Andrew’s a lifelong traveler who puts in over 100,000 miles a year, with over 25 countries, 10 business class products, and 2 airline statuses (United and Alaska) under his belt. Andrew’s worked at Th...
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19 comments
Joe
February 17, 2019
Incorrect about not being able to use promos on business rides. You just have to apply them after the ride completes – when the app asks you to tip you can tap the payment method to apply a promo
James Larounis
February 18, 2019
Hi Joe! Thank you so much for responding and letting me know. I’ll be sure to have this corrected.
James Larounis
February 20, 2019
Hi Joe, It looks like the coupon code doesn’t need to be entered after the ride. Can you let me know a bit more about what you’re experiencing and I can try to investigate and report back to you? I’d love to be able to help you out.
Parker Mazal
September 12, 2019
Please note you can also earn Hilton Honors points, which can be converted to airline miles on a wider variety of airlines.
Richard Spitz
September 21, 2019
I have looked everywhere for current information about the monthly All Access Pass, and it appears to no longer be offered, at least for me in Texas. I thought it was a great option for me to give my elderly relative, so they can maintain their independence without having to drive.
I sure hope they bring back some sore of monthly plan.
Marc
September 29, 2019
This page could be updated to add mention of Lyft’s partnership with Hilton Honors.
Angela J
February 04, 2020
Unlike Lyft, Uber has stages where you move up different levels. Points are earned for Every ride taken. The longer the ride greater points earned. This is not just for drivers but for riders too. For every 500 points I got to redeem a prize For Lyft, all those different cards I don’t have. I had been a member for 3 yrs and there no rewards suitable for me. I shouldn’t have to pay for a discount. I should be able to earn it. What Lyft does for drivers, Uber does for passengers.
jodie A Stegall
December 19, 2020
It is sad there is no promo code for everyone, but only new riders. If anyone does know of a promo code please let me know! I use Lyft getting home from work at night and would appreciate it.
Phiko
June 09, 2021
Thanks for the tips. Please confirm if Rakuten still offers any cash back for Lyft. When I search for Lyft in June 2021 using either the Rakuten website or the Rakuten app, Lyft cannot not be found. Is Lyft no longer available through Rakuten or am I doing something wrong?
Jarrod West
June 10, 2021
Hi Phiko,
At this moment Lyft is not available on Rakuten, but the offers come and go pretty frequently so it likely will be back on Rakuten before long.
Leanne
June 10, 2021
Did something change recently regarding being able to get Delta rewards AND Hilton rewards? The app makes you decide one or the other now…or am I doing something wrong?
Jarrod West
June 14, 2021
Hi Leanna,
It appears that Lyft is now requiring you to choose between one or the other. We are not certain yet if this will be permanent.
Junny West
June 25, 2021
I would like to pay monthly, Deceptive Advertising: Even though Lyft says the 15% discount applies to ALL rides (their language), it does not automatically apply to business rides. You can only apply it to a business ride if you go through a few steps, which don’t always work, in between the end of the ride and submitting your driver rating/tip. I rarely get it to work. Lyft, this sucks, either offer the discount or don’t but don’t make it so complicated to try to use, it just creates a ton of customer ill will. I use to like you guys, now I tolerate you.
Jarrod West
June 25, 2021
Hi Junny,
I see why you’re frustrated. But just to clarify, we are not Lyft, nor do we have any affiliation with them. We are Upgraded Points, a website that publishes helpful information and guides for travelers.
reliablerider
October 26, 2021
Among the rideshare apps, Lyft has established itself as the brand that cares about its drivers — and drivers agree. The greatest incentive for driving with Lyft is more intangible: the chance to earn money with total flexibility and according to your own needs. Drivers can do so as little or as much as they’d like.
Lindsay
November 16, 2021
Great story! But you might want to update it, as Lyft allows only one travel rewards partner. (Might be a new thing.) So, you can’t have both Hilton Honors and Delta Skymiles working for you — you can only pick one. Anyway, this was a really helpful story and I am now going to be getting cash back by choosing a Chase card as my new payment method! I was leaving money on the table before this. Thank you!
Jarrod West
December 01, 2021
Hi Lindsay,
Thanks for pointing that out! I’ve just made that more clear in the post!
passerby
February 01, 2023
NB: Citi Premier does not earn 3x on Lyft rides since the benefits shake up in 2020.
Jarrod West
February 01, 2023
Hi Passerby,
Thanks for pointing that out – I’ve just corrected the post.
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