How do I carpool Lyft?

Lyft Shared ride pricing
  1. Tap 'Shared. '
  2. Enter your pickup and drop-off locations.
  3. You'll see a guaranteed price for the Shared ride and an estimate of the ride cost.
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How do I turn on Lyft XL only?

If you have a qualifying vehicle, you can opt into XL ride in the Lyft Driver app:
  1. Open the main menu and tap 'Account. '
  2. Tap 'Dashboard' and open the Dashboard menu.
  3. Tap the 'Vehicles' tab, then the arrow on 'Ride preferences. '
  4. Select the ride types you want.
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How do I use Lyft base mode?

The app might match a driver with a passenger on the base. But in most cases, the driver can't access the base, according to Lyft. The base mode feature only matches passengers to drivers who are allowed to access the base. These drivers might be military, military spouses, or retired veterans.
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Can someone ride with you while doing Lyft?

Passenger Rules with Lyft

Lyft operates under the same rules as Uber for non-paying customer passengers. According to Lyft's Help section, Lyft drivers should not bring extra passengers who are family and friends along during their drives. For Lyft, it's also an issue of comfort and safety for their paying customers.
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What happened to shared Lyft?

Lyft says shared rides will be optional for drivers in 2022 “without penalty,” meaning drivers can opt out of shared rides without sacrificing their rating or access to the platform.
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Carpool Setups for Waze Carpool, Lyft and Uber



Did Lyft bring back shared rides?

Uber and Lyft suspended shared rides in March 2020 as the Covid-19 pandemic began to ravage communities across the globe. Lyft brought back shared rides to Philadelphia and Miami last year.
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Is Lyft cheaper than Uber?

Uber's average pricing is now 10% below Lyft's, according to his analysis. That's a flip from May, when Uber's rides were 1% more expensive. His latest survey also found that Uber's bookings per hour were 3.4% ahead of Lyft's.
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Can Lyft drivers bring their kid?

Children are more than welcome to join you in a Lyft ride, but they can't ride without an adult. You should plan on bringing your own car seat for children that need one.
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Can Lyft drivers smoke in their car?

Smoking inside Lyft cars is against our community rules. There may be passengers entering the car who have respiratory issues or may be bothered by the smell, so in the spirit of respect for everyone in our community, we ask that you refrain.
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Can you drink coffee in a Lyft?

Lyft makes it explicit: It's not allowed. “Be sure to toss that adult beverage before your driver arrives,” the passenger guidelines state clearly. “Open containers are not allowed in the car, and turning a blind eye to them can result in deactivation from our platform.”
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Does Lyft still have base mode?

Most drivers who have access are other service members, spouses, or retired veterans. Eligible drivers will be able to turn on base mode within the app.
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Does Lyft have base mode?

By developing an exclusive “Base Mode” for service members and their family members, Lyft has enabled select drivers to have base access — making it easier to pick up and drop off passengers who are on military installations.
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How do I get access to Uber base?

After entering your destination in the “Where to?” box on the home screen of your Uber rider app, swipe right along the product slider until you see the option for “uberMILITARY.” Request as normal and a driver-partner with base access will come right to your location.
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Can I schedule a Lyft XL in advance?

Now Available: XL and Lux Scheduled Rides

Now you can schedule XL and Lux rides for those times when you need extra space or want to upgrade to a fancier ride. And scheduling your ride in advance, you'll lock in availability and price.
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What is Lyft XL ride?

Requesting a Lyft XL ride will pair you up with a larger vehicle that can fit up to five passengers. On the map screen, toggle over to 'XL' and tap 'Request XL. ' The CDC recently updated its guidance for transportation, and masks are now optional in all rides.
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Does Lyft XL have car seats?

Lyft is now offering a new feature for parents of young children: an option to call a vehicle with a car seat. The ride sharing company announced its new feature on Monday. When users are selecting the type of vehicle they want to request, they can now press the “car seat” button, which fits 1 child and up to 3 adults.
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Do Lyft drivers have cameras in their cars?

Both Uber and Lyft driver policies allow for dash cameras, but the companies differ to local laws about recording passengers, and the onus is on you to abide by those laws. Most states regulate recording devices to some extent. The restrictions are broken down into “one-party consent” and “all-party consent.”
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Can Lyft drivers accept cash tips?

After a ride, you can choose to tip your driver with cash or through the Lyft app. Tips added in the app are charged to the card on file. Lyft credit can't be used to tip drivers.
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Can Lyft drivers use dash cam?

Lyft and Uber drivers should look for the following “must-have” features in a dash cam before making a purchase: Parking mode and auto event detection. You won't always be in the car. Select a camera with motion detection, which will allow it to capture video when it detects motion or senses that an accident occurred.
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Can I drive Uber with my wife?

As outlined in our Community Guidelines, no one other than the requesting rider and the rider's guests are permitted in the vehicle. This means that friends and family of drivers may not ride in their vehicle during a trip. See our Community Guidelines for more details.
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Can I have someone in the car while doing Uber Eats?

The good news is that you can have a passenger while driving for Uber Eats, so long as they don't interfere with your work. So if you're not fleet of foot or if you have a medical condition that makes deliveries difficult, having a friend with you is a great way to avoid overexerting yourself.
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Can someone ride with you on DoorDash?

Yes, as an independent contractor there are no rules against having any passengers, including friends!
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What is the cheapest ride service?

8 Ride-Sharing Apps That Are Cheaper/Nicer/Eco-Friendlier Than Uber
  • Chariot. ...
  • Carma Carpool. ...
  • Scoop. ...
  • Magic Bus. ...
  • Ride. ...
  • Hovee. ...
  • Carzac. ...
  • Duet.
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How do I make Lyft cheaper?

Save on Rideshare Apps
  1. Price compare: If you only have one app, consider downloading a couple more to compare price. ...
  2. Split the fare: Lyft and Uber allow you to split the fare right there in the app.
  3. Avoid the surge: Apps will increase prices during popular times, days and areas.
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Which is safer Uber or Lyft?

While the safety options of these companies are similar, Ridester argues that Uber has the edge when it comes to safety. This is largely due to the fact that luxury services offered by Uber use professional commercially licensed drivers.
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