How to schedule a Lyft ride in advance?
Scheduling a Lyft ride ahead of time can be an excellent approach to achieve a sense of calm and assurance prior to an important journey, or to secure a lower fare by locking in an early price. This guide will instruct you on the steps to book a Lyft ride that can be scheduled up to 30 days in the future, whether you're using an iPhone, an iPad, or an Android device.
- Author: Shine
- Update: Feb 17, 2025
How to schedule a Lyft using the mobile app
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1.First, open the Lyft app on your iPhone or Android device.
2.Enter your pre - scheduled destination in the "Where are you going?" field.
3.After you've chosen your destination, click on the "Schedule" option (it looks like a calendar icon) that's right above the "Select Lyft" button.
4.Next, ensure that your pick-up location is correct, and then tap "Confirm pickup".
5.Then, select the desired date and time for your Lyft ride by cycling through the available options. You're able to schedule a Lyft ride up to seven days ahead. A driver will arrive to pick you up within a 10 - minute window of your scheduled time.
6.Before you tap "Schedule", double - check that your pick - up location, the date and time, and the type of Lyft ride you've chosen are all correct. If they are, go ahead and tap "Schedule" and then complete the payment.
What's the reason for scheduling a Lyft ride?
Lyft's scheduled ride feature, similar to Uber's, is now available in most major cities since its 2016 launch in San Francisco. While on-demand pickups are typically quick, scheduling rides in advance is particularly useful for time-sensitive situations like catching a flight. During busy periods, traffic or driver availability can be unpredictable, causing stress when you need a ride immediately. Scheduling a ride alleviates this concern, allowing you to book your ride in advance.
How early can you schedule a ride on Lyft?
You can schedule Lyft rides up to 7 days in advance. When scheduling, it's important to specify a pickup window. To help you remember your scheduled ride, Lyft will send a notification shortly before your pickup time, even if a driver has not yet been assigned. However, note that this feature may not be available in all regions, and even if it is, certain ride types in the Lyft app might not support it.
