So, you’re interested in becoming a driver for Lyft? Well, here’s everything you need to know to become a driver for Lyft.
Requirements To Become A Driver
- You must be at least 21 years old
- Complete a vehicle inspection that covers mechanical and cosmetic condition
- You must have in-state insurance with your name on the policy
- Must have an in-state US driver’s license and one full year of US driving experience
- In-state plates with a current registration
- Pass a background check and a driving record check
- Own a smartphone: iPhone 5s or newer running iOS 11+, Android devices running 7+ Comply with any local regulations in your area
Services You Can Drive For
- Lyft Standard
- Lyft XL
- Lyft LUX
Lyft Standard Vehicle Requirements
- 4-door car that is year 2006 or newer. Varies in many cities
- Must seat 4 passengers
- No major cosmetic damage
- No salvage or rebuilt title
- Must pass a vehicle inspection
- Driver must be listed on vehicle’s insurance policy
Lyft XL Vehicle Requirements
- Must seat 6 passengers
- Same model year requirements as regular Lyft
- Lyft XL drivers receive ride requests for both XL and regular Lyft rides. You can’t choose to only receive XL requests
Lyft LUX Vehicle Requirements
- Must seat 4 passengers
- 2011 or newer
- Luxury vehicles from these brands: Acura, Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Infiniti, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Mercedes-Benz
- Other vehicles qualify: Full list of vehicles eligible for Lyft Lux
What Does Lyft Check In Car Inspection?
- Headlights
- Tail-lights
- Turn indicator lights
- Break lights
- Foot brakes
- Emergency/parking brake
- Steering mechanism
- Windshield
- Heat and air conditioning
- Front, rear and side window
- Front seat adjustment mechanism
- Door controls (open, close, lock)
- Horn
- Speedometer
- Body condition/damage
- Muffler and exhaust system
- Condition of tires, including tread depth
- Interior and exterior rearview mirrors
- Safety belts for driver and passengers
What Does Lyft For In There Background Check?
As part of your onboarding, Lyft will conduct a criminal background check with your consent. Potential U.S. drivers must provide a valid social security number in order to undergo the criminal background check, which is conducted by a third-party company, Checkr, Inc. The background check searches national and county-level databases, as well as local courthouse records, for convictions throughout your adult life. This check also searches the United States Department of Justice Sex Offender Registry and the Federal Criminal Records database.
The results of the background check are reviewed by Lyft and assessed against applicable regulations and Lyft’s internal safety criteria. You may be ineligible to drive on the Lyft platform if, at the time of your application, your background check results reveal that you:
- Are listed on the National Sex Offender Registry database
- Have been convicted at any time of a disqualifying violent crime (such as homicide, kidnapping, human trafficking, arson, burglary, carjacking, robbery, or aggravated assault)
- Have been convicted at any time of a sexual offense (such as rape, sexual assault, or child pornography)
- Have been convicted at any time of an act of terror
- Have been convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in the past seven years, or longer in some jurisdictions
- Have been convicted of a disqualifying fraud-related offense in the past seven years for most jurisdictions, although this time frame may be longer, or shorter, in certain jurisdictions
- Have been convicted of a disqualifying drug-related offense in the past seven years for most jurisdictions, although this time frame may be longer, or shorter, in certain jurisdictions
- Have been convicted of a disqualifying theft or property damage offense in the past seven years for most jurisdictions, although this time frame may be longer, or shorter, in certain jurisdictions
Please be aware that laws governing disqualifying convictions vary significantly by jurisdiction, and the above list is not inclusive of all disqualifying convictions. You may be found ineligible to drive for Lyft based on other types of records.
If your background check reveals potentially disqualifying information, you will receive a copy of the report via email along with instructions on how to dispute the results. Keep in mind that background checks may take several weeks to process.
Sign Up To Drive
Click here to sign up to drive for Lyft.