Drive Lyft

New drivers:
Get a maximum of $400 in bonuses

Earn $100 for every 10 rides during your first 7 days in the Chicago area, repeat up to 4 times.

Every time you hit a ride target, you’ll earn a bonus and it will be automatically added to your account. Rides must be completed within the time period specified in the offer.

Example: 10 rides =$100, +10 rides =$100, +10 rides =$100, +10 rides =$100, total 40 rides =$400.

• Tiers are based on the number of rides completed.
• Region-specific caps may apply.
• Participation in this promotion is subject to Lyft's Terms of Service.
• Lyft reserves the right to deny honoring a Tiered Bonus in the event of suspected fraud or abuse.
• This promotion runs for a limited time and may be suspended or ended at Lyft's discretion.
• The amount varies by region and time of application and may be changed at Lyft's discretion.
• If you sign up for a new driver Tiered Bonuses promotion and switch your region or province while it's in progress, it will void the offer.
• Tiered Bonuses only apply to new drivers on the platform.

No car? Get a flexible rental with Lyft Express Drive. Learn more.

Rent a car any time—and return it when you want after 7 days.

Insurance and standard maintenance are always included.

Drive unlimited miles for Lyft and get extra miles for personal use.

Earnings that add up. Earn bonuses to reach your goals faster, and enjoy peace of mind with exclusive features like out-of-your-way pay and 5-minute delay pay.

Pay transparency. Lyft’s fee is capped at 30% of passenger payments before insurance, taxes, and government fees are subtracted.

Enjoy more choice. The new Women+ Connect feature gives women and nonbinary drivers more control and choice in how they earn.

Get help anytime, 24/7. We’re continually investing in safety tools and policies to help protect you on the road.

Step 1:
Open the app and go online.

Step 2:
Accept a ride request. You’ll see the route and estimated pay rate in the app.

Step 3:
Pick up your passenger.

Step 4:
End the ride. You’ll see your earnings instantly.

You're required to maintain personal auto insurance that meets minimum state requirements. However, most personal auto policies will not cover you while you're using the Lyft app. Where consistent with state and local laws, Lyft maintains commercial insurance on behalf of drivers. This commercial insurance provides certain coverages while you're using the Lyft app. Learn more.

Drivers rate passengers after each ride, so you’ve always got a say. We also require passengers to provide valid credit card information for identity verification purposes.

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