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Lyft has a rating of 1.2 stars from 901 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Lyft most frequently mention customer service, credit card, and phone number problems. Lyft ranks 38th among Car Sharing sites.

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    296
  • Value
    265
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    105
  • Returns
    121
  • Quality
    220
Positive reviews (last 12 months): 1.3%
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Top Positive Review

“Fees”

Barb G.
12/4/23

So if you're 2 minutes late coming out they can charge you for it. If they are 2+ minutes late picking you up the price sure does not go down. As you're standing in the cold watching them turn around several times etc.

Top Critical Review

“Driver no-show”

Anisa H.
8/18/24

I booked Lyft to pick up a friend first, then me, and finally take us to downtown L.A. At the scheduled arrival time, I received a call from the driver, who informed me he was at my friend's address. However, he gave me a different address that was about 2 miles away. He claimed we were no-shows and said he was leaving. Shortly after, I received a text saying I would be charged $10 for the no-show. The issue is that the app had confirmed the correct pickup and drop-off locations in the proper order, which I documented with a screenshot. It seems the driver may have used this situation to avoid the trip and still collect a $10 fee for a bogus cancellation. Contacting customer service was nearly impossible, and navigating the app to file a complaint was frustrating and time-consuming. After about 15 minutes, I was finally informed that I would be reimbursed the $10. At the very least Lyft should verify ride cancellations with customers before applying charges. Due to the delay, we missed our seats at the concert and had to stand for the entire event. The experience was extremely disappointing.

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Thumbnail of user robink22
Florida
6 reviews
24 helpful votes
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June 23rd, 2023

The night before a morning flight I scheduled a Lyft pickup from my Miami hotel. Litetally 5 min before the pickup time my ride disappeared from the Lyft app. Frantic (because the next available time woul result in me missing my flight), I try to find what's wrong. Finally clicked on Payment where it says "update credit card information." Which I did. But, ride was gone, resulting in me trying to secure a ride with another hotel guest going to the airport. Why on earth wouldn't the message Regarding updating the credit card come through before the last minute question are really horrible way to run a business.

Thumbnail of user dg604
Massachusetts
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December 26th, 2023

They are never on time and do not give precise timing it's always late and the app is horrible not something I will ever use again better off getting a cab

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Thumbnail of user debbiem100
California
6 reviews
5 helpful votes
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April 14th, 2017

I wanted to love Lyft. I wanted to support the company after hearing they had donated to one of my fave non-profits. But both times I used them: a) the drivers spoke very broken English and I had to keep asking them to repeat themselves, b) both of them asked me where I wanted to go after I had entered it on the website, and c) one of them asked me how to get to the airport. Gotta do better, Lyft.

Thumbnail of user jimc1414
Arizona
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March 2nd, 2022

1 Their program does not pay for the 10-15 minutes it takes to go pick the client up. (gas is not cheap)
2 Rides somehow get cancelled and even though they see it on their end, they will not pay you for it.
3 They tell you that your ride is 4 minutes away, but they do not tell you that the destination is 40 miles away.
This company needs alot of help. STAY AWAY

Thumbnail of user nicolel1165
Florida
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October 1st, 2021

If you buy a gift card with Lyft and not using a credit card they will hold your funds and lock your account if you don't tip a driver a so-called driver they assume you should have tipped I guess service sucks

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Thumbnail of user danieller46
Delaware
1 review
1 helpful vote
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February 2nd, 2017

I usually dont go on rants, BUT! Lyft took money out of my account even though I DID NOT for a ride. Unlike Uber, Lyft doesnt have a customer service feedback on the app, so there is no way for you to speak to an representative at all. Save your $$$$$$$$

Thumbnail of user victoriao15
South Carolina
1 review
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December 2nd, 2017

Requested trip to airport and was told driver 5 minutes away. When contacted driver to correct slight error in pickup address, he was in fact 25 minutes away. Had to cancel ride and get Uber. Uber really was 5 mins away as stated

Thumbnail of user leahs166
Ohio
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February 2nd, 2022

The driver did not text me at arrival as requested. He did not wear a mask and did not use any hand sanitizers as per Lyft rules. I couldn't figure out how to use seatbelt at the back seat so ended up not using it. The floor by the back seat was dirty, and some squieaky sounds emanated from out back. The driver did not show turn signal when turning or changing lanes. There was something wrong with the passenger side tires as a pedestrian noted and notified the driver, to which driver replied with, I know. I tipped him anyway and Lyft still requested to tip afterwards. I had no way to leave this review or a feedback on Lyft website or app so am doing it here. I hope to never use Lyft ever again and don't recommend.

