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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
  • 2009 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 license 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 license 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 Health Fund
The Lyft Portable Health Fund Program with Stride gives eligible drivers in Utah the opportunity to earn extra dollars to pay for essential benefits like health insurance, retirement savings, and time off.
Lyft will contribute 7% of your quarterly earnings (including bonuses but excluding tips) to your Stride Save account.
You can set personalized 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.
How to apply
Follow the instructions received in your program invitation email to apply.
You’ll need to apply and be approved for a Stride Save account through Stride’s banking partner, i3 Bank. You’ll receive an account application when your eligibility is confirmed.
If you already have a Stride account, use your existing login and follow the prompts to open a Stride Save account.
Eligibility
To be eligible, you must:
  • Maintain an Elite driver status throughout each qualification window.
  • Average at least 15 hours of engaged time per week in a calendar quarter between both Lyft and Uber.
  • Submit documentation of enrollment in a qualifying health plan.
To be eligible for the 7% contribution, you’ll need a Stride Save account as well.
Engaged time is the time spent driving to pick up a rider and time spent with a rider in your vehicle. This is also referred to as booked time.
Qualification periods
The qualification periods are:
  • January–March.
  • April–June.
  • July–September.
  • October–December.
You’ll automatically get a deposit the following month if you maintain your Elite driver status throughout the qualification period.
For example, if you qualify during January–March, you’ll receive your deposit in April. If you qualify during April–June, you’ll receive your deposit in July.

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