Drive Lyft

New Drivers:
Earn Up to $400 in Bonuses

Earn $100 for every 10 rides during your first 7 days in the Manhattan Area. This can occur up to four times.

Earn additional bonuses for completing ride targets within a specified time period. Example: 10 rides = $100, 20 rides = $200, 30 rides = $300.

• New drivers on the platform only.
• Region-specific caps may apply.
• Participation is subject to Lyft’s Terms of Service.
• Lyft reserves the right to deny a bonus in case of suspected fraud or abuse.
• The promotion is time-limited and may be suspended.
• Promotion amounts may vary by region and may change.
• Switching region while the promotion is in progress voids the offer.

Open the Lyft app and set your status to online.

Review the route and estimated pay rate in the app before accepting.

Locate the passenger’s pickup location and ensure a safe arrival.

Finish the ride in the app and view your earnings instantly.

• Pay transparency:
  Lyft caps its fee at 30% of passenger payments before insurance, taxes, and fees.
• Insurance protection:
  Most personal auto policies do not cover driving for Lyft;
  Lyft maintains commercial insurance on behalf of drivers where allowed by law.
• 24/7 support:
  Access help any time through the app.
• Women+ Connect feature:
  Gives women and nonbinary drivers more control and choice in how they earn.

Both passengers and drivers rate each other after every ride, ensuring mutual accountability.