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Florida airport information for drivers

To ensure a smooth airport experience for you and your passengers, make sure to familiarize yourself with the rules below. Tap each link to jump to detailed instructions on each section:
The following information applies to all airports:
Airport officials will issue administrative citations to drivers who do not follow the rules. You are responsible for paying any tickets you receive for violating airport rules and regulations.
Note: The time you spend waiting in an airport queue won’t be counted towards the 12-hour limit.
Lyft emblem
  1. Keep your Lyft emblems displayed in the lower right hand (passenger side) of both your front and back windshield at all times while giving Lyft rides.
  2. If you are giving a non-Lyft ride at the airport, make sure to remove your emblem before entering airport property.
  3. If you didn't get them or need new ones, place an order in your Dashboard. While waiting for them to arrive, you may print temporary emblems.
Conduct at the airport
  1. Do not stop or pull over in crosswalks.
  2. Do not park in red zones or taxi/shuttle areas unless otherwise specified in the rules above.
  3. Always follow instructions given by airport personnel.
  4. If you run into any trouble, like a regulatory citation, reach out to our Support team. We're here to help 24/7.
Waybill
  1. Airport authorities may ask you for a waybill, which shows your latest ride. Click here to learn how to access your waybill.
Permitted Airports
Drivers on the Lyft platform are responsible for knowing and following all airport regulations in order to avoid receiving administrative citations from the airport. Lyft is available at the following airports in Florida:
  1. Daytona Beach Airport | DAB
  2. Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport | VPS
  3. Florida Keys Marathon Airport | MTH
  4. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport | FLL
  5. Fort Myers: Page Field Airport | FMY
  6. Fort Myers: Southwest Florida International Airport | RSW
  7. Gainesville Regional Airport | GNV
  8. Jacksonville International Airport | JAX
  9. Jaxport Cruise Terminal
  10. Key West International Airport | EYW
  11. Lakeland Linder Regional Airport | LAL
  12. Miami International Airport | MIA
  14. Naples Municipal Airport | APF
  15. Ocala International Airport | OCF
  16. Orlando International Airport | MCO
  17. Orlando Melbourne International Airport | MLB
  18. Palm Beach International Airport | PBI
  19. Panama City: Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport | ECP
  20. Pensacola International Airport | PNS
  21. Port Canaveral
  22. Punta Gorda Airport | PGD
  23. Sanford International Airport | SFB
  24. Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport | SRQ
  25. St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport | PIE
  26. St. Augustine: Northeast Florida Regional Airport | SGJ
  27. Tallahassee International Airport | TLH
  28. Tampa International Airport | TPA
Daytona Beach Airport (DAB)
Map of Daytona Beach International Airport
Waiting for requests:
  1. Wait in the designated staging area pictured above. Only drivers within the designated staging area are added to the queue.
  2. Do not wait in parking spots not designated for Lyft drivers. The airport needs to leave spaces open for other patrons to wait for their pickups.
  3. The queue is first in-first out. The driver who has been waiting within the staging area in driver mode the longest gets the next request. Your physical location within the staging area does not affect your spot in the queue, but if you exit the staging area or log out of driver mode, you will lose your spot.
  4. If the staging areas are full, you must leave the airport. You may not wait for requests anywhere else on airport property or use any other parking lots while in driver mode.
  5. Passenger cancellations don't affect your place in line. If your passenger cancels on you, head back to the staging area. As long as you're back within 15 minutes, you'll be placed at the front of the queue.
  6. Driver cancellations and missed requests do affect your place in line. You can miss or decline up to 3 rides before getting placed at the back of the queue.
  7. You can view your place in line in the app. Learn how to view your position in the queue here.
Pickups:
  1. Pick up passengers from Arrivals, at your passenger’s carrier of choice.
  2. Do not wait or circle back at the airport if the passenger is delayed when picking up.
  3. You may be asked to pay a $5 operating fee for picking up or dropping off at the airport. If so, send us your receipt and we will reimburse you.
  4. Short ride bump: If you receive a request for a short ride from the airport after waiting in the queue, you may qualify for a higher queue position after you drop off your passenger. You'll receive a message after dropping off to let you know you have the option to return to the staging area for a preferred spot in the queue. Please note, if you give a ride before returning to the staging area, you may still qualify for a preferred spot in line.
Drop-offs:
  1. Drop off passengers curbside at the terminal entrance, at your passenger’s carrier of choice.
  2. Do not wait at the airport terminal or accept additional ride requests after drop-off.
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)
Map of Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport
Failure to follow these guidelines may result in a citation and suspension from rideshare at the airport.
Waiting for requests:
  1. DO NOT
    1. Wait anywhere but in the designated staging areas pictured above. Drivers outside the designated staging area will not be added to the queue.
      1. You may see multiple airport staging lots in the app. You can choose any available lots and it won't affect your place in the queue. The app will show how many drivers are waiting in each staging lot.
    3. Wait in parking spots not designated for Lyft drivers. The airport needs to leave spaces open for other patrons to wait for their pickups.
    4. Exit the staging area or log out of driver mode, as you will lose your spot in the queue. The queue is first in-first out and the driver who has been waiting within the staging area in driver mode the longest gets the next request. Your physical location within the staging area does not affect your spot in the queue.
    5. Enter the staging area or airport property without Lyft decals on both the front and back of your vehicle.
    6. Remain on airport property if the staging area is full. You may not wait for requests anywhere else on airport property and you may NOT double park in the staging lot when at capacity. Violators will be issued a citation.
    7. Cancel or miss rider requests, as they will affect your place in line. You can miss or decline up to 3 rides before getting placed at the back of the queue. To learn how to view your place in the driver queue follow this link.
  3. DO
    1. Wait in one of the 15 designated parking spots in the staging lot pictured above. If the designated spots are full, overflow staging should occur along Airport Terminal Access Road. Only drivers within the designated staging area are added to the queue.
    2. Head back to the staging area if a passenger cancels on you. Passenger cancellations will not affect your place in the queue. As long as you're back within 15 minutes, you'll be placed at the front of the queue.
    3. Follow instructions from Airport Security personnel and do not attempt to evade personnel if a citation is being issued.
    4. Ensure Lyft decals are placed on both the front and back of your vehicle.
Pickups:
  1. DO NOT
    1. Pick up passengers from the main terminals.
    2. Wait for your passenger curbside if a passenger is delayed as it may result in a citation. Airport security does not allow drivers to wait curbside longer than a minute for delayed passengers. If your passenger is delayed, please wait in the staging lot until your passenger is ready to be picked up.
    3. Recirculate or wait in the terminal area for a rematch, as airport authorities may issue citations. Rematch is a feature that enables you to be matched with additional passengers shortly before or after completing a drop off. This means you can receive a ride request shortly after dropping off a passenger without returning to the assignment area.
    4. Wait for ride requests anywhere but in the designated staging lot. Soliciting is not permitted on airport property and may result in a ban from our platform as well as the airport.
  3. DO
    1. Pick up passengers curbside at the terminal in front of the baggage claim.
    2. Make sure you have both gone to the pin's location and are at the correct level and terminal of the airport, if you’re having trouble finding your passenger. The Lyft app moves the passenger's pin to an approved pickup area, which should help mitigate any issues locating each other.
