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What do you need for LYFT?

Here are the driver and vehicle requirements to drive with LYFT

Drive with Lyft in Georgia

Drivers are required to maintain current documents. Failing to update a required document before the expiration date results in temporary deactivation.

Use your Lyft Driver app or Driver Dashboard to upload your documents.

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Vehicle requirements

Different regions in this state have specific vehicle age requirements. Click here to see if your vehicle qualifies. All vehicles must meet the following criteria:

  • 4 doors

  • 5-8 seats, including the driver's

  • Not on the list of ineligible subcompact vehicles

  • Not a taxi or stretch limousine

  • Not titled as salvage, non-repairable, rebuilt or any other equivalent classification

See if your car qualifies for Lyft Lux or Lyft Lux Black to earn more on each ride.

In select cities, you can rent a car through Express Drive with standard insurance included.

Document requirements

  • Driver profile photo: Learn how to take the best photo

  • Vehicle registration

  • Personal vehicle insurance

  • Airport placard (if you plan to drive at ATL): Eligible only to 2012 vehicles or newer.

Driver requirements

  • Valid driver’s license — Temporary or out-of-state licenses are also acceptable

  • You must be 25 years or older to drive

  • Pass a driver screening, which reviews your driving history and criminal background check. Learn more about driver screenings.

  • Any smartphone that can download and run the Lyft Driver app. See phone software recommendations.

To apply to drive in Georgia, submit an application online or in the Lyft Driver app –– download it from the App Store (iOS) or the Google Play store. To be approved to drive, applicants must meet these requirements.

Atlanta Fares as of October 2020

LYFT

Base Rate                     $0.78

Cancel Maximum  $15.00

Cancel Minimum      $2.00

Maximum Rate     $300.00

Minimum Rate           $3.75

Per Mile                   $0.6075

Per Minute             $0.1125

Scheduled Cancel Maximum                   $15.00

Scheduled Cancel Minimum                       $6.00

LYFT LUX

Base Rate                   $3.00

Cancel Maximum$15.00

Cancel Minimum    $2.00

Maximum Rate$  375.00

Minimum Rate         $6.75

Per Mile                 $1.0425

Per Minute             $0.495

Scheduled Cancel Maximum                $15.00

Scheduled Cancel Minimum                    $6.00

LYFT XL

Base Rate                     $2.16

Cancel Maximum  $15.00

Cancel Minimum      $2.00

Maximum Rate    $300.00

Minimum Rate           $5.04

Per Mile                         $1.41

Per Minute             $0.2175

Scheduled Cancel Maximum                   $15.00

Scheduled Cancel Minimum                       $6.00

LYFT BLACK XL

Base Rate                $10.62

Cancel Maximum$25.00

Cancel Minimum    $2.00

Maximum Rate  $525.00

Minimum Rate      $18.54

Per Mile                      $2.16

Per Minute             $0.645

Scheduled Cancel Maximum                $25.00

Scheduled Cancel Minimum                 $10.00

SHARED

PAUSED DUE TO COVID-19

LYFT BLACK

Base Rate                      $5.25

Cancel Maximum  $25.00

Cancel Minimum      $2.00

Maximum Rate     $525.00

Minimum Rate        $11.25

Per Mile                   $1.6725

Per Minute             $0.6375

Scheduled Cancel Maximum                   $25.00

Scheduled Cancel Minimum                    $10.00

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