Lyft Phone Number: When, Why, and How to Call Lyft Support by Phone

One of the most significant benefits of rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft is how easy it is for customers to order up a ride using the app.

Instead, with a few taps of your screen, you’ll have a ride on its way within seconds.

Likewise, you can access certain aspects of Lyft customer support using the Lyft app, which lets you avoid wait times on the phone.

But what if you don’t have your smartphone on you, or you don’t have an available data signal to use your app?

In that case, your only option for reaching out will likely be over the phone.

So, you might be wondering if there’s a phone number you can call to order a Lyft ride or reach customer service without using the app at all.

Does Lyft Have a Phone Number for Customer Service?

Although Lyft is primarily an app-based business, you can still give them a call using a dedicated phone number if you have questions or concerns.

It’s a bit tricky to find because it’s easy on the company to handle issues in the app, but fortunately, Lyft has a dedicated line for customers and drivers.

If you can’t reach anyone through the app or were unable to get your problem addressed using the “Help” feature, you can reach out to Lyft via phone.

You can contact Lyft customer service by calling (844) 250-2773.

Simply give Lyft a call using this number, and you’ll be on your way to getting your issues addressed.

Lyft Customer Service Options

Whether you use Lyft as a passenger, a driver, or both, there are a few ways you can contact the app for help.

While most of the time you’ll have a reliable ride with no problems at all, there are occasions when you may feel compelled to contact customer service and have your question or issue addressed.

To contact Lyft support, simply go to the Lyft Help Center (photo above) where you can submit your contact information, including:

• Email address
• Subject
• Phone number
• Reason for request

Once the company receives your request, someone will get back to you as soon as possible.

Suggested Read:

• 7 Ways to Contact Lyft Customer Service for Rider and Driver Support

Reasons to Use the Lyft Phone Number

While there are many reasons why you may want to contact Lyft customer support, we’ve curated this list of the primary concerns (with solutions) that commuters and drivers come across when using the app.

1. You’re Having a Problem With the Lyft Platform

If you’re a Lyft passenger and you’re having technical difficulties, the most efficient way to get help is to visit the Lyft Help Center.

You can do this via the app on your smartphone or on your computer. Either way, you can browse through common issues (such as not being able to request a ride) and submit your request.

If you’re a Lyft driver who’s having an issue with the Lyft app, you have more direct phone support. The best thing to do is “call” Lyft and inform them of the problem right away.

While you could go to the driver-specific help page on the Lyft website, for faster help go to the Lyft Driver app’s Help tab and hit “Call Me.”

You should expect a call from a customer support team member within a few minutes.

2. You Want to Dispute the Charges for Your Lyft Ride

Whether your Lyft account is connected to your debit card, credit card, or Google Pay, sometimes the payment situation can get a little muddled.

Maybe you thought you had updated your payment to pull from a gift card rather than your debit card.

Or maybe you were charged incorrectly for your ride or the price was higher than you expected.

Whatever the issue, you want to dispute the charges for your trip and you want help now.

While there is no direct Lyft phone number for you to call, that doesn’t mean you can’t get help.

If you have a dispute or questions about charges, credit, discounts, or fees, simply go to Lyft’s Fees and Charges page within their Help Center and someone will get back to you.

3. You Left an Item in Your Rideshare Vehicle

If you forgot an item in the vehicle, the simplest way to recover a lost item is to directly contact your driver.

If you’re not able to reach your driver, Lyft customer support can help you connect with them.

(Although keep in mind that Lyft doesn’t guarantee your items will be found or delivered to you immediately.)

Here’s how to get back your item:

• Open the Lyft app and tap the top-left corner menu
• Tap on “Ride history” and choose the ride where you lost your item
• Scroll to the bottom and choose “Find Lost Item”
• Tap “Call” to call the driver (Lyft masks phone numbers for privacy)
• Tap “Send Message” to text the driver in case your call goes unanswered

If it’s been more than 24 hours since your item was lost or your driver hasn’t responded within that time frame, you can reach out to Lyft’s Help Center so someone can assist you.

If your lost item is recovered and returned to you, there will be a $15 fee to compensate for the driver’s time. (Drivers receive the full amount.)

You can check the our guide to Lyft lost and found for more details on how to retrieve a forgotten item.

4. You Have an Emergency Situation

Although it’s highly unlikely, accidents happen.

If you get into an accident or have some other emergency situation during a Lyft ride, stay calm and call 911 if necessary.

Once you get your bearings and get to a safe place, contact Lyft’s Critical Response Line.

