So I had a guy in the car, I've taken him a few times so it's normally more chilled as we've gotten comfortable with each other, you know the type, a modest tip, normal passenger, isn't gonna narc on you if a "shit" slips out in conversation, etc. So anyway, I'm driving along and the next one pops up, with a 4.0. I laughed out loud which prompted him to ask about it, so I explained it was a 4.0 rated rider as he leaned over and looked. He was like "Out of 10?" I'm like "No, out of 5", to which he replies "4 out of 5 isn't bad... wait, you guys rate us too?!" LMAO. So I explain that yes after every trip riders get rated by their drivers as well.

He asked what ratings I do I said 4.9 and 5.0, MAYBE a 4.8 if it's slow and the pay is okay. He panicked and asked what his rating was, I told him I thought it was 5.0 but he could check on his profile, which he did FAST, then audibly sighed with relief when he had 5.0 stars. Dude it's not THAT serious, lol.

Either way, it's funny some people don't know we also rate them. Perhaps that is how these people get ratings that low instead and sit there wondering what's taking so long to find a ride instead of adjusting their behavior. 4.0 is insane and the lowest I've seen on the app.

Not too sure why... But how long before I get suspended or banned?

You know the ones- the ones where a third party has scheduled the ride for a patient, usually elderly and disabled to some extent. Yesterday I was sent to the wrong pick up spot on 3 different rides like this. One of them was with a man who could not speak clearly- he had the worst mush mouth/slurred words I’ve ever heard and the pick up spot was 3 blocks from where the app sent me. I was lucky that I actually had the customer’s number to call but I could not understand what he was saying to get to the right spot. I finally understood the word hospital and went to the main entrance on the off chance that’s where he was. And then they had had the wrong drop off address as well! At least then he was in my car and could just point the right way, but JFC! Whatever organization is booking these rides needs to get their shit together. It wasn’t the pax fault- he obviously had serious health issues and has had a stroke or something.

Nearly a month ago i told everyone i had been placed on hold but didn't know why. I eventually tried to log in and it let me in with the message: "we're reviewing your information on the allegation of driving Under the influence. You will receive an email to respond to in the near future. We know how valuable your time is".

It was the day after i had worked 12 hours at my real job- elem teacher and then driven home to wash dishes while waiting on a good ride to pop up.

Finally today, after not hearing a word in a month i decided to send a message on the help page. They reactivated my account without even asking my side of the story.

That means they took about $2,500 out of my pocket without even caring for the facts.

'I am too old to fight. Need some protection.

Hi guys,

I'm going to be getting a car soon and I am considering maybe joining Lyft as a driver. I'm thinking about going with a 2009-2011 Lincoln Town Car. What are your experiences driving for Lyft? Is the take-home pay worth the time, effort and gas money? How much does Lyft take? And finally, should I bother applying?

Thanks!

I’ll start by saying I’m a retired Veteran living in South Texas. Inflation and rising costs have caused me to look for part time work. I’ve driven for Lyft before but that was years ago. How is it driving for Lyft in 2026? The thing I liked most about Lyft was that you work when you want and you answer to no one. Thinking about buying a used Toyota Corolla SE to drive. What’re your thoughts?

Hey y'all, just wanted to put out a massive warning for anyone driving in SF or anywhere with multiple bridge crossings. Lyft has a sneaky new "rule" and they are actively robbing us on tolls.
I just had a shift where I crossed the bridge multiple times with an actual customer in my back seat each time. When I checked my earnings, they only reimbursed me for one single outbound toll.
I spent hours fighting support, escalated it all the way up to supervisors and managers, and they flat-out told me: This is their new policy. They said Lyft's new rules dictate they will only pay one outbound toll per day, period—even if you have a paying passenger in your car for the subsequent crossings.

So basically, if you take a second or third passenger across a bridge, lyft just pays you one time.
Check your earnings statements carefully, guys. This is completely unacceptable. Anyone else running into this new "one toll rule" yet?

I personally am, but it's still around 75-85 degrees still. I will be glad when it really cools down and gets to real fall weather. Hopefully soon. The reason why is sometimes when I grind I will be out all day and sometimes I am not close to home and would like to park for a small nap. You can't do that in the boiling hell hot summer. It will be nice to just really grind all day and when I feel sleepy I can park and just sleep without needing to leave the A/C on with the car on. Also I feel more people use ridesharing in the fall and winter months.

