Drive Lyft

New Drivers:
Get a maximum of $400 in bonuses

Earn $100 for every 10 rides during your first 7 days in the Washington, D.C. Area, repeat up to 4 times.

Tiered bonuses reward cumulative rides: 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 is subject to Lyft's Terms of Service.
• Lyft reserves the right to deny honoring a Tiered Bonus for suspected fraud or abuse.
• The promotion runs for a limited time and may be suspended or ended at Lyft's discretion.
• The amount varies by region and may change.
• Switching region while the promotion is in progress voids the offer.
• Tiered Bonuses only apply to new drivers on the platform.

No car? Get a flexible rental with Lyft Express Drive – the more you drive, the less you pay with all-inclusive rentals designed to help you earn on your terms.

• Unlimited Lyft miles for rides and extra miles for personal use.
• Pay transparency – Lyft’s fee is capped at 30% of passenger payments before insurance, taxes, and fees are deducted.
• More choice – features like Women+ Connect give women and nonbinary drivers more control and choice in how they earn.
• 24/7 support – safety tools and policies to help protect you on the road.

Activate your driver status and begin receiving ride requests.

View the route and estimated pay in the app before accepting.

Ensure a safe and courteous pickup.

The ride ends automatically in the app; earnings are displayed instantly.

Maintain personal auto insurance meeting minimum state requirements. Most policies do not cover Lyft use;
Lyft provides commercial insurance where state laws allow. This coverage applies while you are actively using the Lyft app.

Drivers rate passengers after each ride; passengers must provide valid credit card information for identity verification.

• How does Women+ Connect work?
• How long does the application process take?