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This article was co-written by Christopher Batchelor. Chris Batchelor drives for both Uber and Lyft. He has taken more than 1800 rides on Uber and nearly 300 on Lyft in the past two years.
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If you are looking for extra income, a Lyft driver career is an option not to be missed. You will have interesting conversations with customers while driving around town. During the tourist season and peak hours, you can earn a decent income even if this is just a side job. To become a Lyft driver, you need to meet a few basic requirements, apply online, and pass a test drive.
Steps
Check the requirements
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Meet the requirements. To run Lyft, you must be 21 years of age or older. In addition, you need to pass a background check and a driver record.
- In the last 3 years, you must not have more than 3 violations while traveling, such as not obeying traffic lights. You also must not make serious mistakes like speeding and overtaking. [1] X Research Source
- In the last 7 years, you must not have had a drug use or drunk driving offense. In addition, you cannot commit any felony while driving, such as causing an accident and then fleeing.
- In the last 7 years, you must have no criminal history of violence, sex, theft, destruction of property, felony or drug-related crimes.
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Your driver’s license must be valid. You need a valid state driver’s license, as well as one year of U.S. driving experience. If you just moved in recently and want to drive for Lyft, go to the Department of motor vehicles (DMV) and get your certification. [2] X Research Source
- If you have recently moved in and have a new state license, you will need to show proof that you have one year of driving experience. You can take a picture of your old driver’s license before you change it to a new state license. [3] X Research Sources
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Buy car insurance in the state. Existing car insurance must be in-state coverage and your name needs to be on the policy. In addition, you need to be insured at the state minimum. [4] X Research Sources
- The information in the insurance policy must match the vehicle you want to use to drive for Lyft.
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Your car must meet the required standards. To run Lyft, you need a four-door car in good condition. [5] X Research Source In particular, the vehicle must be fully functional, clean, and free of serious damage. The instrument should meet the following specifications: [6] X Research Source
- 2004 and later cars.
- All seat belts must be in good working order.
- The tread depth of the tire is still good. The tires are new and the coin fits in the grooves on the tire.
- Four doors are in good condition. Each door has a handle so it can be opened from the outside.
- All car lights work fine. Signal lights, headlights, priority lights, indicator lights, brake lights, fog lights and other lights work normally.
- Air conditioning and heating work.
- Window scrolls up and down in good condition.
- Nothing obstructs the view, such as a crack in the windshield.
- Bodywork in good condition.
- The silencer and exhaust work.
- Normal adjustable seat.
- Car horn works.
- Engine, transmission, suspension, steering wheel or brakes are no problem.
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Sign up for the Express Drive car rental program if you don’t have a vehicle. If you meet all the requirements but don’t have a car, the window of opportunity is still there! You can sign up for one of Lyft’s affiliated car rental companies, such as Hertz or Enterprise. Although it costs money to rent a car, this is a suitable option to try at first even if you later want to buy your own car to run. [7] X Research Sources
- Renting a car to run Lyft averages about $150-250 per week. [8] X Research Sources
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Download the mobile app. You need a smartphone to work because drivers pick up rides through the Lyft mobile app. Specifically, you’ll need at least an iPhone 4 with iOS 9.0 or later. For Android, the operating system must be 6.0 or higher. [9] X Research Source
Register to work
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Create a Lyft account. On a personal computer or smartphone, visit the Lyft website. You’ll need to enter your name, email address, city, and phone number. At this stage, you can also get a rough estimate of your income based on the city and the number of hours you plan to drive.
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Fill out basic information on the Lyft website. Once you’ve created an account, you’ll be asked to fill out basic information that Lyft relies on and check your background, driving record, identity, and vehicle to make sure you’re eligible. Lyft will contact you regarding the status of your application.
Chris Batchelor drives for both Uber and Lyft. He has taken more than 1800 rides on Uber and nearly 300 on Lyft in the past two years.
Christopher Batchelor
Uber and Lyft Drivers
Uber and Lyft Drivers
The registration process can take about a week. Chris Batchelor – Uber and Lyft Driver – shared: “When I signed up to run Lyft, I started the process on my phone, but then I switched to the website to access the links Lyft sent. I also had to submit documents and car pictures through the windshield taken from the outside. The whole process took about a week before I was accepted.”
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Pass the test drive. After registering online, you will receive an email from a Lyft advisor. The Lyft Mentor is an experienced Lyft driver who will check your suitability for the job. You will be scheduled to schedule an appointment with a Lyft advisor and driver to take the instructor for a test drive. At this point, you can ask about your Lyft experience and listen to some advice. [10] X Research Source
- The instructor will take a photo of you, your vehicle, and your certificate and send it to Lyft. [11] X Research Source
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Download the Lyft app. Open the App store on your smartphone. Open the search bar and type “Lyft”. Click “Get” to get the mobile app. Once the app is downloaded to your phone, a steering wheel icon will appear in the upper right corner. Tap the steering wheel icon to open the driver interface on the app. [12] X Research Source
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Enter bank account information into the driver’s dashboard. To receive payments from Lyft, you need to enter your banking information into the dashboard on your Lyft account. Although it can be done on a phone, it is recommended that you use a computer to do this. You need to enter your bank’s account number and routing number. [13] X Research Source
- On a personal check, the routing number is the 9-digit sequence in the lower left corner.
- The 13-character account number is also to the right of the check.
- Lyft only transfers money to a checking account.
Run Lyft
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Determine peak hours. We can make more money running in rush hour, so find out when rush hour is regulated in the current city. Usually, rush hour is determined late at night when people return from pubs. Early morning is also considered rush hour because many people often use the app to go to work. [14] X Research Source
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Determine the peak season of the year. Peak season for earning money in the region will depend on the local economy. Therefore, you should find out when tourists start coming to the city or town, as well as the time when major festivals or events are most likely to occur here. [15] X Research Source
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Learn from the local driver community. Chat with other Lyft drivers. Join social networking sites for Lyft or Uber drivers in your area, such as Facebook groups. Ask for advice from more experienced drivers on how to maximize earnings, for example. [16] X Research Source
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Provide the best service to customers. Since passengers will rate their experience on the trip, you need to be friendly and provide good service. Lyft is known for providing a convenient and fun experience, so it’s a good idea to be proactive while driving. A cheerful attitude not only helps you get more “tips” but also improves your rating on the app – a criterion for drivers to receive more trips. [17] X Research Source
Advice
- Sign up for both Uber and Lyft. You can make more money running both Uber and Lyft. While Lyft is said to be more driver-friendly, Uber is slightly more popular. [18] X Research Sources
Warning
- If you feel like an introvert and don’t like socializing, then you should find another job. It is difficult to get good reviews on the Lyft app if you are not friendly and open. [19] X Research Source
- You need to be realistic about the earning potential of the profession. Lyft driver is a great side job that you can do on weekends or in your free time, but I’m afraid the income won’t be enough to live on if you work full time. [20] X Research Source
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This article was co-written by Christopher Batchelor. Chris Batchelor drives for both Uber and Lyft. He has taken more than 1800 rides on Uber and nearly 300 on Lyft in the past two years.
This article has been viewed 1,464 times.
If you are looking for extra income, a Lyft driver career is an option not to be missed. You will have interesting conversations with customers while driving around town. During the tourist season and peak hours, you can earn a decent income even if this is just a side job. To become a Lyft driver, you need to meet a few basic requirements, apply online, and pass a test drive.
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