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Changes to Premium ride types

Starting April 30, we are updating our vehicle eligibility and your make and model may no longer be eligible for Extra Comfort rides. You can continue to drive other ride types that you qualify for.
Below is the list of eligible vehicles that will go into effect on April 30 for existing vehicles.
Note: Extra Comfort is only available in select regions.
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Why is Lyft making these changes?
We are making these changes to simplify and improve our platform. Riders today have too many ride options, so they aren’t requesting Lux and Preferred as often as before. This is causing more downtime between rides for drivers and lower earnings overall.
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What’s happening to other ride types?
No changes. Other ride types including Standard, Black, Black SUV, and XL will continue to be available, based on your account status, vehicle eligibility, and region. There are no changes to eligibility to these other ride types at this time.
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Will Lyft inform me when the changes go into effect on October 18?
Yes. After October 18, 2023, you will receive an email that will notify you when changes go into effect in your region. If you received notice about a driving exception or bonus on September 18, 2023, specific information about this will be included in the follow-up email after October 18, 2023.
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What will happen to my ride preferences after October 18?
Once these changes go into effect, your ride preferences will update in your Driver app based on your new eligibility.
To view your ride preferences:
  1. Open the main menu, then tap 'Vehicles and Devices.'
  2. Tap 'Your Vehicles.'
  3. Tap 'See details' on your active vehicle.
  4. View your available ride types.
The ride types you have access to depend on your:
  1. Vehicle eligibility.
  2. Account eligibility.
  3. Region.
Click here to view your ride type preferences.
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What are the requirements for Extra Comfort?
Starting April 30, we are updating our vehicle eligibility and your make and model may no longer be eligible for Extra Comfort rides. You can continue to drive other ride types that you qualify for.
Below is the list of eligible vehicles that will go into effect on April 30 for existing vehicles.
To be eligible to receive Extra Comfort ride requests, drivers need to meet the following criteria:
  1. Drive an eligible vehicle
  2. Completed at least 100 trips.
  3. Maintain a minimum rating of 4.85.
  4. 0 safety flags in past 20 rides.
  5. No more than 1 cleanliness flag in past 20 rides.
Note: Every vehicle listed below must be 2018 or newer.
List of eligible vehicles, as of April 2024:
  1. Acura
    1. RLX, RLX Hybrid, RDX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, Integra
  3. Alfa Romeo
    1. Giulia, Stelvio, Tonale
  5. Audi
    1. SQ8, SQ7, SQ5 Sportback, SQ5, S8L, S8, S7, S6, S5 Sportback, RS Q8, RS 6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q5 Sportback, Q5 E, Q5, Q4 Sportback E-Tron, Q4 E-Tron, E-Tron Sportback, E-Tron S Sportback, E-Tron S, E-Tron, A8 L, A8, A7, A6 Allroad, A6, A4 Allroad, A4, A5 Sportback, Q3, Q5E, S4, Q8 E-Tron, Q4 E-Tron Sportback
  7. BMW
    1. X7, X6 M, X6, X5 M, X5 Hybrid, X5, X4, X3 M, X3 Hybrid, X3, X1, M6 Gran Coupe, M6, M5, M3, IX, I7, Active Hybrid X6, 740I, 7-Series, 6 Series Gran Coupe, 5 Series Gran Turismo, 5 Series, 3 Series, X2, 3 Series Hybrid
  9. Bentley
    1. Mulsanne, Flying Spur, Bentayga
  11. Buick
    1. Regal, LaCrosse, Envista, Envision, Enclave
  13. Cadillac
    1. Escalade, Escalade ESV, XT5, XTS, XT4, XT6, Escalade ESV Diesel, Lyriq, CTS-V, CTS, CT6, CT5-V, CT5
  15. Chevrolet
    1. Trax, Traverse, TrailBlazer, Tahoe, Suburban Diesel, Suburban, Malibu Hybrid, Equinox, Malibu, Impala, Bolt EUV, Blazer, Blazer EV
  17. Chrysler
    1. 300
  19. Dodge
    1. Charger, Durango
  21. Ford
    1. Taurus, Mustang Mach-E, Fusion, Fusion Hybrid, Fusion Energi, Flex, Explorer, Explorer Hybrid, Expedition, Expedition MAX, Escape Plug-In Hybrid, Escape Hybrid, Escape, Edge, Bronco Sport
  23. GMC
    1. Yukon, Yukon XL, Yukon XL Diesel, Terrain, Acadia
  25. Genesis
    1. G90, GV60, GV80, Electrified G80, G70, GV70
  27. Honda
    1. Accord, Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Passport, Insight, Hr-V, Fit, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V
  29. Hyundai
    1. Tucson Plug-In Hybrid, Tucson Hybrid, Tucson, Santa Fe XL, Sante Fe Plug-In Hybrid, Santa Fe Hybrid, Santa Fe, Palisade, NEXO, Kona, Ioniq 6, Ioniq 5, Ioniq, Ioniq Hybrid, Santa Fe Sport
  31. Infiniti
    1. QX60, QX80, QX50, QX55, Q70, Q50, FX, Q50 Hybrid, Q70, Q70L, QX60 Hybrid, QX70
  33. Jaguar
    1. F-Pace, F-Pace Hybrid, XJ, XF, I-Pace, XE, E-Pace
  35. Jeep
    1. Compass, Wrangler, Wrangler 4XE Hybrid, Wrangler 4XE, Wrangler Hybrid, Wrangler Unlimited, Wagoneer L, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer L, Cherokee, Grand Cherokee WK, Grand Cherokee L, Grand Cherokee 4xe, Grand Cherokee