I am a Lyft/Uber driver in Chicago, my family's livelihood depends on this earning but with all due respect as much as I love to be tipped, it is "NOT" a mandatory thing, we provide service for the fee that we see upfront, punishing people for not tipping is like punishing us(drivers) for not driving them more than the app showed us. How would you like if someone gave you a bad review/ 1 star because you did not drove them a few miles extra than what they had selected as destination. we are taking our frustation out on the wrong person, Lyft/Uber company's make 50-55 percent of the total earning, while squeezing both the consumer and the drivers, you, I and all our fellow drivers should take this up with these giant corporations, imagine getting paid even 10-20 percent more on every ride your earnings would change drastically, and you wouldn't care about the tip anymore, you wouldn't have to cherry pick ride if you get paid 60-70 percent of the total ride earning, so kindly talk with fellow drivers and do something about holding the uber/lyft accountable rather than people who are taking the ride and already paying us.

I'm a new driver, and so far 4/25 have tipped (16%).

I thought it was mainly due to it being people getting picked up from work and me taking them home (so the assumption would be that they do this routinely = mainly not tipping). I guess this doesn't make it ok, but I could see that line of thinking.

But also the rides I picked up that were going out or coming home from a night out didn't tip.

This is all a bit surprising to me, since when I'm a rider, it's almost always because I'm going out and I tip probably 95% of the time.

What are your tip frequencies and thoughts?

Rides that I gave this afternoon are not showing up in my Lyft Direct account. I called support and they said that they were still "processing".

Said the money should show up soon but that was hours ago. Has anyone else seen this before?

It's transactional, not personal. I rated and tipped you. Thank you for your service. Bye.

Had Christian Slater, no comment.
Is that bad to say?

I noticed that the bonuses appear somewhat away from me unless I wait right in the middle of the city, and even then it has the audacity to appear in the outskirts when I'm in the city.

To add insult, as soon as I drive close or enter the area it disappears before I can collect the bonus.

I was sitting outside a Houston Cafe and on the phone when this lady driver pulls up on me and said my name. I said yes I am her, and she said she was my Lyft driver. I was so confused because i didnt order a Lyft and I told her that, and she said it was my picture on the Lyft request, but she never showed me proof. I just felt so bad in case I accidentally did order it, so I profusely apologized. she said it was okay and left. I looked at my purchase history for Lyft and haven't ordered one since two days ago, and I dont have a profile picture on my account. I went back into the cafe and told my friends and they said it sounded like possible trafficking? I just dont know how she got my name or picture if I never ordered it. Does anyone know how this could happen?

Because I tend to see a lot of repeat Riders I have taken to rating a rider four stars until they tip that I will go back and add the fifth star that way when they come up again it says you gave this ride or five stars on your last ride I know I can expect the tip. Also if we all did that then we would know if they have a higher than four rating they typically sometimes this automatic five-star bullshit is horrible

So Lyft deactivated my account because of a bogus "unsafe driving" complaint. When I asked for when it supposedly happened, they wouldn't tell me for "rider safety". I understand that, but how is one supposed to provide evidence refuting it if you don't know when it happened? Here is the email exchange between Lyft & me:

Dear Brooks,

I am writing to formally appeal the permanent deactivation of my account and to deny these allegations completely. I have not been speeding or using my phone while driving. My phone remains mounted on the dashboard at all times, making it impossible to use while I am actively driving. Furthermore, I have only received one speeding ticket in the past 15 years, which occurred in my personal vehicle long before I began driving for Lyft.

As there was no accident and no police were involved, there is no incident report or photographic evidence. Additionally, since I am driving a Lyft Express rental, I am unable to wire a dashcam into the vehicle.

I drive in and around Atlanta, GA, which is a high-traffic area with many aggressive drivers and frequent traffic jams. Consequently, there are times when sudden stops or swerving are unavoidable. I always strive to maintain a safe distance from other vehicles while driving at the speed of the surrounding traffic.

After losing my previous job of 25 years due to "government efficiency," Lyft is currently my only source of income. I would not do anything to jeopardize this opportunity. I take driver safety very seriously and do my best to ensure a safe, comfortable, and pleasant experience for all of my passengers.

I hope that you will reconsider my permanent deactivation. Please let me know if there is anything more I can do to provide a better experience for my passengers.

Best regards,

XYZ

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Hi XYZ,

My name is David and I am reaching out from Lyft regarding the current status of your deactivation appeal request.

Your account was deactivated on Monday, July 27, 2026 for alleged violations of Lyft’s Terms of Service (lyft.com/terms). Specifically, this feedback alleged you were swerving, speeding and driving in a distracted manner on the phone while driving during a Lyft ride.

We did not receive additional information from you in support of your appeal. After reviewing the allegations and your history on the platform, the decision was made to uphold the deactivation.

Please know that the decision to deactivate your account was made pursuant to Lyft’s Terms of Service. This decision will remain final and you will be unable to utilize the platform going forward.

Best,