    3. Short ride bump: If you receive a request for a short ride from the airport after waiting in the queue, you may qualify for a higher queue position after you drop off your passenger. You'll receive a message after dropping off to let you know you have the option to return to the staging area for a preferred spot in the queue. Please note, if you give a ride before returning to the staging area, you may still qualify for a preferred spot in line.
Drop-offs:
  1. DO NOT
    1. Wait at the airport terminal after drop-off or accept additional ride requests after drop-off. If you'd like to accept additional airport requests, proceed to the staging area to avoid citations.
  3. DO 
    1. Drop off passengers curbside at Departures, at your passenger’s carrier of choice.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Map of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Failure to follow these guidelines may result in a citation and suspension from rideshare at the airport.
Waiting for requests:
  1. DO NOT
    1. Wait anywhere but in the designated staging area pictured above. Drivers outside the designated staging area will not be added to the queue.
    2. Exit the staging area or log out of driver mode, as you will lose your spot in the queue. The queue is first in-first out and the driver who has been waiting within the staging area in driver mode the longest gets the next request. Your physical location within the staging area does not affect your spot in the queue.
    3. Enter the staging area or airport property without Lyft decals on both the front and back of your vehicle.
    4. Remain on airport property if the staging area is full. You may not wait for requests anywhere else on airport property and you may NOT double park in the staging lot when at capacity. Violators will be issued a citation.
    5. Cancel or miss rider requests, as they will affect your place in line. You can miss or decline up to 3 rides before getting placed at the back of the queue. To learn how to view your place in the driver queue follow this link.
  3. DO
    1. Head back to the staging area if a passenger cancels on you. Passenger cancellations will not affect your place in the queue. As long as you're back within 15 minutes, you'll be placed at the front of the queue.
    2. Follow instructions from Airport Security personnel and do not attempt to evade personnel if a citation is being issued.
    3. Ensure Lyft decals are placed on both the front and back of your vehicle.
Pickups:
  1. DO NOT
    1. Pick up passengers from the main terminals.
    2. Wait for your passenger curbside if a passenger is delayed as it may result in a citation. Airport security does not allow drivers to wait curbside longer than a minute for delayed passengers. If your passenger is delayed, please circle back or wait in the staging lot until your passenger is ready to be picked up.
    3. Recirculate or wait in the terminal area for a rematch, as airport authorities may issue citations. Rematch is a feature that enables you to be matched with additional passengers shortly before or after completing a drop off. This means you can receive a ride request shortly after dropping off a passenger without returning to the assignment area.
    4. Wait for ride requests anywhere but in the designated staging lot. Soliciting is not permitted on airport property and may result in a ban from our platform as well as the airport.
  3. DO
    1. Pick up passengers on the Arrivals level from the Commercial Passenger Vehicle Areas, which are located between the terminals (see image above).
    2. Make sure you have both gone to the pin's location and are at the correct level and terminal of the airport if you’re having trouble finding your passenger. The Lyft app moves the passenger's pin to an approved pickup area, which should help mitigate any issues locating each other.
    3. Pre-dispatch: While waiting for requests, you may receive an SMS and an in-app note directing you to head toward the terminal. While en route, you should receive a ride request. If you do not, head back to the staging area. As long as you're back within 15 minutes, you'll be placed at the front of the queue. More information on pre-dispatch can be found here.
    4. Short ride bump: If you receive a request for a short ride from the airport after waiting in the queue, you may qualify for a higher queue position after you drop off your passenger. You'll receive a message after dropping off to let you know you have the option to return to the staging area for a preferred spot in the queue. Please note, if you give a ride before returning to the staging area, you may still qualify for a preferred spot in line.
    5. Rematch is a feature that enables you to be matched with additional passengers shortly before or after completing a drop off. This means you can receive a ride request shortly after dropping off a passenger without returning to the assignment area. Please don't recirculate or wait in the terminal area for a rematch, as airport authorities may issue citations.
Drop-offs:
  1. DO NOT
    1. Wait at the airport terminal after drop-off. If you'd like to accept additional airport requests, proceed to the staging area to avoid citations.
  3. DO 
    1. Drop off passengers at Departures at the passenger’s carrier of choice.
Fort Myers: Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
Map of Southwest Florida International Airport
Failure to follow these guidelines may result in a citation and suspension from rideshare at the airport.
Waiting for requests:
  1. DO NOT
    1. Wait anywhere but in the designated staging area pictured above. Drivers outside the designated staging area will not be added to the queue.
    2. Exit the staging area or log out of driver mode, as you will lose your spot in the queue. The queue is first in-first out and the driver who has been waiting within the staging area in driver mode the longest gets the next request. Your physical location within the staging area does not affect your spot in the queue.
    3. Enter the staging area or airport property without Lyft decals on both the front and back of your vehicle.
    4. Remain on airport property if the staging area is full. You may not wait for requests anywhere else on airport property and you may NOT double park in the staging lot when at capacity. Violators will be issued a citation.
    5. Cancel or miss rider requests, as they will affect your place in line. You can miss or decline up to 3 rides before getting placed at the back of the queue. To learn how to view your place in the driver queue follow this link.
  3. DO
    1. Head back to the staging area if a passenger cancels on you. Passenger cancellations will not affect your place in the queue. As long as you're back within 15 minutes, you'll be placed at the front of the queue.
    2. Follow instructions from Airport Security personnel and do not attempt to evade personnel if a citation is being issued.
    3. Ensure Lyft decals are placed on both the front and back of your vehicle.
Pickups:
  1. DO NOT
    1. Wait for your passenger curbside if a passenger is delayed as it may result in a citation. If your passenger is delayed, please circle back or wait in the staging lot until your passenger is ready to be picked up.
    2. Recirculate or wait in the terminal area for a rematch, as airport authorities may issue citations. Rematch is a feature that enables you to be matched with additional passengers shortly before or after completing a drop off. This means you can receive a ride request shortly after dropping off a passenger without returning to the assignment area.
    3. Wait for ride requests anywhere but in the designated staging lot. Soliciting is not permitted on airport property and may result in a ban from our platform as well as the airport.
  3. DO
    1. Pick up passengers from Arrivals, at your passenger’s carrier of choice.
    2. Make sure you have both gone to the pin's location and are at the correct level and terminal of the airport, if you’re having trouble finding your passenger. The Lyft app moves the passenger's pin to an approved pickup area, which should help mitigate any issues locating each other.
    3. Short ride bump: If you receive a request for a short ride from the airport after waiting in the queue, you may qualify for a higher queue position after you drop off your passenger. You'll receive a message after dropping off to let you know you have the option to return to the staging area for a preferred spot in the queue. Please note, if you give a ride before returning to the staging area, you may still qualify for a preferred spot in line.
Drop-offs:
  1. DO NOT
    1. Wait at the airport terminal after drop-off. If you'd like to accept additional airport requests, proceed to the staging area to avoid citations.
  3. DO 
    1. Drop off passengers curbside at the terminal entrance, at your passenger’s carrier of choice.
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)
Map of Gainesville Regional Airport
Waiting for requests:
  1. DO NOT
    1. Wait anywhere but in the designated staging area pictured above. Drivers outside the designated staging area will not be added to the queue.
