Make sure to follow these rules when giving rides in Tennessee, and to keep an eye on your email for important news and updates from Lyft.
Jump to:
- Apply to drive
- Setting up your vehicle
- Insurance information
- Tips and best practices
- Document renewals
- Moving to or from Tennessee as an existing Lyft driver
Apply to Drive
If you're applying to become a driver in Tennessee, check out the application steps.
Get Set to Drive
Set Your Vehicle up Correctly
Drivers are encouraged to display the Lyft emblem while in driver mode. Refer to the image above for where to place your 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, place an order in your Dashboard. While waiting for it to arrive, you may print a temporary emblem.
Upload your vehicle registration
Drivers in Tennessee are required to upload a copy of their vehicle registration. Temporary vehicle registration is acceptable, but be sure to upload your permanent copy when you receive it.
To prevent delays, make sure your vehicle registration meets the following criteria:
- Current (not expired)
- Match the vehicle on file with Lyft
- Images and text clearly legible in the photo
- All four corners visible in the photo
Hit the Road
You are an approved driver, your ride is decked out with all the right things in all the right places, and you’re no stranger to the ins and outs of driving with Lyft.
Know Your Insurance Coverage
- Review Lyft's insurance policy here.
- View your insurance in the app: Settings > Car > Lyft insurance.
Zero-Tolerance Policy
We have a strict zero tolerance policy for drivers — more info here. If you have any inquiries regarding the zero tolerance policy, reach out to us.
Tips and Best Practices
- Set your vehicle up correctly every time you drive.
- Follow all airport rules.
- Do not accept street hails.
- Do not accept cash for rides.
- Do not wait in taxi lines.
- If you run into any issues on the road, let us know.
Updating Your Driver Profile
Document Renewals
Drivers on the Lyft platform are required to maintain current documents (license, registration, insurance). Always update your documents via the Dashboard when they expire.
Moving to or From Tennessee as an Existing Lyft Driver
If you're already a driver in a different state, and you're moving to Tennessee, send us a message with the following info:
- The date you're moving
- Your new shipping address
- A clear photo of your vehicle registration*
*If you were already required to upload your vehicle registration when you became a driver, you do not need to send it in again.
Moving from Tennessee to a different state? Find your new market here to see what steps you'll need to take.