New drivers in Ottawa earn a CA$200 bonus for 10 rides in 7 days. Terms apply.
Drive with Lyft and discover bonuses, pay transparency, and new roads to earning income.
What is Lyft?
Lyft is a flexible earning opportunity and a platform that connects drivers with individuals that need rides. Driving with Lyft is the perfect way to earn money on any schedule and is a great alternative to part-time, full-time and seasonal opportunities. Drivers can cash out any time with Express Pay. Drivers enjoy flexibility with no hourly requirement.
Why Lyft?
- Boost Your Earnings: With Upfront Pay you can view the fare for a ride before you accept it, giving you more control of your earnings. Plus, you keep 100% of your tips.
- Be Your Own Boss: Set your own schedule and keep control over when you drive and earn
Driver Requirements
- You're at least 25 years old
- Valid Ontario driver’s licence
Driver’s licence must be Class G or higher and issued in Ontario
Temporary licences are acceptable, but be sure to upload your permanent copy when you receive it
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Driving history
1 year driving history if you’re driving in Ottawa
2 years driving history if you’re driving in Kitchener-Waterloo or Niagara
3 years driving history if you’re driving in Toronto or the Greater Toronto area
- Pass an annual driver screening, which reviews your driving history and criminal background check
- Any smartphone that can download and run the Lyft Driver app
- Depending on where you sign up to drive, you may be subject to additional requirements
Vehicle Requirements
- You have a 4-door from 2013 or newer
- 5-8 seats, including the driver's
- Ontario licence plate
- Not a taxi or stretch limousine
- Not titled as salvage, non-repairable, rebuilt or any other equivalent classification
- Registered in the driver's name to qualify in Kitchener-Waterloo
- Car year may vary by region
- Depending on where you sign up to drive, you may be subject to additional requirements
Additional information
You might consider driving with Lyft to earn extra money, driving with Lyft is a great way to supplement your part time or full time income. Driving can be a great summer gig for teachers, or for anyone looking for seasonal or summer work. No experience is needed, but you may be a great fit if you have experience in the public or private transportation industry such as a delivery driver, professional driver, chauffeur, luxury driver, truck driver, school bus driver, taxi driver or cab driver.
