What you need to drive with Lyft in Michigan

  • Drivers are required to maintain current documents. Failing to update a required document before the expiration date results in temporary deactivation.

  • Use your Lyft Driver app to upload your documents. To add documents in the app, tap 'Account' in the main menu, then 'Documents.

Vehicle requirements

Different regions in this state have specific vehicle age requirements. Click here to see if your vehicle qualifies. All vehicles must meet the following criteria:

  1. 2009 or newer

  2. 4 doors

  3. 5-8 seats, including the driver's

  4. Not a taxi, stretch limousine, or non-Express Drive rental vehicle

  5. Not titled as salvage, non-repairable, rebuilt or any other equivalent classification

  6. See if your vehicle qualifies for premium ride types to earn more on each ride.

  7. In select cities, you can rent a car through Express Drive with standard insurance included.

  8. Rental vehicles must be rented through the Express Drive program to be approved for use on the Lyft platform.

Driver requirements

  1. Valid driver’s license — Temporary or out-of-state licenses are also acceptable.

  2. You must be 25 years or older to drive.

  3. Pass a driver screening, which reviews your driving history and criminal background check. Learn more about driver screenings.

  4. Any smartphone that can download and run the Lyft Driver app. See phone software recommendations.

Document requirements

  1. Driver profile photo:

  2. Vehicle registration

  3. Personal vehicle insurance

  4. Michigan vehicle inspection

Michigan vehicle inspection

Drivers are required to pass a vehicle inspection before being approved to drive. Approved drivers will need an updated vehicle inspection annually:

When visiting an approved inspection location, use this form. Inspection cost varies depending on the area and facility. Once completed, upload your inspection form to the Lyft Driver app. Keep a current inspection form in your vehicle at all times while in driver mode.

To upload your inspection form:

1. Open the menu.

2. Tap on 'Account.'

3. Tap 'Documents.'

Inspections are valid until the marked expiration date. If no expiration date is marked, Lyft will require a new inspection to be done one year after the inspection date.

Note: Existing Michigan drivers are only required to have annual inspections if the vehicle is 5 years or older. Follow the instructions above to have your vehicle inspected.

This article is available at Lyft.com: https://help.lyft.com/hc/en-us/all/articles/115013077608-Michigan-Driver-Information 

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