With Lyft California, you get the flexibility to drive when and where you want, plus guaranteed earnings and new benefits.

Lyft: Average hourly wage. On average, Uber paid its drivers about 6.2% more per hour than Lyft in 2022: $21.14 versus Lyft's $19.90, according to the ride-hailing business site Gridwise.

Waiting at a stop You and your passenger have a timer that keeps track of your time at a stop. After 5 minutes at a stop, you can choose to continue to wait or to end the ride. You'll get paid for the completed portion of the ride even if you choose to end a ride after waiting five minutes.

Uber can be less expensive than Lyft for the average journey - research suggests that Uber is the cheaper company, with the average trip costing $20 compared with the $27 you would spend for an average Lyft trip. Also, Uber can be used around the world, whereas Lyft is only available in the U.S. and Canada.

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• On average, Uber paid its drivers more per hour than Lyft in 2022, according to Gridwise.
• Uber drivers had gross earnings of $21.14 per hour in 2022, while Lyft drivers were grossing $19.90.
• Uber offers its top-tier drivers more competitive perks than Lyft.

You can always cancel a Lyft, but you will typically be charged a cancellation fee. However, if your driver is taking an unusually long time, the app knows this. Upon cancelling, you'll see a message acknowledging that something went wrong and you won't be charged a fee. How do I pay for someone else's Lyft?

With Lyft, you can only add one stop to any trip. Other ride-sharing companies, such as Uber, allow you to enter up to two stops to each trip. However, one-stop helps to protect your driver's time while accommodating your needs. Remember to keep your stop as quick as possible as a courtesy to your driver.

Who pays more, Uber or Lyft?

In terms of the hourly rate, Lyft is generally considered to pay slightly more than Uber. However, there is no set hourly rate for either app since drivers are paid instead on a piece-rate basis. As such, this is important to consider as part of your decision since the hourly rate will likely vary.

According to a study by The Rideshare Guy, Uber pays drivers an average of $0.27 per mile while Lyft pays drivers an average of $0.25 per mile. In terms of hourly earnings, Lyft pays drivers an average of $17.50 per hour, while Uber pays drivers an average of $18.00 per hour.

Highest paying cities for Driver in US

• San Francisco, CA. $23.52 per hour.
• Los Angeles, CA. $22.27 per hour.
• Sacramento, CA. $20.65 per hour.

5 minutes You and your passenger have a timer that keeps track of your time at a stop. After 5 minutes at a stop, you can choose to continue to wait or to end the ride. You'll get paid for the completed portion of the ride even if you choose to end a ride after waiting five minutes.