    2. Exit the staging area or log out of driver mode, as you will lose your spot in the queue. The queue is first in-first out and the driver who has been waiting within the staging area in driver mode the longest gets the next request. Your physical location within the staging area does not affect your spot in the queue.
    3. Enter the staging area or airport property without Lyft decals on both the front and back of your vehicle.
    4. Remain on airport property if the staging area is full. You may not wait for requests anywhere else on airport property and you may NOT double park in the staging lot when at capacity. Violators will be issued a citation.
    5. Cancel or miss rider requests, as they will affect your place in line. You can miss or decline up to 3 rides before getting placed at the back of the queue. To learn how to view your place in the driver queue follow this link.
  3. DO
    1. Head back to the staging area if a passenger cancels on you. Passenger cancellations will not affect your place in the queue. As long as you're back within 15 minutes, you'll be placed at the front of the queue.
    2. Follow instructions from Airport Security personnel and do not attempt to evade personnel if a citation is being issued.
    3. Ensure Lyft decals are placed on both the front and back of your vehicle.
Pickups:
  1. DO NOT
    1. Wait for your passenger curbside if a passenger is delayed as it may result in a citation. If your passenger is delayed, please circle back or wait in the staging lot until your passenger is ready to be picked up.
    2. Recirculate or wait in the terminal area for a rematch, as airport authorities may issue citations. Rematch is a feature that enables you to be matched with additional passengers shortly before or after completing a drop off. This means you can receive a ride request shortly after dropping off a passenger without returning to the assignment area.
    3. Wait for ride requests anywhere but in the designated staging lot. Soliciting is not permitted on airport property and may result in a ban from our platform as well as the airport.
  3. DO
    1. Pick up passengers from Arrivals, at your passenger’s carrier of choice.
    2. Make sure you have both gone to the pin's location and are at the correct level and terminal of the airport, if you’re having trouble finding your passenger. The Lyft app moves the passenger's pin to an approved pickup area, which should help mitigate any issues locating each other.
    3. Short ride bump: If you receive a request for a short ride from the airport after waiting in the queue, you may qualify for a higher queue position after you drop off your passenger. You'll receive a message after dropping off to let you know you have the option to return to the staging area for a preferred spot in the queue. Please note, if you give a ride before returning to the staging area, you may still qualify for a preferred spot in line.
Drop-offs:
  1. DO NOT
    1. Wait at the airport terminal after drop-off. If you'd like to accept additional airport requests, proceed to the staging area to avoid citations. 
  3. DO
    1. Drop off passengers curbside at the terminal entrance, at your passenger’s carrier of choice.
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
Map of staging area at Jacksonville International Airport
Waiting for requests:
  1. DO NOT
    1. Wait anywhere but in the designated staging area pictured above. Drivers outside the designated staging area will not be added to the queue.
    2. Exit the staging area or log out of driver mode, as you will lose your spot in the queue. The queue is first in-first out and the driver who has been waiting within the staging area in driver mode the longest gets the next request. Your physical location within the staging area does not affect your spot in the queue.
    3. Enter the staging area or airport property without Lyft decals on both the front and back of your vehicle.
    4. Remain on airport property if the staging area is full. You may not wait for requests anywhere else on airport property and you may NOT double park in the staging lot when at capacity. Violators will be issued a citation.
    5. Cancel or miss rider requests, as they will affect your place in line. You can miss or decline up to 3 rides before getting placed at the back of the queue. To learn how to view your place in the driver queue follow this link.
  3. DO
    1. Head back to the staging area if a passenger cancels on you. Passenger cancellations will not affect your place in the queue. As long as you're back within 15 minutes, you'll be placed at the front of the queue.
    2. Follow instructions from Airport Security personnel and do not attempt to evade personnel if a citation is being issued.
    3. Ensure Lyft decals are placed on both the front and back of your vehicle.
Map of Jacksonville International Airport
Pickups:
  1. DO NOT
    1. Wait for your passenger curbside if a passenger is delayed as it may result in a citation. If your passenger is delayed, please circle back or wait in the staging lot until your passenger is ready to be picked up.
    2. Recirculate or wait in the terminal area for a rematch, as airport authorities may issue citations. Rematch is a feature that enables you to be matched with additional passengers shortly before or after completing a drop off. This means you can receive a ride request shortly after dropping off a passenger without returning to the assignment area.
    3. Wait for ride requests anywhere but in the designated staging lot. Soliciting is not permitted on airport property and may result in a ban from our platform as well as the airport.
  3. DO
    1. Pick up passengers from the TNC area on the lower level, just past the terminal (pictured above).
    2. Make sure you have both gone to the pin's location and are at the correct level and terminal of the airport, if you’re having trouble finding your passenger. The Lyft app moves the passenger's pin to an approved pickup area, which should help mitigate any issues locating each other.
    3. Short ride bump: If you receive a request for a short ride from the airport after waiting in the queue, you may qualify for a higher queue position after you drop off your passenger. You'll receive a message after dropping off to let you know you have the option to return to the staging area for a preferred spot in the queue. Please note, if you give a ride before returning to the staging area, you may still qualify for a preferred spot in line.
Drop-offs:
  1. DO NOT
    1. Wait at the airport terminal after drop-off. If you'd like to accept additional airport requests, proceed to the staging area to avoid citations.
  3. DO
    1. Drop off passengers curbside at the terminal entrance, at your passenger’s carrier of choice.
Jaxport Cruise Terminal
Map of Jaxport Cruise Terminal
Pickups:
  1. Pick up passengers from in front of the terminal building.
Drop-offs:
  1. Drop off passengers on the northwest side of the terminal building as depicted above.
  2. Do not wait at the airport terminal or accept additional ride requests after drop-off.
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Map of Miami International Airport
Failure to follow these guidelines may result in a citation and/or suspension from rideshare at the airport.
Waiting for requests:
  1. DO...
    1. Head back to the staging area if a passenger cancels on you. Passenger cancellations will not affect your place in the queue. As long as you're back within 15 minutes, you'll be placed at the front of the queue.
      1. You may see multiple airport staging lots in the app. You can choose any available lots and it won't affect your place in the queue. The app will show how many drivers are waiting in each staging lot.
    3. Follow instructions from Airport Security personnel and do not attempt to evade personnel if a citation is being issued.
    4. Ensure Lyft decals are placed on both the front and back of your vehicle.
    5. Carefully read the full list of prohibited activities, found by following this link. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in a citation and/or suspension from rideshare at the airport.
  3. DO NOT...
    1. Wait anywhere but in the designated staging area pictured above. Drivers outside the designated staging area will not be added to the queue. TNC drivers will only be added to the queue once they are in the designated rideshare TNC staging area.
    2. Exit the staging area or log out of driver mode, you will lose your spot in the queue. The queue is first in-first out. Your physical location within the staging area does not affect your spot in the queue.
    3. Cancel or miss rider requests, as they will affect your place in line. You can miss or decline up to 3 rides before getting placed at the back of the queue. To learn how to view your place in the driver queue follow this link.
