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Utah Driver Information

This page provides information about vehicle, driver, and document requirements, state regulations, insurance coverage, and city-specific requirements needed to drive with Lyft in the state of Utah.
To apply to drive in Utah, submit an application online or in the Lyft Driver app -- download it from the App Store (iOS) or the Google Play store. To be approved to drive, applicants must meet these requirements.
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What you need to drive with Lyft in Utah
Drivers are required to maintain current documents. Failing to update a required document before the expiration date results in temporary deactivation.
Use your Lyft Driver app to upload your documents. To add documents in the app, tap 'Account' in the main menu, then 'Documents.
Vehicle requirements
  • 2010 or newer
  • 4 doors
  • 5-8 seats, including the driver's
  • Not a taxi, stretch limousine, or non-Express Drive rental vehicle
  • Not titled as salvage, non-repairable, rebuilt or any other equivalent classification
See if your vehicle qualifies for premium ride types to earn more on each ride.
In select cities, you can rent a car through Express Drive with standard insurance included. Rental vehicles must be rented through the Express Drive program to be approved for use on the Lyft platform.
Driver requirements
Document requirements
Emblem requirements
Drivers are required to display the Lyft emblem while in driver mode. The Lyft emblem is Lyft’s official trade dress. It helps passengers and law enforcement identify your vehicle.
Shows where to place Lyft emblem on front windshield.
The Lyft emblem should be displayed in the lower corner of your windshield on the passenger side every time you enter driver mode. Make sure to remove the emblem when you are not in driver mode.
Image of the Lyft emblem.
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, order one in your Lyft Driver app or Dashboard. While waiting for it to arrive, you may print a temporary emblem.
Utah driver regulations
Be sure to follow these rules when giving rides in Utah, and keep an eye on your email for important updates from Lyft.
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Hourly driver mode limits
In Utah, Lyft’s standard time limit for driver mode applies.
Best practices
  • Display all required emblems and placards
  • Always have your driver’s licence and insurance document
  • Follow all airport rules
  • Don't accept street hails
  • Don't accept cash for rides
  • Don't wait in taxi lines
Know your insurance
Review Lyft's coverage here.
For the State of Utah, Lyft's coverage is modified to provide primary liability coverage during a waiting period.*
If the vehicle you use to provide Lyft rides has a lien against it, you're required to notify the lienholder that you are using the vehicle to give Lyft rides. Using a vehicle with a lien against it to give Lyft rides may violate your contract with the lienholder.
*The waiting period is the time when a driver logs in to driver mode until the driver accepts a ride request.
Moving to or from Utah
If you're already a driver in a different state, and you're moving to Utah, send us a message with the following info:
  • The date you're moving
  • Your new shipping address
  • Clear photos of your Utah-issued driver's licence and vehicle registration
Moving from Utah to a different state? Find your new market here to see what steps you’ll need to take.
Portable Benefits program
Note: After March 31, 2026, our Portable Benefits pilot program with Stride will come to an end. Your Stride Save* account will remain active, and any savings you have accrued will stay in your account for you to continue to use. If you wish to close your account, you can do so by contacting Stride.
The Lyft Portable Benefits Program with Stride gave eligible drivers in Utah the opportunity to earn extra dollars to pay for essential benefits like health insurance, retirement savings, and time off.
Lyft contributed 7% of your quarterly earnings (including bonuses but excluding tips) to your Stride Save account.
You can set personalised goals and contribute to specific benefits with your Stride Save account. This includes transferring money into other existing benefits accounts.
You can use these funds for portable benefits expenses like:
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement savings
Note: Any deposits from Lyft will be added to your income on your 1099 tax form for the year in which the contribution was made.
Qualification periods
Note: The last qualifying period for this program was October - December of 2025. If you qualified and had a savings account before March 31, 2026, you will receive your last contribution for that period sometime between January through March of 2026.
*Stride Savings LLC is a financial technology company and is not a bank. Banking services are provided by i3 Bank, Member FDIC. The Stride Mastercard Debit Card is issued by i3 Bank pursuant to a licence from Mastercard, Inc. and may be used anywhere Mastercard cards are accepted.
^Savings Goals are part of your Deposit Account with Stride. There are no current tax benefits associated with your Stride Save accounts and associated goals.

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