Splitting the cost of a Lyft ride with friends or family can make traveling more affordable. Whether you’re going out for a night on the town or just need a ride to the airport, splitting the fare can help make your journey more economical. With a few simple steps, you can easily split the fare on any Lyft ride.
How to Split the Fare Before You Get in the Car
The easiest way to split the Lyft fare is to get your friends or family members to join the ride before you get in the car. Once everyone has requested the ride, you can easily split the fare between all the riders. Here’s how to do it:
- Open the Lyft app and select your ride.
- Tap the “Split Fare” button in the upper right corner of the screen.
- Add your friends or family members to the ride.
- Tap “Split Fare” again to confirm your selection.
Once you’ve completed these steps, your friends or family members will be added to the ride and the fare will be evenly split between all the riders. You can also choose to split the fare unevenly if you wish. For example, if one person is paying for the entire ride, you can select that person as the “Primary Rider” and the fare will be automatically adjusted.
How to Split the Fare After You Get in the Car
If you’ve already gotten in the car and you want to split the fare with your friends or family members, you can do so using the “Split Fare” feature in the Lyft app. Here’s how to do it:
- Open the Lyft app and select your ride.
- Tap the “Split Fare” button in the upper right corner of the screen.
- Select the friends or family members you want to split the fare with.
- Tap “Split Fare” again to confirm your selection.
The fare will then be split evenly between all the riders. You can also choose to split the fare unevenly if you wish. For example, if one person is paying for the entire ride, you can select that person as the “Primary Rider” and the fare will be automatically adjusted.
How to Split the Fare After You Get Out of the Car
If you’ve already gotten out of the car and you want to split the fare with your friends or family members, you can do so using the “Split Fare” feature in the Lyft app. Here’s how to do it:
- Open the Lyft app and select your ride.
- Tap the “Split Fare” button in the upper right corner of the screen.
- Select the friends or family members you want to split the fare with.
- Tap “Split Fare” again to confirm your selection.
The fare will then be split evenly between all the riders. You can also choose to split the fare unevenly if you wish. For example, if one person is paying for the entire ride, you can select that person as the “Primary Rider” and the fare will be automatically adjusted.
How to Split the Fare if You Don’t Have the Lyft App
If you don’t have the Lyft app, you can still split the fare with your friends or family members. Here’s how to do it:
- Open the Lyft website in a web browser.
- Enter the pickup location and destination.
- Select the type of ride you want.
- Tap the “Split Fare” button.
- Enter the names and phone numbers of the people you want to split the fare with.
- Tap “Split Fare” again to confirm your selection.
The fare will then be split evenly between all the riders. You can also choose to split the fare unevenly if you wish. For example, if one person is paying for the entire ride, you can select that person as the “Primary Rider” and the fare will be automatically adjusted.
FAQs
How do I split the Lyft fare with someone who isn't a Lyft rider?
If you want to split the fare with someone who isn’t a Lyft rider, you can do so using the “Split Fare” feature in the Lyft app. Just enter the name and phone number of the person you want to split the fare with and they will receive a text message with instructions on how to join the ride.
Can I split the fare with more than one person?
Yes, you can split the fare with more than one person. Just open the Lyft app and select the “Split Fare” button in the upper right corner of the screen. From there, you can add as many people as you want to split the fare with.
Can I split the fare after the ride has been completed?
Yes, you can split the fare after the ride has been completed. Just open the Lyft app and select the “Split Fare” button in the upper right corner of the screen. You can then add the people you want to split the fare with and the fare will be split evenly.
Can I split the fare with someone who doesn't have a credit card?
Yes, you can split the fare with someone who doesn’t have a credit card. Just open the Lyft app and select the “Split Fare” button in the upper right corner of the screen. From there, you can add the person you want to split the fare with and they will be able to pay with cash or a debit card.
Can I split the fare with someone who doesn't have a Lyft account?
Yes, you can split the fare with someone who doesn’t have a Lyft account. Just open the Lyft app and select the “Split Fare” button in the upper right corner of the screen. From there, you can add the person you want to split the fare with and they will receive a text message with instructions on how to join the ride.
Can I split the fare with someone who is not in my phone contacts?
Yes, you can split the fare with someone who is not in your phone contacts. Just open the Lyft app and select the “Split Fare” button in the upper right corner of the screen. From there, you can enter the name and phone number of the person you want to split the fare with.
Can I split the fare with more than one credit card?
Yes, you can split the fare with more than one credit card. Just open the Lyft app and select the “Split Fare” button in the upper right corner of the screen. From there, you can enter the credit card information for each person you want to split the fare with.
Can I split the fare if the driver doesn't accept credit cards?
Yes, you can still split the fare if the driver doesn’t accept credit cards. Just open the Lyft app and select the “Split Fare” button in the upper right corner of the screen. From there, you can enter the name and phone number of the person you want to split the fare with and they will be able to pay with cash or a debit card.
Can I split the fare if I'm not in the same car as the other riders?
Yes, you can still split the fare if you’re not in the same car as the other riders. Just open the Lyft app and select the “Split Fare” button in the upper right corner of the screen. From there, you can enter the name and phone number of the person you want to split the fare with and they will be able to join the ride.
Can I split the fare if I'm not in the same city as the other riders?
Yes, you can still split the fare if you’re not in the same city as the other riders. Just open the Lyft app and select the “Split Fare” button in the upper right