How to install Lyft Driver?

To install Lyft Driver, visit the Google Play Store and search for the app, then tap the 'Install' button. The app will download and install automatically on your Android device.

Yes, Lyft Driver is safe to use. The app has a 4.6 rating on Google Play, with 5M+ downloads, indicating it has been verified and trusted by many users.

Does Lyft Driver have ads?

No, Lyft Driver does not display advertisements, providing an ad-free user experience.

What permissions does Lyft Driver require?

Lyft Driver requires various permissions to function properly. You can view the complete list of permissions in the 'App Permissions' section on this page or in the Google Play Store listing.

Lyft Driver

Name: Lyft Driver
Rating: 4.5668807 (177325 reviews)
Author: Lyft, Inc.

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Description

Been using the Lyft Driver app for a couple months now. It’s basically an app that lets you sign up to drive people around and make some extra cash. Pretty solid if you’re into that kinda thing.

Here’s what you do: you can see all the ride requests in your area and choose which ones to accept. There’s also a map that shows where the passengers are. And you can check your earnings and trip details before even starting the ride – that’s a really handy feature.

Look, if you’re looking to make some money on your own schedule, you’ll probably like this. It’s not perfect – the app can glitch out sometimes and the support isn’t always the fastest – but overall it gets the job done. Worth checking out if you need a side gig.

Editor Opinion

So here's my honest take on Lyft Driver. I've tried a bunch of rideshare apps and this one's pretty solid overall. The earnings are decent and it's super flexible - you can drive whenever you want. The app itself works well most of the time, though I have had a few issues with it freezing up or crashing. Customer support can also be a bit slow. But those are fairly minor complaints. If you need a flexible way to make some extra money, Lyft Driver is worth giving a shot.

Author Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros & Cons

Pros

Earn money on your own schedule
Decent earnings and 100% of tips
Helpful features like seeing trip details upfront
Good support and safety features
Easy to get started

Cons

App can be glitchy and crash sometimes
Customer support isn't the fastest
Driving for Lyft can get repetitive after a while
Not as many rider bonuses/promos as some other apps

Specifications

Updated	03.10.2025
Category	Business
Age Rating	Everyone
Developer	Lyft, Inc.
Android	Android 7.0++
Package Name	`com.lyft.android.driver`

Ratings

91

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4.6/5

177,325 reviews

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A Google user Oct 15, 2025

Still has quirks. Brings me close most of the time but still puts me in alleys instead of on the street once in a while. Also has limited construction updates...

A Google user Oct 15, 2025

For several weeks now the app has not been working correctly. There is a delay in ride count and earnings. The navigation system is failing to load. The line rides...

Kim Farranto Oct 15, 2025

Riders are cancelling because they are not getting an accurate GPS location of my progress to pick them up. I am not getting notifications of the cancellation leading to my...

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