    4. Litter in the airport staging lot, under any circumstances. If drivers are found to be littering and vandalizing the staging lot area, they will be banned from airport property.
    5. Loiter in the staging lot. Drivers in the staging lot should have their Lyft app on and in the queue. If you do not intend to give rides at the airport, please exit the lot.
    6. Feed any wildlife in or around the staging area.
    7. Enter the staging area nightly from 1:30am - 3:30am, as it will be closed. Please leave the staging lot during this time. Rides will be dispatched by proximity during this time.
Pickups:
  1. DO...
    1. Pick up passengers from Arrivals (lower level). The Lyft app moves the passenger's pin to an approved pickup area. If you're having trouble finding each other, make sure you have both gone to the pin's location and are on the correct level of the airport.
    2. Ensure both Lyft decals are clearly visible on the front and back of your vehicle, prior to entering the staging area or pickup area.
    3. Short ride bump: If you receive a request for a short ride from the airport after waiting in the queue, you may qualify for a higher queue position after you drop off your passenger. You'll receive a message after dropping off to let you know you have the option to return to the staging area for a preferred spot in the queue. Please note, if you give a ride before returning to the staging area, you may still qualify for a preferred spot in line.
    4. Pre-dispatch: While waiting for requests, you may receive an SMS and an in-app note directing you to head toward the terminal. While en route, you should receive a ride request. If you do not, head back to the staging area. As long as you're back within 15 minutes, you'll be placed at the front of the queue. More information on pre-dispatch can be found here.
  3. DO NOT...
    1. Pick up passengers anywhere except the designated pickup area at the Arrivals level.
    2. Wait for your passenger curbside if a passenger is delayed. Airport security will issue citations to drivers that wait curbside for delayed passengers. If your passenger is delayed, please circle back or wait in the staging lot until your passenger is ready to be picked up.
    3. Enter the designated pickup area unless you are picking up a passenger, as this area is active loading only and those found parking here will be issued a citation.
    4. Circle the airport or wait in the terminal area for a rematch ride, as airport authorities may issue citations. Rematch is a feature that enables you to be matched with additional passengers shortly before or after completing a drop off. This means you can receive a ride request shortly after dropping off a passenger without returning to the assignment area.
    5. Wait for ride requests anywhere except the designated staging lot. Soliciting is not permitted on airport property and may result in a ban from our platform as well as the airport.
Drop-offs:
  1. DO...
    1. Drop off passengers curbside at the terminal entrance, at your passenger’s carrier of choice.
  3. DO NOT...
    1. Wait at the airport terminal after drop-off. If you'd like to accept additional airport requests, proceed to the staging area to avoid citations.
PortMiami
Map of staging area at Port of Miami
Waiting for requests:
  1. Wait in the designated staging area. Only drivers within the designated staging area (pictured above) are added to the queue.
  2. The queue is first in-first out. The driver who has been waiting within the staging area in driver mode the longest gets the next request. Your physical location within the staging area does not affect your spot in the queue, but if you exit the staging area or log out of driver mode, you will lose your spot.
  3. If the staging area is full, you must leave the area. You may not wait for requests anywhere else on property or use any other parking lots while in driver mode.
  4. If the main entrance to the lot on Africa Way is closed or blocked off, please use the secondary entrance on Port Blvd.
  5. Passenger cancellations don't affect your place in line. If your passenger cancels on you, head back to the staging area. As long as you're back within 15 minutes, you'll be placed at the front of the queue.
  6. Driver cancellations and missed requests do affect your place in line. You can miss or decline up to 3 rides before getting placed at the back of the queue.
  7. You can view your place in line in the app. Learn how to view your position in the queue here.
Pickups:
  1. Pick up passengers at their pin location — the app will place the pin in an approved location.
  2. Do not pick up passengers at any location other than their dropped pin.
Drop-offs:
  1. Drop off passengers at their desired location.
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
This image is a map of the MCO airport. It includes staging lot.
Failure to follow these guidelines may result in a citation and suspension from rideshare at the airport.
Waiting for requests:
  1. DO NOT
    1. Wait anywhere but in the designated staging area pictured above. Drivers outside the designated staging area will not be added to the queue.
    2. Exit the staging area or log out of driver mode, as you will lose your spot in the queue. The queue is first in-first out and the driver who has been waiting within the staging area in driver mode the longest gets the next request. Your physical location within the staging area does not affect your spot in the queue.
    3. Enter the staging area or airport property without Lyft decals on both the front and back of your vehicle.
    4. Remain on airport property if the staging area is full. You may not wait for requests anywhere else on airport property and you may NOT double park in the staging lot when at capacity. Violators will be issued a citation.
    5. Litter in the airport staging lot, under any circumstances. If drivers are found to be littering and vandalizing the staging lot area, they will be banned from airport property.
    6. Cancel or miss rider requests, as they will affect your place in line. You can miss or decline up to 3 rides before getting placed at the back of the queue. To learn how to view your place in the driver queue follow this link.
  3. DO
    1. Head back to the staging area if a passenger cancels on you. Passenger cancellations will not affect your place in the queue. As long as you're back within 15 minutes, you'll be placed at the front of the queue.
    2. Follow instructions from Airport Security personnel and do not attempt to evade personnel if a citation is being issued.
    3. Ensure Lyft decals are placed on both the front and back of your vehicle.
This image is a map of the MCO airport. It includes pickup and drop-off areas.
Pickups:
  1. DO NOT
    1. Wait for your passenger curbside if a passenger is delayed as it may result in a citation. Airport security does not allow drivers to wait curbside longer than a minute for delayed passengers. If your passenger is delayed, please circle back or wait in the staging lot until your passenger is ready to be picked up.
    2. Recirculate or wait in the terminal area for a rematch, as airport authorities may issue citations. Rematch is a feature that enables you to be matched with additional passengers shortly before or after completing a drop-off. This means you can receive a ride request shortly after dropping off a passenger without returning to the assignment area.
    3. Wait for ride requests anywhere but in the designated staging lot. Soliciting is not permitted on airport property and may result in a ban from our platform as well as the airport.
  3. DO
    1. Pick up passengers from the Arrivals level, just outside the baggage claim at either terminal, at any time. Additionally, from the hours of 8:00 P.M. - 2:00 A.M., passengers may also be picked up from the Departures level.
    2. Make sure you have both gone to the pin's location and are at the correct level and terminal of the airport, if you’re having trouble finding your passenger. The Lyft app moves the passenger's pin to an approved pickup area, which should help mitigate any issues locating each other.
    3. Short ride bump: If you receive a request for a short ride from the airport after waiting in the queue, you may qualify for a higher queue position after you drop off your passenger. You'll receive a message after dropping off to let you know you have the option to return to the staging area for a preferred spot in the queue. Please note, if you give a ride before returning to the staging area, you may still qualify for a preferred spot in line.
Drop-offs:
  1. DO NOT
    1. Wait at the airport terminal after drop-off. If you'd like to accept additional airport requests, proceed to the staging area to avoid citations.
  3. DO 
    1. Drop off passengers curbside at the terminal entrance, at your passenger’s carrier of choice.
Orlando Melbourne International Airport | MLB
Map of Orlando Melbourne International Airport
Failure to follow these guidelines may result in a citation and suspension from rideshare at the airport.
