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If you're a Lyft driver, it's important to know the rules and regulations of the airport you're driving in. While Lyft has agreements with many California airports, there are some where they don't have permission to operate. To become an eligible livery driver, you'll need to upload the required documents to your dashboard. If you don't want to become a professional livery driver, you can continue to drive all other eligible ride types at the airport. Make sure to keep your Lyft emblem displayed in your windshield at all times while giving Lyft rides. If you're giving a non-Lyft ride, remove your emblem before entering airport property.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Lyft emblem | Display in the lower right hand (passenger side) of your front windshield at all times while giving Lyft rides |
| Lyft emblem | Remove before entering airport property if giving a non-Lyft ride |
| Airport regulations | Make sure you know and follow them |
| Airport rules | You are responsible for paying any tickets you receive for violating them |
| Lyft app | Automatically directs you to the correct pickup location at some airports |
| Lyft rides | Available to and from 300+ airports in the US & Canada |
Lyft emblem display rules
As a driver on the Lyft platform, it's important that you know and follow airport regulations. While Lyft has reached agreements with many California airports, there are some where it does not have permission to operate.
If you are giving a non-Lyft ride at the airport, make sure to remove your emblem before entering airport property. If you are giving a Lyft ride, keep your Lyft emblem displayed in the lower right-hand (passenger) side of your front windshield at all times. If you've just been approved to drive, you should receive your Lyft emblem shortly. If you didn't get one or need a new one, place an order in your Dashboard.
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Airport regulations
It is important to know and follow airport regulations when driving with Lyft. While Lyft has reached agreements with many California airports, there are some where they do not have permission to operate.
To become an eligible livery driver, you’ll need to upload the required documents in your dashboard. You can learn more about the required documents in your region by visiting the Lyft website. If you don’t want to become a professional livery driver, you can continue to drive all other eligible ride types at the airport.
To ensure a smooth airport experience, make sure to familiarise yourself with the rules. Airport officials will issue administrative citations to drivers who do not follow the rules. You are responsible for paying any tickets you receive for violating airport rules and regulations. Note that the time you spend waiting in an airport queue won’t be counted towards the 12-hour limit.
Keep your Lyft emblem displayed in the lower right hand (passenger side) of your front windshield at all times while giving Lyft rides. If you are giving a non-Lyft ride at the airport, make sure to remove your emblem before entering airport property.
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Required documents
To drive in an airport with Lyft, you must be a professional livery driver. To become an eligible livery driver, you’ll need to upload the required documents in your dashboard. The required documents vary by region, so you should check your region's requirements.
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Ride requests
If you're a Lyft driver, it's important to know and follow airport regulations. While Lyft has reached agreements with many California airports, there are some where they do not have permission to operate. To ensure a smooth experience, make sure you're familiar with the rules. Airport officials will issue citations to drivers who don't follow the rules, and you'll be responsible for paying any tickets. Keep your Lyft emblem displayed in the lower right-hand (passenger side) of your front windshield at all times while giving Lyft rides. If you're giving a non-Lyft ride, remove the emblem before entering airport property.
To become an eligible livery driver, you'll need to upload the required documents to your dashboard. If you don't want to become a professional livery driver, you can continue to drive all other eligible ride types at the airport.
To accept ride requests, open the app and turn on driver mode. Accept a ride request, pick up your passenger, and once the ride ends, the app will process payment from the passenger's saved credit card.
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Payment
Lyft drivers are paid through the app, which processes payment from the passenger's saved credit card once the ride ends.
Lyft drivers are responsible for paying any tickets they receive for violating airport rules and regulations. If you are giving a non-Lyft ride at the airport, make sure to remove your emblem before entering airport property.
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Frequently asked questions
You’ll need to upload the required documents in your dashboard to become an eligible livery driver. If you don’t want to become a professional livery driver, you can continue to drive all other eligible ride types at the airport.
You must keep your Lyft emblem displayed in the lower right hand (passenger side) of your front windshield at all times while giving Lyft rides. You must also carry your TNC permit in your car, usually posted on the windshield.
Airport officials will issue administrative citations to drivers who do not follow the rules. You are responsible for paying any tickets you receive for violating airport rules and regulations.
While Lyft has reached agreements with many California airports, there are other California airports where they do not currently have permission to operate. You can find a directory of US airports and the latest rideshare rules for each on the Lyft website.
Make sure to remove your emblem before entering airport property.
