pending.

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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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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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Lyft uses acceptance rates to determine eligibility for certain features, except in California. You can view your acceptance rate in your Driver Dashboard. Skip to: Acceptance rating calculation.

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Before requesting a ride, we may ask passengers to submit the following. ID submission: Scan a government-issued ID. If you can't provide a government-issued ID, there are other options listed under 'Accepted IDs'. Take a photo of yourself: Take and submit a photo of yourself.

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There is no set limit of negative ratings before a passenger is banned from their service. If a passenger is blacklisted, they get an e-mail notification.

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We will notify you if we detect fraudulent behaviour on your account, explaining the activity that we have detected. Engaging in fraudulent activities, even once, can lead to permanent deactivation from the platform.

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Uber/Lyft/TNC drivers are contractors. We are all free to refuse any trip we want. The only reason we can't refuse is discrimination. “I'm not going to drive you because you're black” is discrimination.

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A Policy of No Refunds All of the charges are non-refundable and they have a no-refund policy that is applicable at all times no matter, according to the language “your decision to terminate usage of the Lyft Platform, any disruption to the Lyft Platform or Rideshare Services, or any other reason whatsoever”.

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Enjoy guaranteed earnings You'll earn at least 120% of the minimum wage, including 34¢ per mile whenever you're booked with a passenger.

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Lyft Family allows you to link accounts with other riders. Your Family members can use a shared payment method to pay for all Lyft rides. You'll also have access to safety features, including the ability to share ride details (driver details and location tracking).

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Do you mean does Lyft deactivate a driver for having a low acceptance rate? No, they don't. However, if you accept rides with the intention of not completing them, then you get deactivated.

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The clear answer is just no. The acceptance rate doesn't matter to you as an Uber Driver at all.

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