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The driver did not wear a mask while the distance between him and myself in the passenger seat was less than six foot. Did not use hand sanitizers either. Drove recklessly. I would recommend to avoid riding with Lyft.

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Thumbnail of user danielf108
Minnesota
1 review
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June 22nd, 2017

I recently tried to apply to become a Lyft driver, as I was already approved with Uber. I was denied the opportunity to earn an income as a driver because of "something?" In my background check. I read and understood there terms, I have no violations under there quidelines. There phone number is BULL$#*!! No one EVER answers! Had ask the email "agent" what in there did I not qualify for? They would not Answer! Horrible company, I see hundreds and hundreds of complaints about them... my advice, go with UBER! UBER! UBER! They are 100X better!

Thumbnail of user yolanderf
Arkansas
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August 11th, 2023

I have been using lyft a lot. I always preschedule my rides. However, I've used priority. If priority starts 5 to 6 minutes. I expect a driver on 5 to 6 minutes. But the driver will accept the ride knowing their 12 minutes away and we still have to pay priority. This is no longer a priority pickup if it matches the 2nd pick up option for less cost. Why not automatically change the price? Obviously, we're not getting the priority service. It's a rip off and I can't wait until my truck is out of the shop.

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Definitely ripping their customers of and they don't even have a number to call. Just hide behind their screen. Well say they'll call you back, but the caller haha up as soon as you answer.

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Thumbnail of user elsp
Florida
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April 14th, 2022

Today I paid for the "express" (the faster one) ride. I had to pay more to get a faster ride (which is correct), but I don't pay more to wait 20 min. For a ride to get another driver (I had to wait again 25 min) when they were 5 min from me. I'm very disappointed this is not the first time that this happens.

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Thumbnail of user tonyc1384
New York
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September 17th, 2023

Left person car tried to call driver 25 seconds after I exited car. Driver refuse to answer phone. Tried to text driver. Driver refused to answer text. Called helpline emailed the helpline did everything I could to reach out to Lyft. Could not reach anyone at Lyft could not reach anyone at Lyft help phone numbers useless emails useless is the most useless health center I have ever dealt with.

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Thumbnail of user rogerr22
California
7 reviews
31 helpful votes
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May 9th, 2013

Lytf is a new kind of taxi service where a regular person in their car (usually adorned with a giant pink mustache on the grill) picks you up and gives you a ride somewhere and then you give a "donation". It works through an app on your phone. The app is only so-so designed; as of the writing of this review it requires Facebook to sign in. And the map thing is a bit finicky. In my experience it is a little bit cheaper than a regular taxi, but there aren't always drivers available. But the idea is good and hopefully will bring down taxi fares. It also seems like a reasonable way to make some extra money driving people around if you have some free time and don't mind driving around strangers. I should also mention there is a review system for drivers AND passengers so it puts some pressure on people to be nice.

Thumbnail of user m.maliakenney1985
Kentucky
1 review
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April 24th, 2023

They regularly place two "temp auth" holds for the same ride, plus two holds for the tip on the ride. I rarely see those funds released back to me. They are literally robbing me and I have no way to resolve it.

Thumbnail of user davidw6301
Illinois
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February 25th, 2023

I have been a driver for Lyft for almost three years. The platform just permanently deactivated me because a mentally unstable driver decided to write in and tell them I ran over his toe. This did not happen and the claim was unfounded and false. But Lyft still deactivated me after doing 5000 rides in two and a half years. They do not care about their drivers which is causing most of us to move to other rideshare possibilities, which then leads to no drivers in your area and high prices from the app. Lyft does not care about its drivers, nor its riders, which means that they will be folding very soon, as they are not able to keep drivers happy, and therefore are having to raise prices severely for drivers that don't exist.