Waiting for requests:
  1. DO NOT
    1. Wait anywhere but in the designated staging area pictured above. Drivers outside the designated staging area will not be added to the queue.
    2. Exit the staging area or log out of driver mode, as you will lose your spot in the queue. The queue is first in-first out and the driver who has been waiting within the staging area in driver mode the longest gets the next request. Your physical location within the staging area does not affect your spot in the queue.
    3. Enter the staging area or airport property without Lyft decals on both the front and back of your vehicle.
    4. Remain on airport property if the staging area is full. You may not wait for requests anywhere else on airport property and you may NOT double park in the staging lot when at capacity. Violators will be issued a citation.
    5. Cancel or miss rider requests, as they will affect your place in line. You can miss or decline up to 3 rides before getting placed at the back of the queue. To learn how to view your place in the driver queue follow this link.
  3. DO
    1. Head back to the staging area if a passenger cancels on you. Passenger cancellations will not affect your place in the queue. As long as you're back within 15 minutes, you'll be placed at the front of the queue.
    2. Follow instructions from Airport Security personnel and do not attempt to evade personnel if a citation is being issued.
    3. Ensure Lyft decals are placed on both the front and back of your vehicle.
Pickups:
  1. DO NOT
    1. Wait for your passenger curbside if a passenger is delayed as it may result in a citation. Airport security does not allow drivers to wait curbside longer than a minute for delayed passengers. If your passenger is delayed, please circle back or wait in the staging lot until your passenger is ready to be picked up.
    2. Recirculate or wait in the terminal area for a rematch, as airport authorities may issue citations. Rematch is a feature that enables you to be matched with additional passengers shortly before or after completing a drop off. This means you can receive a ride request shortly after dropping off a passenger without returning to the assignment area.
    3. Wait for ride requests anywhere but in the designated staging lot. Soliciting is not permitted on airport property and may result in a ban from our platform as well as the airport.
  3. DO
    1. Pick up passengers from the Arrivals curb, as pictured above.
    2. Make sure you have both gone to the pin's location and are at the correct level and terminal of the airport, if you’re having trouble finding your passenger. The Lyft app moves the passenger's pin to an approved pickup area, which should help mitigate any issues locating each other.
Drop-offs:
  1. DO NOT
    1. Wait at the airport terminal after drop-off. If you'd like to accept additional airport requests, proceed to the staging area to avoid citations.
  3. DO 
    1. Drop off passengers curbside at the terminal entrance, at your passenger’s carrier of choice.
Panama City: Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)
Map of Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport
Failure to follow these guidelines may result in a citation and suspension from rideshare at the airport.
Waiting for requests:
  1. DO NOT
    1. Wait anywhere but in the designated staging area pictured above. Drivers outside the designated staging area will not be added to the queue.
    2. Exit the staging area or log out of driver mode, as you will lose your spot in the queue. The queue is first in-first out and the driver who has been waiting within the staging area in driver mode the longest gets the next request. Your physical location within the staging area does not affect your spot in the queue.
    3. Enter the staging area or airport property without Lyft decals on both the front and back of your vehicle.
    4. Remain on airport property if the staging area is full. You may not wait for requests anywhere else on airport property and you may NOT double park in the staging lot when at capacity. Violators will be issued a citation.
    5. Cancel or miss rider requests, as they will affect your place in line. You can miss or decline up to 3 rides before getting placed at the back of the queue. To learn how to view your place in the driver queue follow this link.
  3. DO
    1. Head back to the staging area if a passenger cancels on you. Passenger cancellations will not affect your place in the queue. As long as you're back within 15 minutes, you'll be placed at the front of the queue.
    2. Follow instructions from Airport Security personnel and do not attempt to evade personnel if a citation is being issued.
    3. Ensure Lyft decals are placed on both the front and back of your vehicle.
Pickups:
  1. DO NOT
    1. Wait for your passenger curbside if a passenger is delayed as it may result in a citation. Airport security does not allow drivers to wait curbside longer than a minute for delayed passengers. If your passenger is delayed, please circle back or wait in the staging lot until your passenger is ready to be picked up.
    2. Recirculate or wait in the terminal area for a rematch, as airport authorities may issue citations. Rematch is a feature that enables you to be matched with additional passengers shortly before or after completing a drop off. This means you can receive a ride request shortly after dropping off a passenger without returning to the assignment area.
    3. Wait for ride requests anywhere but in the designated staging lot. Soliciting is not permitted on airport property and may result in a ban from our platform as well as the airport.
  3. DO
    1. Pick up passengers from Short Term Parking. Lyft has 2 spaces at the end of the covered walkway. You may way up to 20 minutes in the lot before being charged.
    2. Make sure you have both gone to the pin's location and are at the correct level and terminal of the airport, if you’re having trouble finding your passenger. The Lyft app moves the passenger's pin to an approved pickup area, which should help mitigate any issues locating each other.
    3. Short ride bump: If you receive a request for a short ride from the airport after waiting in the queue, you may qualify for a higher queue position after you drop off your passenger. You'll receive a message after dropping off to let you know you have the option to return to the staging area for a preferred spot in the queue. Please note, if you give a ride before returning to the staging area, you may still qualify for a preferred spot in line.
Drop-offs:
  1. DO NOT
    1. Wait at the airport terminal after drop-off. If you'd like to accept additional airport requests, proceed to the staging area to avoid citations.
  3. DO 
    1. Drop off passengers at Departures, at your passenger’s carrier of choice.
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)
Map of Palm Beach International Airport
Failure to follow these guidelines may result in a citation and suspension from rideshare at the airport.
Waiting for requests:
  1. DO NOT
    1. Wait anywhere but in the designated staging area pictured above. Drivers outside the designated staging area will not be added to the queue.
    2. Exit the staging area or log out of driver mode, as you will lose your spot in the queue. The queue is first in-first out and the driver who has been waiting within the staging area in driver mode the longest gets the next request. Your physical location within the staging area does not affect your spot in the queue.
    3. Enter the staging area or airport property without Lyft decals on both the front and back of your vehicle.
    4. Remain on airport property if the staging area is full. You may not wait for requests anywhere else on airport property and you may NOT double park in the staging lot when at capacity. Violators will be issued a citation.
    5. Cancel or miss rider requests, as they will affect your place in line. You can miss or decline up to 3 rides before getting placed at the back of the queue. To learn how to view your place in the driver queue follow this link.
  3. DO
    1. Head back to the staging area if a passenger cancels on you. Passenger cancellations will not affect your place in the queue. As long as you're back within 15 minutes, you'll be placed at the front of the queue.
      1. You may see multiple airport staging lots in the app. You can choose any available lots and it won't affect your place in the queue. The app will show how many drivers are waiting in each staging lot.
    3. Follow instructions from Airport Security personnel and do not attempt to evade personnel if a citation is being issued.
    4. Ensure Lyft decals are placed on both the front and back of your vehicle.
Pickups:
  1. DO NOT
    1. Wait for your passenger curbside if a passenger is delayed as it may result in a citation. Airport security does not allow drivers to wait curbside longer than a minute for delayed passengers. If your passenger is delayed, please circle back or wait in the staging lot until your passenger is ready to be picked up.