You’ll confirm your phone number, tap the “Call me” button, and someone from Lyft’s support team will call you back within two minutes.

This 24/7 phone support from Lyft’s critical response team is available for the following urgent situations:

Accidents

If you’ve been involved in an accident while driving with Lyft, then by all means contact support via phone.

You’ll probably want the reassurance of speaking to a real person, as well as the more detailed guidance available via phone.

If the accident is putting you or any passengers in immediate serious danger, always call 911 first.

Safety incidents

Lyft takes safety very seriously.

If a passenger is making you feel unsafe or uncomfortable, you have to ask the passenger or driver to cancel the ride (or cancel it yourself).

While you can of course make note of a passenger that made you feel unsafe in the rating you leave them, you can also contact Lyft support via phone for further help.

Always call 911 if a passenger threatens to harm you, attempts to harm you, or has harmed you.

Citations

If you you are a driver and receive a citation related to picking up a passenger, contact Lyft support via phone for help resolving it.

However, do note that Lyft’s official policy is that they will not be able to assist with citations or tickets that you incur “due to violating standard traffic laws.”

For example, running a red light because a passenger in a hurry is never acceptable, even if you do it in pursuit of providing customer service.

Also, Lyft has a built-in 911 button on your app for both riders and drivers.

When you tap it, the app will show your location and vehicle information so you can quickly share details with emergency dispatchers.

For all other situations, you’ll need to contact Lyft using their Help form.

You’ll receive a response via the email that you have on file with the company.

And, to reiterate, always call 911 in an emergency.

Even if it’s a situation that also necessitates calling Lyft support, contacting emergency personnel should always take precedence in a true emergency situation.

How to Call Lyft

Let’s get this out of the way now: There is no direct phone number for Lyft. That is, you can’t call Lyft using your phone.

They can call you, however, provided you give them your number.

From there, tap or click on the button that says “Call Me.”

Once you’ve done that, you’ll be prompted to enter the phone number that you’d like Lyft to use to contact you:

Be sure to include your area code and double check that the phone number is correct.

Then, tap or click “Call Me” one final time to initiate the calling process.

You should receive a call from Lyft’s critical response team within a couple seconds to a couple minutes of initiating the call.

This is the method to use when you need immediate phone assistance.

However, according to the Lyft blog, they also offer phone support for help with issues related to a specific ride.

To get to this support option, first navigate to the “Earnings” tab in the Lyft app.

Then, tap “Get help.”

Finally, tap “Call Me.”

A Lyft rep will return your call within two minutes.

Because you’re navigating from within the app, there’s no need to enter your phone number.

Don’t Call Them, They’ll Call You

When it comes to the Lyft phone number, it can be frustrating not to have a direct line to get help with whatever issue you’re having as a driver or passenger.

But even though you can’t dial a direct Lyft phone number, remember that it is still possible to connect with a real person and get the Lyft help that you need.

Whether you’re having a problem with the app, want to dispute charges, forgot an item in a vehicle, or have an emergency, help is available 24/7.

For more information on the Lyft platform, be sure to check out Ridester’s extensive resources for Lyft drivers and Lyft riders.

Can You Order a Lyft by Phone?

Fortunately, Lyft offers riders two easy options of ordering a ride.

You can either set up a ride using the app, which is the standard method for scheduling a ride, or use Lyft’s ride-scheduling phone number to call and order a ride.

Lyft Ride Phone Number

You can easily order a Lyft ride by calling 1-631-201-LYFT.

Through this number you’ll be able to reach an agent anytime between the hours of 8 AM and 8 PM Eastern time Monday through Friday.

If you can’t call during those times, you’ll have to try to use the app or Lyft’s website.

When you speak with a Lyft agent to book a ride, the agent will provide a price then and there.

This is especially helpful if you’re booking a ride for someone else, such as a friend or relative, because you’ll be able to tell them how much their bill will be when their driver arrives.

Lyft will also give you a link so you can track your ride just like you would in the app.

Again, if you’re scheduling a ride for someone else, this will be particularly helpful because it will ensure the person you’re booking for is ready when the driver arrives.

Frequently Asked Questions

Now that you have more of a handle on how to connect with Lyft for questions and concerns, there still might be some lingering questions.

Here are answers to common questions people have.

Final Thoughts

Lyft is an excellent option if you’re interested in hiring a rideshare to get to and from your destinations.

In addition, the company makes it easy to call a ride for yourself or a loved one.

And fortunately, you won’t have any problem reaching out to the customer support team, either.

So, if you’re ready to take your first ride, give Lyft a call now.