Here's how to book a ride using Lyft.
Use the clickable sections below to skip to instructions
about different features in the app.
Before you book a ride,
make sure you have entered a payment method into the app.
To do this, tap the menu icon
in the upper left-hand corner of the screen,
and then tap "Payment."
Locate the "Payment methods" section
and tap "Add payment method" to enter your payment details.
To book a ride,
start by tapping the "Search destination" field.
Then, in the destination field,
you can type in the address of where you want to go.
Once you have your destination selected,
tap "Set destination."
Lyft will offer you several different car options,
each that fit a different number of people
and come with a different price tag.
The typical options are Lyft, Lyft XL,
Lux Black, and Lux Black XL.
Lyft is usually the cheapest option.
Lyft XL is usually more expensive,
because these are bigger cars
that can fit more passengers or extra luggage.
Lux Black is the same size car as a standard Lyft,
but in a luxury vehicle.
Similarly, Lux Black XL is a bigger car,
just like a Lyft XL, but is a luxury vehicle.
Within each option, you can see
the number of passengers that each car can fit,
as well as your estimated arrival time at your destination
and the time it will take for the car to pick you up.
Under the Lyft option, you may see a drop-down menu
where the pickup time is located.
If you tap this drop-down,
you'll see that if you are willing
to wait a little longer for your ride,
you can get it for a cheaper price.
Once you've selected your option, tap "Select Lyft."
Lyft may ask you to confirm your pickup spot again,
so the driver is clear on where to find you.
Once your pickup spot is set, tap "Confirm and request."
Lyft will then match you to a driver
and will show you their live location
as they make their way to your pickup spot.
If you ever need to contact the driver
as they are navigating to your pickup spot,
you can tap the phone icon.
As the Lyft is arriving,
you can confirm that it's the right car
by making sure the license plate
and model of the approaching car
matches the license plate and model shown in the app.
Once you're riding in the Lyft,
you can follow your location live on the map
and also see your live estimated arrival time.
If you need to make any changes to the ride,
you can tap "Edit ride."
You can cancel the ride, add a stop,
or edit the drop-off.
You can also tap "Safety tools"
to access various safety tools
that Lyft offers during the ride
and also share your ride location with others.
After the ride is over,
you can give your driver a rating or a tip.