  37. Kia
    1. Telluride, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage, Soul, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid, Sorento PHEV, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento, Seltos, Niro PHEV, Niro Hybrid, Niro EV, Niro, EV6, Cadenza, K900, EV9
  39. Land Rover
    1. Discovery, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar, Range Rover Hybrid, Range Rover Evoque, Discovery Sport, Defender, Defender 110
  41. Lexus
    1. TX Hybrid, TX, RZ, RZ 450E, RX Hybrid, RX, NX Hybrid, NX, LX, LS Hybrid, LS 500, LS, GS, ES, ES Hybrid
  43. Lincoln
    1. Continental, MKT, MKC, MKX, MKZ, MKZ Hybrid, Navigator, Navigator L, Nautilus, Corsair, Aviator Hybrid, Aviator
  45. Lucid
    1. Air
  47. Mazda
    1. CX-5, CX-9, CX-50, CX-90, CX-90 Hybrid, Mazda 6
  49. Mercedes-Benz
    1. G-Class, GLC-Class, GLC-Class Hybrid, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, S-Class, GLA, GLA-Class, GLB-Class, EQB, EQB-Class, EQS-Class, EQS SUV, EQS, EQE, EQE-Class, E-Class, C-Class, B-Class
  51. Mitsubishi
    1. Outlander, Outlander PHEV, Outlander Sport, Eclipse Cross
  53. Nissan
    1. Armada, Murano, Rogue, Pathfinder, Rogue Hybrid, Ariya
  55. Rivian
    1. R1S
  57. Subaru
    1. Forester, Legacy, Outback, Ascent
  59. Tesla
    1. Model 3, Model S, Model X, Model Y
  61. Toyota
    1. Venza, Sequoia, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, RAV4 Prime, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Crown, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid
  63. Volkswagen
    1. Tiguan, Taos, Passat, ID.4, Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, Arteon
  65. Volvo
    1. XC90 Recharge, XC90 Plug-In Hybrid, XC90 Hybrid, S90, XC90, XC60 Recharge, XC60 Hybrid, XC60, V90 Cross Country, V90, S90 Recharge, S60, S90, C40, C40 Recharge, V60 Cross Country, XC40, XC40 Recharge
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How will my ride preferences update with Extra Comfort?
If you are eligible for Extra Comfort, you will see Extra Comfort added to your list of ride types. If you start driving an eligible vehicle that meets the Extra Comfort requirements (and you meet the other eligibility requirements) after September 18, 2023, or October 18, 2023, Lyft will automatically update your eligibility at that time.
Based on eligibility, you will be able to toggle between various preferences:
Standard + Extra Comfort eligible:
  1. All Ride Types (Standard, Extra Comfort)
XL + Extra Comfort eligible:
  1. All Ride Types (Standard, XL, Extra Comfort)
  2. Premium Only (XL, Extra Comfort)
Black + Extra Comfort eligible:
  1. All Ride Types (Standard, Extra Comfort, Black)
  2. Premium Only (Extra Comfort, Black)
  3. Black Only
Black SUV + Extra Comfort eligible:
  1. All Ride Types (Standard, XL, Extra Comfort, Black, Black SUV)
  2. Premium Only (Extra Comfort, Black, Black SUV)
  3. Black Only
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Do I qualify for other Premium ride types?
To learn more about Premium eligibility, please visit this page.
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What is an Extra Comfort driving exception?
If you are eligible for an Extra Comfort legacy exception, you should have received notice via email on September 18, 2023. Your ride preferences will update to include Extra Comfort rides on October 18, 2023, and you’ll be able to drive Extra Comfort through April 30, 2024. This driving exception is intended to help ease the transition for you after Lux availability ends.
Note: you will need to maintain all account-related eligibility to keep this driving exception, including:
  1. Completed at least 100 trips.
  2. Maintain a minimum rating of 4.85.
  3. 0 safety flags in past 20 rides.
  4. No more than 1 cleanliness flag in past 20 rides.
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What should I know about the bonus I received?
Drivers eligible for a bonus as of September 18, 2023, will be able to receive a bonus when the changes go into effect in their region. This will occur from October 18, 2023, through the beginning of November.
The bonuses specific to each tier are:
  1. Platinum Drivers will receive $2 on every ride completed for six weeks after Lux availability ends. This is capped at $50 per week.
  2. Gold Drivers will receive $2 on every ride completed for six weeks after Lux availability ends. This is capped at $30 per week.
  3. Express Drive renters (excluding Platinum drivers) will receive a weekly $20 bonus for 12 consecutive weeks after Lux availability ends. Drivers must complete a minimum of 20 rides per week to get this bonus.
Bonuses will be added to your account on a weekly basis for 6 weeks.
Note: the bonus is limited to one per driver, even if you have multiple vehicles on your account.
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Why didn’t I receive a driving exception or bonus?
Unfortunately, only drivers disproportionately impacted by the changes to Lux and Preferred have received bonuses to help ease the transition and bridge earnings gaps.
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