Thumbnail of user chantelc44
Canada
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January 3rd, 2023

I used Lyft in Toronto for NYE. Preordered the Lyft with my credit card and left my card at home for the night. Immediately after my 70$ payment was taken, my card was put on hold because lyft tried to charge my card an extra 180$ seconds later, and then a few hours later tried to charge me an extra 140$. I am beyond mad. SCAMMERS

Thumbnail of user kaseyw
New York
1 review
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October 17th, 2015

I was treated with blatant disrespect by a driver named Nyi who didn't speak or understand English. He screamed at me that he was at my location, which he wasn't. When I explained where I was, he screamed more. I never got a rude yet was charged. There is No phone number to call to work this out. Now I wait to see if the company answers my emails.

Thumbnail of user monicav131
California
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April 29th, 2021

I have been using Lyft almost daily for over a year. The rewards program really is useless. The company just added the rewards program to portray some kind of gesture. If I'm using Lyft because I don't have transportation why in the heck would I be collecting rewards through flights. Smh. Only using app because I have to. Real rip off.

Thumbnail of user hamiltong18
New York
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March 1st, 2022

After driver picked me from the airport EWR, driver claimed I puke all over his car. Claimed was placed 30-45 minutes after he dropped me off. LYFT failed to call me or inform me. LYFT failed to compare coordinates of the driver vs my house. Puke on pictures look clean as the driver probably used oatmeal to fake vomit.

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Thumbnail of user mof20
Virginia
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May 24th, 2022

Lyft doesn't take drivers safety seriously. Their policy of cancellation could put the drivers at risk. Another thing Lyft doesn't support the drivers with information about the destination before accepting the ride. It would be safer and more efficient for drivers to know the destination so they can take the right decision, and avoid canceling after accepting the rid.

Thumbnail of user cs1081
Indiana
1 review
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November 20th, 2021

LYFT is a racial profiling company. My FIRST ride was $18 round trip with tip(LuxRide). My driver was nice, and informative. But every since I made my profile like he suggested I can't get a ride under $40. Wow! I wonder how LYFT will reply. I never trusted this mode of transportation. Now I see why. Only in INDIANA. I've used this service with friends in DENVER and received better treatment.

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Thumbnail of user robj34
Texas
1 review
3 helpful votes
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July 21st, 2016

I received a receipt for a ride I never took and instead of freezing charge and reviewing I was charged and then accused of being "too good" for service I received. This freaking crooks should be taken behind the wood shed and put outta the business worlds misery. I give them one star because there wasn't a option to rate them lower or give these freaking crooks the finger like they deserve.

Thumbnail of user michelleh1199
Massachusetts
2 reviews
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October 8th, 2020

I receive subsidized rides for $2.- Recently I was charged $22.06 for a trip to a hospital for surgery. I tried repeatedly to show Lyft that it overcharged. I proved it to them. But they answered with form responses They didn't listen to me. I'm 67 living in a rest home. On 101/20 I had major surgery. I live on an allowance of$72.80 per month. $ 22.06 is a lot of money for me. Over1/4 of my money for the month. I wrote them at least 6-7 times but to no avail. I wouldn't use Lyft again if my life depended on it. And it did that day of surgery. I'm disputing it with my bank now and I won't give up until it's resolved in my favor. Don't use Lyft.

Thumbnail of user samira84
Washington
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September 5th, 2023

Ive been waiting for an hour, 3 lyfts canceled, and the were mins. Away. Lyft allows there drivers to cancel when they're close to you, and they're discriminating, canceling rides cause of the areas you're going to. The government should shut lyft down for outrageous pricing that inflates instantly. Lyft is no good, they hire anyone to drive. Feels like a black man trying to catch a cab all over again

Thumbnail of user danielam17
Pennsylvania
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August 23rd, 2017

On Sunday, August 20th. I took a lyft from Miami International to my house. Unfortunately, when I got home I noticed my phone was not in my handbag. So, I called lyft right away and asked them, to please give me the driver's number. The representative said she could not do that but she would contact the driver. I only heard from lyft hours later saying that they would contact the driver. Of course, they only contacted me the following morning via email. Saying that the phone was not in the car. The phone was in the car. Maybe if they would have contacted the driver 30 minutes after the fact and not hours. My phone would have been found. I will never use this service again. Lyft lost a loyal customer.

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