What kind of experience do I need to become a Lyft driver?
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You must have at least one year of driving experience and three years if you are under 25.
All requirements differ from state to state. For example, you must have a US driver's license for at least a year before you can drive with Lyft in California, Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Vermont. Moreover, if you want to drive in Massachusetts you must have at least three years if you're 22 or younger or one year if you're 23 or older.
What percentage of income is guaranteed to a Lyft driver?
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The driver receives at least 70% of passenger payments after external fees each week, taking into account Lyft's profit obligations.
What are bonuses for in Lyft?
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Bonuses allow you to earn more. They are usually offered during the busiest times and in the busiest places. They can help you decide when, where, and how much to drive.
What is the Ride Challenges bonus?
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Earn a bonus by completing a certain number of rides within a set time frame. You can choose the Ride Challenge that fits your driving plans. Plan how much to drive based on how much you want to earn. You'll have a few days to complete each challenge.
What tips do experienced Lyft drivers give?
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Drivers recommend helping with opening doors and luggage, making contact with passengers, talking about local attractions and shopping, and of course, ensuring the temperature inside the car and the music volume are comfortable.
What bonuses exist for using Lyft Direct?
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Using the Lyft Direct debit card, you can receive cash back and discounts through Mastercard® Easy Savings. Note that rewards and cashback may vary.
How is the cashback amount determined for gas and charging?
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Your Lyft Rewards tier determines the cashback amount for gas and EV charging at public stations. Elite drivers can get 10% cash back on gas and 12% on EV charging. Platinum drivers get 7%, Gold drivers earn 3%, Silver drivers get 2%, and all other cardholders get 1%.
What does the Wellness Perks Essentials package offer?
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The fee for Wellness Perks Essentials is $1 per week. You will receive roadside assistance, identity theft monitoring, family telemedicine, mobile phone protection, a family savings plan, and family dental plans.
