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Driving in different cities

You can change your driver region in the Lyft Driver app.
To change your driver region, open the Lyft Driver app, then:
  1. Open the main menu, then tap 'Get Help.'
  2. Tap 'Help Centre,' then tap 'Account and earnings.'
  3. Tap 'Change where you drive.'
  4. Tap 'Select new region' or 'Contact support.'
Note: Changing where you drive may cause your account to be inactive for a few days as we process your application. You may also lose access to your current incentives or Lyft Rewards status.
If you are switching into BKN, WA, MN, or CA, you will lose access to your current Lyft Rewards tier and to the Lyft Shop since it is unavailable in these regions. Shop points will be automatically redeemed for cash at successful region switch.
If you were approved to drive in BKN in the past but switched to another region, you’ll be placed back on the waitlist in order to drive in BKN again.
To get approved to drive in a new place, you may be required to:
  • Upload additional documents.
  • Get your car inspected.
  • Wait for existing documents to be re-approved.
  • Wait for Lyft to complete another background check.
Note: Cities may have differing requirements to drive with Lyft, including vehicle inspections.
Once we add your city preferences, your account will start showing you relevant promos and documents.
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