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Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico.
To apply to drive in Puerto Rico, 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 Puerto Rico
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
  • Vehicle age
    • 20 years old or newer
  • 4 Doors
  • 5 Seatbelts
  • License plate
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
  • Valid Puerto Rico driver’s license
  • You must be 25 years or older to drive
  • Pass a criminal background and driving record check
  • Any smartphone that can download and run the Lyft Driver app. See phone software recommendations.
Document requirements
Autorización de Franquicia de Conductor de ERT
You must provide an Autorización de Franquicia de Conductor de ERT provided by Negociado de Transporte y otros Servicios Públicos (NTSP). You can apply for one here.
You’ll be responsible for paying a one-time $22.00 fee for this document. Your Autorización de Franquicia de Conductor de ERT is valid for 3 years from the date that it was issued.
A temporary/provisional Autorización de Franquicia de Conductor de ERT is valid for 90 days.
Autorización de Vehículo de Conductor de ERT
You must provide an Autorización de Vehículo de Conductor de ERT provided by Negociado de Transporte y otros Servicios Públicos (NTSP). You can apply for one here.
You’ll be responsible for paying a one-time $32.00 fee for this document. Your Vehicle Authorization Certificate is valid for 3 years from the date that you upload it.
A temporary/provisional Autorización de Vehículo de Conductor de ERT is valid for 90 days.
Departamento de Transportación y Obras Públicas (DTOP) motor vehicle permit (registration)
Drivers are required to have their vehicle registration before becoming approved to drive, and annually thereafter. Keep a current registration form in your vehicle at all times while in driver mode.
Puerto Rico driver regulations
Be sure to follow these rules when giving rides in Puerto Rico, and keep an eye on your email for important updates from Lyft.
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Hourly driver mode limits
To drive with Lyft, you must follow the mandatory break and time limits requirement.
Zero-tolerance policy
Lyft has a zero-tolerance drug, alcohol, and electronic cigarette policy for drivers.
Passengers are encouraged to contact Lyft's Critical Response Line if they suspect a driver is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Lyft will immediately suspend the driver’s access to the app platform pending an investigation.
In the course of a zero-tolerance investigation, Lyft will contact the passenger for further details relating to a suspected zero-tolerance policy violation. Prior passengers of a driver under investigation will be contacted if necessary. If an investigation results in definitive evidence or even a strong suspicion of a zero-tolerance policy violation, the driver will be permanently deactivated.
Lyft also actively monitors passenger feedback for indicators of a zero-tolerance policy violation. When feedback has been flagged, the Lyft will review the comments and if the comments indicate that a violation of the zero-tolerance policy may have occurred, the driver will be suspended while the Trust & Safety team conducts an investigation.
Anti-discrimination policy
Lyft drivers are to provide services to the public in a nondiscriminatory manner, regardless of geographic location of the departure point or destination, once the driver and rider have been matched through the app. Our platform-wide anti-discrimination policy can be viewed in full here.
You are required to immediately report to Lyft any refusal to transport a passenger after you have been matched for a ride if your refusal was based on discrimination due to the passenger's departure point, destination, race, color, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
Best practices
  • Always have your driver’s license, registration, and insurance document
  • Always have your Autorización de Franquicia de Conductor de ERT and Autorización de Vehículo de Conductor de ERT displayed in your vehicle when giving rides
  • Don’t display any Lyft emblems on your vehicles
  • Follow all airport rules
  • Follow all transit rules and laws
  • Never provide services under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol
  • Never smoke, including electronic cigarettes, while providing services
  • Don’t share driver credentials and information
  • Don't accept street hails or provide off-app rides
  • Don't accept cash for rides
  • Don't wait in taxi lines
  • Always be courteous and respectful towards the public
  • Dress appropriately in a shirt with long or short sleeves, closed shoes, long pants or a skirt
Know your insurance
It’s important to understand Lyft’s insurance coverage in the event of an incident.
Moving to or from Puerto Rico
To drive with Lyft in Puerto Rico, you’re required to obtain:
If you're already a driver in a different state, and you're moving to Puerto Rico, send us a message with the following info:
  • The date you're moving
  • Your new shipping address
  • Clear photos of your vehicle insurance and Puerto Rico vehicle registration. If you already have Puerto Rico vehicle registration on file with Lyft, you don’t need to send it in again.
Moving from Puerto Rico to a different state? Find your new market here to see what steps you’ll need to take.

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