If you’re thinking about driving for Lyft you might be wondering what kind of car you need. Lyft has specific requirements for the cars that drivers can use and these requirements vary depending on the city you’re driving in. In general though you’ll need a car that is no more than 10 years old.
There are some other requirements that your car will need to meet in order to be eligible to drive for Lyft. Your car must have four doors and seating for up to eight passengers. It also must have passing inspection results from within the last 180 days. In addition your car must have in-state insurance and you’ll need to have a clean driving record.
If you’re not sure whether your car meets all of the requirements you can always contact Lyft directly to ask. Driving for Lyft can be a great way to earn some extra money and it’s a flexible way to work since you can choose your own hours. So if you’re thinking about becoming a Lyft driver be sure to check that your car meets all of the requirements.
In what year did Lyft launch?
2012
What city did Lyft originally launch in?
San Francisco
When did Lyft expand to new markets?
2013
Which cities did Lyft expand to in 2013?
Seattle and Los Angeles
When did Lyft launch its livery service?
2014
What was the first city to get Lyft livery service?
New York City
When did Lyft launch itsPlus service?
2015
What is the price difference between Lyft and LyftPlus?
$2-$3 more per ride
What cities is LyftPlus available in?
San Francisco Los Angeles New York City Seattle and San Diego
When did Lyft launch in Canada?
2017
What city was Lyft available in first in Canada?
Toronto
When did Lyft launch outside of North America?
2018
What was the first country Lyft was available in outside of North America?
Australia
What city was Lyft available in first in Australia?
Melbourne
Is Lyft available in every city in the US?
No