    2. Recirculate or wait in the terminal area for a rematch, as airport authorities may issue citations. Rematch is a feature that enables you to be matched with additional passengers shortly before or after completing a drop off. This means you can receive a ride request shortly after dropping off a passenger without returning to the assignment area.
    3. Wait for ride requests anywhere but in the designated staging lot. Soliciting is not permitted on airport property and may result in a ban from our platform as well as the airport.
  3. DO
    1. Pick up passengers at Arrivals along the terminal curbside.
    2. Make sure you have both gone to the pin's location and are at the correct level and terminal of the airport, if you’re having trouble finding your passenger. The Lyft app moves the passenger's pin to an approved pickup area, which should help mitigate any issues locating each other.
    3. Short ride bump: If you receive a request for a short ride from the airport after waiting in the queue, you may qualify for a higher queue position after you drop off your passenger. You'll receive a message after dropping off to let you know you have the option to return to the staging area for a preferred spot in the queue. Please note, if you give a ride before returning to the staging area, you may still qualify for a preferred spot in line.
Drop-offs:
  1. DO NOT
    1. Wait at the airport terminal after drop-off. If you'd like to accept additional airport requests, proceed to the staging area to avoid citations.
  3. DO 
    1. Drop off passengers at Departures, at the passenger's carrier of choice.
Pensacola International Airport (PNS)
Map of Pensacola International Airport
Failure to follow these guidelines may result in a citation and suspension from rideshare at the airport.
Waiting for requests:
  1. DO NOT
    1. Wait anywhere but in the designated staging area pictured above. Drivers outside the designated staging area will not be added to the queue.
    2. Exit the staging area or log out of driver mode, as you will lose your spot in the queue. The queue is first in-first out and the driver who has been waiting within the staging area in driver mode the longest gets the next request. Your physical location within the staging area does not affect your spot in the queue.
    3. Enter the staging area or airport property without Lyft decals on both the front and back of your vehicle.
    4. Remain on airport property if the staging area is full. You may not wait for requests anywhere else on airport property and you may NOT double park in the staging lot when at capacity. Violators will be issued a citation.
    5. Cancel or miss rider requests, as they will affect your place in line. You can miss or decline up to 3 rides before getting placed at the back of the queue. To learn how to view your place in the driver queue follow this link.
  3. DO
    1. Head back to the staging area if a passenger cancels on you. Passenger cancellations will not affect your place in the queue. As long as you're back within 15 minutes, you'll be placed at the front of the queue.
    2. Follow instructions from Airport Security personnel and do not attempt to evade personnel if a citation is being issued.
    3. Ensure Lyft decals are placed on both the front and back of your vehicle.
Pickups:
  1. DO NOT
    1. Wait for your passenger curbside if a passenger is delayed as it may result in a citation. Airport security does not allow drivers to wait curbside longer than a minute for delayed passengers. If your passenger is delayed, please circle back or wait in the staging lot until your passenger is ready to be picked up.
    2. Recirculate or wait in the terminal area for a rematch, as airport authorities may issue citations. Rematch is a feature that enables you to be matched with additional passengers shortly before or after completing a drop off. This means you can receive a ride request shortly after dropping off a passenger without returning to the assignment area.
    3. Wait for ride requests anywhere but in the designated staging lot. Soliciting is not permitted on airport property and may result in a ban from our platform as well as the airport.
  3. DO
    1. Pick up passengers in the designated "TNC ONLY" spots in front of the covered area, just south of the ticketing/departures curb.
    2. Make sure you have both gone to the pin's location and are at the correct level and terminal of the airport, if you’re having trouble finding your passenger. The Lyft app moves the passenger's pin to an approved pickup area, which should help mitigate any issues locating each other.
    3. Short ride bump: If you receive a request for a short ride from the airport after waiting in the queue, you may qualify for a higher queue position after you drop off your passenger. You'll receive a message after dropping off to let you know you have the option to return to the staging area for a preferred spot in the queue. Please note, if you give a ride before returning to the staging area, you may still qualify for a preferred spot in line.
Drop-offs:
  1. DO NOT
    1. Wait at the airport terminal after drop-off. If you'd like to accept additional airport requests, proceed to the staging area to avoid citations.
  3. DO 
    1. Drop off passengers at Departures, at the passenger's carrier of choice.
Port Canaveral
Map of staging areas at Port Canaveral
Waiting for requests:
  1. Wait in the designated staging area(s). Only drivers within the designated staging areas (pictured above) are added to the queue.
  2. The queue is first in-first out. The driver who has been waiting within the staging area in driver mode the longest gets the next request. Your physical location within the staging area does not affect your spot in the queue, but if you exit the staging area or log out of driver mode, you will lose your spot.
  3. If the staging area is full, you must leave the area. You may not wait for requests anywhere else on property or use any other parking lots while in driver mode.
  4. Passenger cancellations don't affect your place in line. If your passenger cancels on you, head back to the staging area. As long as you're back within 15 minutes, you'll be placed at the front of the queue.
  5. Driver cancellations and missed requests do affect your place in line. You can miss or decline up to 3 rides before getting placed at the back of the queue.
  6. You can view your place in line in the app. Learn how to view your position in the queue here.
Pickups:
  1. Pick up passengers at their pin location — the app will place the pin in an approved location.
  2. Do not pick up passengers at any location other than their dropped pin.
Drop-offs:
  1. Drop off passengers at their desired location.
Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)
Map of Punta Gorta Airport
Failure to follow these guidelines may result in a citation and suspension from rideshare at the airport.
Waiting for requests:
  1. DO NOT
    1. Wait anywhere but in the designated staging area pictured above. Drivers outside the designated staging area will not be added to the queue.
    2. Exit the staging area or log out of driver mode, as you will lose your spot in the queue. The queue is first in-first out and the driver who has been waiting within the staging area in driver mode the longest gets the next request. Your physical location within the staging area does not affect your spot in the queue.
    3. Enter the staging area or airport property without Lyft decals on both the front and back of your vehicle.
    4. Remain on airport property if the staging area is full. You may not wait for requests anywhere else on airport property and you may NOT double park in the staging lot when at capacity. Violators will be issued a citation.
    5. Cancel or miss rider requests, as they will affect your place in line. You can miss or decline up to 3 rides before getting placed at the back of the queue. To learn how to view your place in the driver queue follow this link.
  3. DO
    1. Head back to the staging area if a passenger cancels on you. Passenger cancellations will not affect your place in the queue. As long as you're back within 15 minutes, you'll be placed at the front of the queue.
    2. Follow instructions from Airport Security personnel and do not attempt to evade personnel if a citation is being issued.
    3. Ensure Lyft decals are placed on both the front and back of your vehicle.
Pickups:
  1. DO NOT
    1. Wait for your passenger curbside if a passenger is delayed as it may result in a citation. Airport security does not allow drivers to wait curbside longer than a minute for delayed passengers. If your passenger is delayed, please circle back or wait in the staging lot until your passenger is ready to be picked up.
