Priority Mode
When Priority Mode is on, you’ll get more rides so you can stay busy when it’s slow. You’ll spend less time waiting between ride requests.
Turn Priority Mode on or off by selecting ‘Priority Mode’ on the home screen.
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Best practices
Priority Mode works best when it's less busy.
For best results, leave Priority Mode on instead of switching it on and off. You’ll get priority access to new requests as they become available.
You’ll get priority access to new ride requests as they become available.
Earning in Priority Mode
When you use Priority Mode, you’ll get matched with more rides so you’ll have more opportunities to earn.
You'll be able to see the amount you'll earn for a ride before you accept it.
Viewing your Priority Mode earnings
You can see a summary of your Priority Mode earnings and compare your earnings to other drivers who didn’t use Priority Mode during a similar timeframe. You need to drive 1 hour or more per day in Priority Mode to see this summary.
You can find your Priority Mode earnings in the Lyft Driver app by following these directions:
- Tap the dollar amount on the home screen to open the Earnings tab
- Tap "Week"
- Tap the Priority Mode card beneath "Your weekly stats”
Getting an earnings adjustment
Earning less in Priority Mode is rare. If you do earn less in Priority Mode than you would have without it, your earnings will be adjusted.
This adjustment will match what you would have earned for the previous day’s rides if you weren’t in Priority Mode.
You’ll be eligible for an adjustment any day where you drove in Priority Mode for at least 1 hour, and gave at least 1 ride in Priority Mode, and you did not earn more than you would have without Priority Mode.
You’ll be eligible for an adjustment if these requirements have been met:
California & Colorado
- Complete at least one ride in Priority mode
- Spend 1+ hour in Priority mode
- Earned less in Priority Mode than you would have without Priority Mode
All other regions
- Complete at least one ride in Priority mode
- Spend 1+ hour in Priority mode
- Reject no more than 3 rides per hour
- Earned less in Priority Mode than you would have without Priority Mode
Availability
Priority Mode is only available for Standard rides. You can still get requests for other ride types, but you’ll only be prioritized for Standard rides.
With location filters turned on, there are fewer rides you can be matched with. This can cause more downtime, even in Priority Mode.
Limited spots for drivers
Priority Mode's availability depends on driver supply.
If it's unavailable, check back later. When available, it will appear as an option in the Lyft driver app.
Airport availability
Priority Mode is only available at select airports.
When Priority Mode isn’t available at an airport, it’ll automatically turn off when you enter the queue.
With location filters turned on, there are fewer rides you can be matched with. This can cause more downtime, even in Priority Mode.