Lyft

Lyft

One app. All the rides.

18M ratings
9728 reviews
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Released
May 31, 2012
Updated
October 28, 2026

Features

Background Location Access

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Easily get to your destination with various transportation options. Enter your destination, see upfront costs, and choose from multiple ride types like bikes, scooters, or even rentals. Affordable options and public transit routes are also available.

✓Multiple transportation options
✓Upfront route and cost estimates
✓Priority Pickup option
✓Bikes & Scooters
✓Lyft XL & Lux
✓Transit routes
✓Vehicle rentals
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What users say about Lyft

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What's New in Lyft

2026.41.31

October 28, 2026

Thank you for using Lyft! We regularly update our app to make your experience even better. Each update to our app includes reliability and speed improvements, in addition to bug fixes and performance improvements. New features are highlighted in the app.

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Charts

Top Free

🥈 2

Travel

The app has maintained its position at 2 recently.

Last updated on October 31, 2026.

Top Free

📉 20-1

Global

This app dropped -1 position in Global chart.

Last updated on October 31, 2026.

Events

Read more about Lyft is now in Europe

Lyft is now in Europe

Request a ride on your next trip.

Oct 26, 2026 — Nov 25, 2026

Read more about Lyft & Waymo in Nashville

Lyft & Waymo in Nashville

Download the Lyft app and opt in for Waymo rides.

Oct 22, 2026 — Nov 9, 2026

Read more about Introducing Lyft Teen

Introducing Lyft Teen

Highly rated drivers. Built-in safety features.

Sep 18, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026

User reviews

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Dishonest, unsafe

I write this review standing in the cold waiting 15 mins for a Lyft ride that was quoted as arriving in 3 mins. Of course, as soon as I placed the booking I got a popup saying “your ride arrives in 8 mins, pay extra to get a ride in 4 mins”.

None of that matters though because these are random numbers. The times shown in the app are no indication of how long a car will take to arrive, but a micro-optimised dark pattern designed to keep you on the hook, not cancel, and to get some extra money out of you if possible.

For good measure, they push a stream of betting and other trash ads in my face as I check the status of my ride.

Oh, and ads for a service called Lyft Teen. I honestly laughed out loud. Who could consider this safe or acceptable for their children?

I’ve finished the review. It’s now been 20 mins. I was quoted 3. There’s nothing else that needs to be said here.

PS I forgot to mention, this isn’t an exceptional experiment, it’s actually usually like this.
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Keeps Canceling my ride request

Three mornings in a row now, I have ordered a ride home from work. They make me wait the full time then cancel the requests. The first twi times it saves me money bc the price went down. But this is very frustrating when I need to get to my 2nd job. Of course, support id no help.

Best driver

He even played are music and drove good the whole time very comfortable

Fraudulent

Don’t use it , they give a price and charge you a different in your card , they make you wit a lot of time looking for a driver and besides is there fault they still charge you for cancellation, with out even connected to a driver.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

App crashing

Bug

Payment issues

Bug

Incorrect pickup locations

Bug
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Requested Features

4 requests

Option to select vehicle type

Feature

Ability to report driver issues

Feature

Improved communication with drivers

Feature

Easier account deletion process

Feature

FAQ

What does the Lyft app do?

The Lyft app provides multiple ways to get to your destination. You can book various types of rides, find public transit routes, or even rent vehicles. It aims to offer a convenient and comprehensive transportation solution.

What are the key features of Lyft?

Key features include the ability to enter your destination and see your route and ride cost upfront. You can choose from options like Priority Pickup, Bikes & Scooters, Lyft XL, Lyft Lux, Transit, and even Rentals. An affordable 'Wait & Save' option is also available.

How much does Lyft cost?

The app itself is free to download and use. Ride prices vary based on market conditions and the type of service you choose. Options like 'Wait & Save' and public transit can help reduce costs.

What kind of transportation can I get with Lyft?

Lyft offers a wide range of transportation options depending on your region. This includes standard rides, priority pickups, bikes and scooters, larger vehicles (Lyft XL), premium vehicles (Lyft Lux), public transit routes, and vehicle rentals.

Who is Lyft for?

This app is designed for anyone who needs a convenient way to travel. Whether you're commuting to work, going out, running errands, or catching a flight, Lyft offers flexible transportation solutions to suit various needs.