    2. Recirculate or wait in the terminal area for a rematch, as airport authorities may issue citations. Rematch is a feature that enables you to be matched with additional passengers shortly before or after completing a drop off. This means you can receive a ride request shortly after dropping off a passenger without returning to the assignment area.
    3. Wait for ride requests anywhere but in the designated staging lot. Soliciting is not permitted on airport property and may result in a ban from our platform as well as the airport.
  3. DO
    1. Pick up passengers from Arrivals.
    2. Make sure you have both gone to the pin's location and are at the correct level and terminal of the airport, if you’re having trouble finding your passenger. The Lyft app moves the passenger's pin to an approved pickup area, which should help mitigate any issues locating each other.
    3. Short ride bump: If you receive a request for a short ride from the airport after waiting in the queue, you may qualify for a higher queue position after you drop off your passenger. You'll receive a message after dropping off to let you know you have the option to return to the staging area for a preferred spot in the queue. Please note, if you give a ride before returning to the staging area, you may still qualify for a preferred spot in line.
Drop-offs:
  1. DO NOT
    1. Wait at the airport terminal after drop-off. If you'd like to accept additional airport requests, proceed to the staging area to avoid citations.
  3. DO 
    1. Drop off passengers at Departures, at the passenger's carrier of choice.
Sanford International Airport (SFB)
Map of Sanford International Airport
Waiting for requests:
  1. DO NOT
    1. Wait anywhere but in the designated staging area pictured above. Drivers outside the designated staging area will not be added to the queue.
    2. Exit the staging area or log out of driver mode, as you will lose your spot in the queue. The queue is first in-first out and the driver who has been waiting within the staging area in driver mode the longest gets the next request. Your physical location within the staging area does not affect your spot in the queue.
    3. Enter the staging area or airport property without Lyft decals on both the front and back of your vehicle.
    4. Remain on airport property if the staging area is full. You may not wait for requests anywhere else on airport property and you may NOT double park in the staging lot when at capacity. Violators will be issued a citation.
    5. Cancel or miss rider requests, as they will affect your place in line. You can miss or decline up to 3 rides before getting placed at the back of the queue. To learn how to view your place in the driver queue follow this link.
  3. DO
    1. Head back to the staging area if a passenger cancels on you. Passenger cancellations will not affect your place in the queue. As long as you're back within 15 minutes, you'll be placed at the front of the queue.
    2. Follow instructions from Airport Security personnel and do not attempt to evade personnel if a citation is being issued.
    3. Ensure Lyft decals are placed on both the front and back of your vehicle.
Pickups:
  1. DO NOT
    1. Wait for your passenger curbside if a passenger is delayed as it may result in a citation. Airport security does not allow drivers to wait curbside longer than a minute for delayed passengers. If your passenger is delayed, please circle back or wait in the staging lot until your passenger is ready to be picked up.
    2. Recirculate or wait in the terminal area for a rematch, as airport authorities may issue citations. Rematch is a feature that enables you to be matched with additional passengers shortly before or after completing a drop off. This means you can receive a ride request shortly after dropping off a passenger without returning to the assignment area.
    3. Wait for ride requests anywhere but in the designated staging lot. Soliciting is not permitted on airport property and may result in a ban from our platform as well as the airport.
  3. DO
    1. Pick up passengers from the Departures level, at the Ground Transportation Area across from the terminal.
    2. Make sure you have both gone to the pin's location and are at the correct level and terminal of the airport, if you’re having trouble finding your passenger. The Lyft app moves the passenger's pin to an approved pickup area, which should help mitigate any issues locating each other.
    3. Short ride bump: If you receive a request for a short ride from the airport after waiting in the queue, you may qualify for a higher queue position after you drop off your passenger. You'll receive a message after dropping off to let you know you have the option to return to the staging area for a preferred spot in the queue. Please note, if you give a ride before returning to the staging area, you may still qualify for a preferred spot in line.
Drop-offs:
  1. DO NOT
    1. Wait at the airport terminal after drop-off. If you'd like to accept additional airport requests, proceed to the staging area to avoid citations.
  3. DO 
    1. Drop off passengers curbside at the terminal entrance, at your passenger’s carrier of choice.
Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)
Map of Sarasota Bradenton International Airport
Failure to follow the below guidelines may result in a citation and suspension from rideshare at the airport.
Waiting for requests:
  1. DO NOT
    1. Wait anywhere but in the designated staging areas pictured above. Drivers outside the designated staging areas will not be added to the queue.
    2. Exit the staging areas or log out of driver mode, as you will lose your spot in the queue. The queue is first in-first out and the driver who has been waiting within the staging area in driver mode the longest gets the next request. Your physical location within the staging areas does not affect your spot in the queue.
    3. Enter the staging areas or airport property without Lyft decals on both the front and back of your vehicle.
    4. Remain on airport property if the staging areas are full. You may not wait for requests anywhere else on airport property and you may NOT double park in the staging lot when at capacity. Violators will be issued a citation.
    5. Cancel or miss rider requests, as they will affect your place in line. You can miss or decline up to 3 rides before getting placed at the back of the queue. To learn how to view your place in the driver queue follow this link.
  3. DO
    1. Head back to the staging areas if a passenger cancels on you. Passenger cancellations will not affect your place in the queue. As long as you're back within 15 minutes, you'll be placed at the front of the queue.
      1. You may see multiple airport staging lots in the app. You can choose any available lots and it won't affect your place in the queue. The app will show how many drivers are waiting in each staging lot.
    3. Follow instructions from Airport Security personnel and do not attempt to evade personnel if a citation is being issued.
    4. Ensure Lyft decals are placed on both the front and back of your vehicle.
Pickups:
  1. DO NOT
    1. Wait for your passenger curbside if a passenger is delayed as it may result in a citation. Airport security does not allow drivers to wait curbside longer than a minute for delayed passengers. If your passenger is delayed, please circle back or wait in the staging lot until your passenger is ready to be picked up.
    2. Recirculate or wait in the terminal area for a rematch, as airport authorities may issue citations. Rematch is a feature that enables you to be matched with additional passengers shortly before or after completing a drop off. This means you can receive a ride request shortly after dropping off a passenger without returning to the assignment area.
    3. Wait for ride requests anywhere but in the designated staging lot. Soliciting is not permitted on airport property and may result in a ban from our platform as well as the airport.
  3. DO
    1. Make sure you have both gone to the pin's location and are at the correct level and terminal of the airport, if you’re having trouble finding your passenger. The Lyft app moves the passenger's pin to an approved pickup area, which should help mitigate any issues locating each other.
    2. Short ride bump: If you receive a request for a short ride from the airport after waiting in the queue, you may qualify for a higher queue position after you drop off your passenger. You'll receive a message after dropping off to let you know you have the option to return to the staging areas for a preferred spot in the queue. Please note, if you give a ride before returning to the staging areas, you may still qualify for a preferred spot in line.
Drop-offs:
  1. DO NOT
    1. Wait at the airport terminal after drop-off. If you'd like to accept additional airport requests, proceed to the staging areas to avoid citations.
  3. DO 
    1. Drop off passengers curbside at the terminal entrance, at your passenger’s carrier of choice.
St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
Map of St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport
Waiting for requests:
  1. Wait in the designated staging area pictured above. Only drivers within the designated staging area are added to the queue.
