While you're unable to request a specific driver, car, or type of car, there are different ride types available to meet your travel needs.
How do you find only rides that get you closer on Lyft?
Using location filters
- 'Arrive on time' – set a preferred arrival time.
- 'Head to destination' – specify a destination so you only receive rides going in that direction.
- 'Stay within area' – filter your rides within a 5 to 10-mile radius around a pin on the map.
Does Uber find the closest driver?
In the seconds after a rider requests a ride, we evaluate nearby drivers and riders in one batch. We then pair riders and drivers in the distribution, aiming to reduce the average wait time for everyone, not just the closest pair. This helps keep things moving and rides reliable across the network.
How do I change my Lyft driver area?
To change your driver region, open the Lyft Driver app, then:
- Open the main menu, then tap 'Get Help. '
- Tap 'Help Center,' then tap 'Account and earnings. '
- Tap 'Change where you drive. '
- Tap 'Select new region' or 'Contact support. '
Does Lyft choose the closest driver?
What does purple mean on Lyft driver app?
When Bonus Zones appear as pink and purple zones on your map, you'll know it's busy on the road. After you drive into a zone, you'll unlock that bonus for your next ride request. You'll earn the bonus once you complete that ride.
Why doesn t Uber pick the closest driver?
Uber has the opportunity to make more money by optimizing driver's readily available (closest). Usually the closest driver is given first opportunity. The closest driver may be one the rider had given a bad score/ requested not to use them again or the driver had requested not to drive them again.
What is Lyft area filter?
Location filters allow you to control the rides you receive by filtering them in one of three ways: 'Arrive on time', 'Head to destination', and 'Stay within area. ' Skip to: Using location filters. How often you can use location filters.
How do I turn on Lyft location?
And turning this feature on or off. If you want to learn more about the importance of safety at Lyft check out the suggested Links at the end of this video.