Do people drive for both Lyft and Uber?

Yes, you can drive for Uber and Lyft at the same time. Since drivers are independent contractors, you’re not legally bound to either company as an employee. There’s a lot to learn to make this method work for you. Read on to learn how you can switch between two jobs at once.

How many drivers drive for both Uber and Lyft?

Combined, there are likely 2 million Uber and Lyft drivers in the US, but that number may be closer to 1.5 million given the overlap (many drivers drive for both companies). That’s because Lyft has around 1.4 in the US and Canada, and those are Lyft’s only markets.

Does Lyft favor certain drivers?

We pair riders with drivers who will arrive the soonest. This keeps drivers busy and riders with low ETAs. When you drop off a rider, it’s likely that your next request will be close by. We also keep in mind driver and rider preferences.

Is Lyft only for one person?

Shared rides are currently limited to one passenger per pickup. Passengers should request a standard Lyft or Lyft XL ride if they need a ride for multiple people. If they’re charged a cancellation fee, they can contact our support team for help.

Which one is better to drive for Lyft or Uber?

According to a recent survey of close to 1200 drivers, rideshare platforms revealed that Lyft drivers averaged around $17.50 per hour, close to $2 more per hour than Uber drivers. Lyft and Uber drivers earn approximately the same average per month, but the tips and earnings per trip are higher for Lyft.

Why are there no Uber or Lyft drivers?

The main reason is a shortage of drivers. In early July 2021, Uber and Lyft drivers were about 40\% below capacity. The companies have taken notice, and are investing millions worth of bonuses and base rates to convince drivers to return.

Do drivers prefer Lyft or Uber?

Of the drivers surveyed by RSG, 46.6\% said that they actually still preferred driving for Uber (versus 41.7\% who preferred Lyft).

Can you request a specific driver on Uber?

You can’t request a specific driver on DoorDash, Instacart, Postmates, Uber Eats, or Lyft. Uber does have a ‘favorite driver’ feature that gives your favorite driver first access to any scheduled rides you make. But there is no built-in way to request a specific driver for an on-demand Uber ride.

Can you pick a female Lyft driver?

No, you cannot request a woman driver. That would not exactly be safe to women drivers, would it now, especially since Lyft allows people to use a gift cards to fund their accounts, which basically mean the riders could be basically anonymous, request a female drivers, have her drive into the woods and…