  2. The queue is first in-first out. The driver who has been waiting within the staging area in driver mode the longest gets the next request. Your physical location within the staging area does not affect your spot in the queue, but if you exit the staging area or log out of driver mode, you will lose your spot.
  3. If the staging area is full, you must leave the airport. You may not wait for requests anywhere else on airport property or use any other parking lots while in driver mode.
  4. Passenger cancellations don't affect your place in line. If your passenger cancels on you, head back to the staging area. As long as you're back within 15 minutes, you'll be placed at the front of the queue.
  5. Driver cancellations and missed requests do affect your place in line. You can miss or decline up to 3 rides before getting placed at the back of the queue.
  6. You can view your place in line in the app. Learn how to view your position in the queue here.
Pickups:
  1. Pick up passengers from Arrivals.
  2. Do not wait or circle back at the airport if the passenger is delayed when picking up.
  3. Short ride bump: If you receive a request for a short ride from the airport after waiting in the queue, you may qualify for a higher queue position after you drop off your passenger. You'll receive a message after dropping off to let you know you have the option to return to the staging area for a preferred spot in the queue. Please note, if you give a ride before returning to the staging area, you may still qualify for a preferred spot in line.
Drop-offs:
  1. Drop off passengers at Departures, at the passenger's carrier of choice.
  2. Do not wait at the airport terminal or accept additional ride requests after drop-off.
Tallahassee International Airport (TLH)
Map of Tallahassee International Airport
Waiting for requests:
  1. Wait in the designated staging area pictured above. Only drivers within the designated staging area are added to the queue.
  2. The queue is first in-first out. The driver who has been waiting within the staging area in driver mode the longest gets the next request. Your physical location within the staging area does not affect your spot in the queue, but if you exit the staging area or log out of driver mode, you will lose your spot.
  3. If the staging area is full, you must leave the airport. You may not wait for requests anywhere else on airport property or use any other parking lots while in driver mode.
  4. Passenger cancellations don't affect your place in line. If your passenger cancels on you, head back to the staging area. As long as you're back within 15 minutes, you'll be placed at the front of the queue.
  5. Driver cancellations and missed requests do affect your place in line. You can miss or decline up to 3 rides before getting placed at the back of the queue.
  6. You can view your place in line in the app. Learn how to view your position in the queue here.
Pickups:
  1. Pick up passengers from the designated area marked as “Ride Share” on the Baggage Claim level.
    1. The Lyft app moves the passenger's pin to an approved pickup area. If you're having trouble finding each other, make sure you have both gone to the pin's location and are on the correct level of the airport.
  3. Do not pick up passengers at the curbside terminal entrance.
  4. Do not wait or circle back at the airport if the passenger is delayed when picking up. Head to the staging area and wait there.
  5. Short ride bump: If you receive a request for a short ride from the airport after waiting in the queue, you may qualify for a higher queue position after you drop off your passenger. You'll receive an SMS after dropping off to let you know you have the option to return to the staging area for a preferred spot in the queue. Please note, if you give a ride before returning to the staging area, you may still qualify for a preferred spot in line.
Drop-offs:
  1. Drop off passengers curbside at the terminal entrance, at your passenger’s carrier of choice.
  2. Do not wait at the airport terminal after drop-off. If you'd like to wait for airport requests, head to the staging area.
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
This image is a map of the TPA airport including staging area. It includes staging lot, pickup, and drop-off areas.
Failure to follow these guidelines may result in a citation and/or suspension from rideshare at the airport.
Waiting for requests:
  1. DO...
    1. Head back to the staging area if a passenger cancels on you. Passenger cancellations will not affect your place in the queue. As long as you're back within 15 minutes, you'll be placed at the front of the queue.
    2. Follow instructions from Airport Security personnel and do not attempt to evade personnel if a citation is being issued.
    3. Ensure Lyft decals are placed on both the front and back of your vehicle and your airport placard is clearly visible on your rearview mirror.
  3. DO NOT...
    1. Wait anywhere but in the designated staging area pictured above. Drivers outside the designated staging area will not be added to the queue. TNC drivers will only be added to the queue once they are in the designated rideshare TNC staging area.
    2. Exit the staging area or log out of driver mode, you will lose your spot in the queue. The queue is first in-first out. Your physical location within the staging area does not affect your spot in the queue.
    3. Cancel or miss rider requests, as they will affect your place in line. You can miss or decline up to 3 rides before getting placed at the back of the queue. To learn how to view your place in the driver queue follow this link.
    4. Smoke anywhere in the airport staging lot as it may result in a citation.
This image is a map of the TPA airport. It includes staging lot, pickup, and drop-off areas.
Pickups:
  1. DO...
    1. Pick up passengers from the designated Rideshare pickup area, located at the Arrivals level of either terminal. Passengers without checked luggage may be picked up at the Blue Express Curb, located at the Arrivals level of the Blue terminal.
    2. For international terminal pickups, please pickup at the arrivals terminal.
    3. Ensure both Lyft decals are clearly visible on the front and back of your vehicle, prior to entering the staging area or pickup area.
  3. DO NOT...
    1. Pick up passengers anywhere except the designated pickup areas at the Arrivals level of either terminal.
    2. Wait for your passenger curbside if a passenger is delayed. Airport security will issue citations to drivers that wait curbside for delayed passengers. If your passenger is delayed, please circle back or wait in the staging lot until your passenger is ready to be picked up.
    3. Enter the designated pickup area unless you are picking up a passenger, as this area is active loading only and those found parking here will be issued a citation.
    4. Circle the airport or wait in the terminal area for a rematch ride, as airport authorities may issue citations. Rematch is a feature that enables you to be matched with additional passengers shortly before or after completing a drop off. This means you can receive a ride request shortly after dropping off a passenger without returning to the assignment area.
    5. Wait for ride requests anywhere except the designated staging lot. Soliciting is not permitted on airport property and may result in a ban from our platform as well as the airport.
Drop-offs:
  1. DO... 
    1. Drop off passengers curbside at the terminal entrance, at your passenger’s carrier of choice. Passengers without checked luggage may be dropped off at the Blue Express Curb, located at the Arrivals level of the Blue terminal.
  3. DO NOT...
    1. Wait at the airport terminal after drop-off. If you'd like to accept additional airport requests, proceed to the staging area to avoid citations.
All Other Permitted Airports
The rules below for pickups and drop-offs apply to the following airports:
  1. Florida Keys Marathon Airport | MTH
  2. Fort Myers: Page Field Airport | FMY
  3. Key West International Airport | EYW
  4. Lakeland Linder Regional Airport | LAL
  5. Naples Municipal Airport | APF
  6. Ocala International Airport | OCF
  7. St. Augustine: Northeast Florida Regional Airport | SGJ
Pickups:
  1. Pick up passengers from Arrivals, at your passenger’s carrier of choice.
  2. Do not wait or circle back at the airport if the passenger is delayed when picking up.
Drop-offs:
  1. Drop off passengers curbside at the terminal entrance, at your passenger’s carrier of choice.
  2. Do not wait at the airport terminal after drop-off.

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