How does Lyft pair riders with drivers

Lyft pairs riders with drivers who will arrive the soonest. Doing this allows drivers to stay busy, and riders to get their destination quick.

Factors Lyft considers when pairing drivers and riders such:

  • the distance between the rider’s and driver’s locations
  • driver ride preferences (e.g. destination mode)
  • expected benefits and costs to drivers, riders, and Lyft.
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