Uber Uber allows any licensed driver meeting their state’s minimum driving age to work for the company. Applicants must have one year of licensed driving if they are 24 years old and up and three years of licensed driving if they are 23 years old and younger. Lyft Lyft requires all drivers to be at least 21 […]
Category: Driver Policies
Does Uber or Lyft require citizenship to drive?
Uber and Lyft do not list citizenship as a requirement for its applicants. The companies require valid driver’s licenses that can be obtained by citizens and permanent residents with rules varying by state.
Does Uber or Lyft limit driver hours?
Uber Uber limits each driver to 12 hours of continuous access to the app before requiring a six-hour break. Lyft Lyft requires each driver to take a continuous break of at least six hours after 14 hours of continuous driving or access to the app’s driver mode.
Can you be an Uber or Lyft driver with a DUI?
Uber’s background check policy indicates that driving violations typically disqualify applicants from working for the company. Lyft says that they may disqualify applicants with DUIs within seven years of their application date. Both companies may adjust these policies to comply with local and state laws.
Can Uber or Lyft drivers refuse a destination?
Uber and Lyft drivers are expected to take passengers to their destinations after accepting requests. Drivers are able to deny rides but failure to take passengers to their requested stops can lead to lower ratings and deactivation from the apps with repeated incidents. Drivers are asked to contact law enforcement and the companies if they arrive at dangerous destinations.
Can Uber or Lyft drivers have cameras?
Uber and Lyft allow drivers to install cameras in their cars to ensure safe rides. The companies stipulate that drivers must comply with local laws limiting camera use or informing passengers of recording devices.
Can Uber or Lyft drivers deny rides?
Drivers with Uber and Lyft are able to reject ride requests unless the rejection is based on discrimination based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, or disability. Both companies incentivize drivers to accept as many rides as possible by including rejected rides in its calculation of acceptance rates. A driver who frequently rejects rides will receive a lower acceptance […]
Can Uber or Lyft drivers carry guns?
Uber and Lyft maintain unequivocal prohibitions on drivers and riders carrying firearms during their trips. Lyft prohibits other weapons including knives, explosives, and tasers.
Can Uber or Lyft drivers advertise?
There are no specific limitations on Uber and Lyft drivers placing advertising inside or outside of their vehicles. The companies have recommended drivers not use third-party advertising services to improve rider experiences.
Can Uber or Lyft driver bring a friend or family member?
Uber and Lyft prohibit family members and friends of drivers from joining paying riders during trips. Company policies reference passenger safety as a concern because driver family and friends are not subject to background checks.