Driver | Los Angeles, CA
Company
Lyft
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Job Type
Part-time
Posted
2 days ago
Via
Lyft
Job Description
Driving with Lyft in California means you get guaranteed earnings, new benefits, and the flexibility to drive when and where you want. Apply to drive with Lyft in Los Angeles and start earning on your own terms.
Why drive with Lyft?
• Be your own boss: Make your own schedule and choose when and where you drive.
• Get Benefits: Starting Jan. 1 2021, you can qualify for a healthcare subsidy when you average at least 15 hours of booked time per week.*
• Guaranteed Earnings: Earn at least 120% of the minimum wage, including 30 cents per mile based on your booked time.
• Build community: Meet awesome, friendly people in Los Angeles and beyond.
Driver requirements in Los Angeles:
• You’re 25 years or older
• You have a driver’s license
• You have a California license plate
• You consent to driver screening and background check
• You have an iPhone or Android smartphone
Vehicle requirements in Los Angeles:
• 2001 or newer**
• 4 doors
• 5-8 seats, including the driver’s
• California license plate
Don’t have a car? Rent one through our Express Drive program, with standard insurance included. Available in select cities.
What’s Lyft?
Lyft is a rideshare service that connects drivers with individuals and organizations that need rides. Lyft matches drivers with passengers who request rides through our smartphone app, and passengers pay automatically through the app.
Ready to go? Apply to drive today!
• Starting Jan. 1, 2021, drivers with an average of at least 15 hours per week of booked time in a calendar quarter can begin qualifying for a quarterly healthcare subsidy. Driver must submit proof of current enrollment in a qualifying health plan in the Lyft Driver app within 15 days after the end of the calendar quarter to receive the healthcare subsidy.
• *car year may vary in some regions
Why drive with Lyft?
• Be your own boss: Make your own schedule and choose when and where you drive.
• Get Benefits: Starting Jan. 1 2021, you can qualify for a healthcare subsidy when you average at least 15 hours of booked time per week.*
• Guaranteed Earnings: Earn at least 120% of the minimum wage, including 30 cents per mile based on your booked time.
• Build community: Meet awesome, friendly people in Los Angeles and beyond.
Driver requirements in Los Angeles:
• You’re 25 years or older
• You have a driver’s license
• You have a California license plate
• You consent to driver screening and background check
• You have an iPhone or Android smartphone
Vehicle requirements in Los Angeles:
• 2001 or newer**
• 4 doors
• 5-8 seats, including the driver’s
• California license plate
Don’t have a car? Rent one through our Express Drive program, with standard insurance included. Available in select cities.
What’s Lyft?
Lyft is a rideshare service that connects drivers with individuals and organizations that need rides. Lyft matches drivers with passengers who request rides through our smartphone app, and passengers pay automatically through the app.
Ready to go? Apply to drive today!
• Starting Jan. 1, 2021, drivers with an average of at least 15 hours per week of booked time in a calendar quarter can begin qualifying for a quarterly healthcare subsidy. Driver must submit proof of current enrollment in a qualifying health plan in the Lyft Driver app within 15 days after the end of the calendar quarter to receive the healthcare subsidy.
• *car year may vary in some regions
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