Drive with Lyft - Earn on Your Own Schedule

New drivers in Ottawa earn a CA$200 bonus for 10 rides in 7 days. Terms apply.

Drive with Lyft and discover bonuses, pay transparency, and new roads to earning income.

What is Lyft?

Lyft is a flexible earning opportunity and a platform that connects drivers with individuals that need rides. Driving with Lyft is the perfect way to earn money on any schedule and is a great alternative to part-time, full-time and seasonal opportunities. Drivers can cash out any time with Express Pay. Drivers enjoy flexibility with no hourly requirement.

Why Lyft?

• Boost Your Earnings: With Upfront Pay you can view the fare for a ride before you accept it, giving you more control of your earnings. Plus, you keep 100% of your tips.
• Be Your Own Boss: Set your own schedule and keep control over when you drive and earn

Driver Requirements

• You're at least 25 years old
• Valid Ontario driver’s licence

• Driver’s licence must be Class G or higher and issued in Ontario

• Temporary licences are acceptable, but be sure to upload your permanent copy when you receive it

• Driving history

• 1 year driving history if you’re driving in Ottawa

• 2 years driving history if you’re driving in Kitchener-Waterloo or Niagara

• 3 years driving history if you’re driving in Toronto or the Greater Toronto area

• Pass an annual driver screening, which reviews your driving history and criminal background check
• Any smartphone that can download and run the Lyft Driver app
• • Depending on where you sign up to drive, you may be subject to additional requirements

• Vehicle Requirements

• • You have a 4-door from 2015 or newer
  • 5-8 seats, including the driver's
  • Ontario licence plate
  • Not a taxi or stretch limousine
  • Not titled as salvage, non-repairable, rebuilt or any other equivalent classification
  • Registered in the driver's name to qualify in Kitchener-Waterloo
  • • Car year may vary by region
  • • Depending on where you sign up to drive, you may be subject to additional requirements

• Additional information

• You might consider driving with Lyft to earn extra money, driving with Lyft is a great way to supplement your part time or full time income. Driving can be a great summer gig for teachers, or for anyone looking for seasonal or summer work. No experience is needed, but you may be a great fit if you have experience in the public or private transportation industry such as a delivery driver, professional driver, chauffeur, luxury driver, truck driver, school bus driver, taxi driver or cab driver.