Why is my Lyft driver just sitting there?

There are MANY reasons, too many to list why a driver might not be available after accepting a drive. They may well be stuck in traffic for example so it appears they’re sitting when actually they’re stuck! It could be your rating. It could be you’re in a location where they don’t feel safe.

What do you do if your Uber driver doesn’t show up?

If you requested a ride but your driver didn’t show up, it may be that another rider accidentally took the ride. To prevent a similar issue in the future, you can turn on ‘Verify Your Ride’ in the app to receive a 4-digit PIN that helps your driver confirm you’re in the right car.

What happens if LYFT doesn’t show up?

Lyft Shared rides If a passenger cancels or is a no-show before you have other passengers in your car, you can get a fee. If there’s more than one person at a pickup, cancel the ride and tap ‘Too many passengers. ‘ This won’t affect your acceptance rate, driver rating, or any ride streaks.

How long is LYFT temporary hold?

You may see several temporary authorizations on your bank statement if you request more than one ride. Once your bank releases the authorization (5–7 business days), only the final ride charge from Lyft will remain on your account.

How do I contact LYFT by phone?

No problem. Call 631-201-LYFT (631-201-5938) to request a ride directly from a Lyft agent — no app needed. Agents are available Monday to Friday, 8 AM — 8 PM EST.

Why did my Lyft driver cancel?

Lyft Driver Cancels Ride However, some drivers will cancel rides once they realize that the passenger is too far away. In some cases, drivers can cancel rides because the passenger isn’t responding to text messages or calls. You might have a driver cancel on you because another more profitable ride showed up.

What happens when Lyft driver cancels?

If a driver cancels your ride, you won’t have to pay a cancelation fee, and Lyft will not charge your card.

How do I contact LYFT?