Lyft Express Drive is a program in select cities that allows drivers to rent cars from the company. Each Express Drive rental requires 20 rides per week and includes insurance coverage.
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What is a Lyft Power Zone?
Lyft encourages drivers to serve high-demand areas of their cities with Personal Power Zones. The Lyft driver interface shows Power Zones where drivers are guaranteed bonuses for completing rides.
How much do Uber or Lyft drivers typically make?
Driver incomes for Uber and Lyft are dependent on location and the types of rides completed. Each company offers multiple tiers of rides ranging from standard four-seat to luxury six-seat vehicles that charge different rates. Riders are also charged higher rates for surge periods and pay larger fares for long-distance trips. There have been recent […]
Do Uber or Lyft drivers keep 100% of tips?
Uber and Lyft do not charge service fees on tips provided by riders through the app. The service fee applied to each ride takes money out of the standard fare instead of the tip.
Do Uber or Lyft drivers get benefits?
Uber and Lyft do not provide health insurance, vacation time, or paid sick leave to their drivers. Each driver is considered an independent contractor who does not qualify for benefits.
Do Uber or Lyft drivers get a discount on rides?
Uber and Lyft do not list ride discounts among its rewards programs for drivers. Drivers may be able to use first-time passenger codes if they haven’t previously hailed rides on Uber or Lyft.
Do Uber or Lyft drivers get 1099s?
Uber and Lyft supply 1099-MISC forms each year to drivers who earned at least $600 in the previous year. The 1099-K form is supplied to each driver who earned at least $20,000 and completed 200 rides or more in the prior year.
Do Uber or Lyft Black drivers make more?
Drivers approved for Uber Black and Lyft Lux Black earn more than other drivers on the apps because riders are charged higher rates that are passed on to the drivers.
Can Uber or Lyft drivers accept cash tips?
There are no rules or restrictions on cash tips to Uber and Lyft drivers. Both apps also offer tipping for each ride following completion.
Can Uber or Lyft driver adjust the fare?
Uber and Lyft drivers are unable to adjust fares because fare calculations are automated. Both companies may adjust fares after rides if the rider or driver reports an issue.