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Jayzon Naz

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| map-marker Phoenix, Arizona

Lyft - Review in Transport category from Phoenix, Arizona

AI Highlights
  • - Thomas Guerra asks for account reactivation after deactivation.
  • - He has no criminal record or tickets and says he provides good customer service.
Lyft - Review in Transport category  from Phoenix,  Arizona

Hello, guys. My name is Thomas Guerra.

I just tried to reactivate my account. Guys, I need your help. So that's the activation is not good, but, guys, I need to go back to road. So when the the account was deactivated, I don't have any experience about five stars and good comments.

So right now, I'm very good to drive with every company. So if, guys, you need reactivate my account. So I don't have any criminal report. I don't have any ticket.

I am so good to his customers, with everybody. Guys, give me one more chance, and we will see there on the road, please.

I need help. Thank you.

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Marcus G Ptb

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| map-marker Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I need to activate my account with a car loan.

Lyft - I need to activate my account with a car loan.
Updated by user Mar 31, 2026

I just need to reactivate my account.

Original review Mar 16, 2026

I need help activating my account with another machine

I have been asking for help for a week

Please .

Preferred solution: I need to reactivate my account.

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Suraya H Tuk

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| map-marker Edmonton, Alberta

App de-activated

AI Highlights
  • - On hold 28 hours; cannot order Lyft.
  • - Suspension reason claimed as incorrect, details verified, transport disrupted after 2 years 6 months of use.
Lyft - App de-activated

I have been on hold for 28hrs and still I can't have access to ordering for a Lyft, it has ruined my transport means after two years and six months of use,

Am surely disappointed because even the reason for suspension is not correct all my details are verified am above 18yrs so I still wonder how you came up with such allegations.

Preferred solution: Activation of my account

User's recommendation: Lyft has not been bad though and i always recommend new cormers

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Linda J Rna

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| map-marker Charlottesville, Virginia

Resolved: I am writing to complain. I had 2 brain...

I am writing to complain. I had 2 brain surgeries, and I'm having to have radiation treatment at the UVA in Charlottesville, VA.

Your drivers either do not show up, or if they do, on 2 of my trips, I'm having to wait 8-10 hours for someone to pick me up from my radiation treatment. Lyft and Uber need not do medical rides, period. I used to be a NEMT driver; your drivers are not trained to handle patients! And you definitely don't make patients wait 8-10 hours after having surgery or a treatment.

I literally hate having them assigned as my driver.

I will call and complain every single time to MediDrive or Modivcare. If anything happens while in transit with these unprofessional drivers, I will sue your company!

Pros:
  • I already expressed my feelings
Cons:
  • I dont like your company

Preferred solution: Don't ever transport me to any of my medical appointments. Your driver's are NOT qualified to handle medical issues! They already made me miss one of my radiation appointments. Then a 8-10 pick-up..

User's recommendation: Lyft is scheduled to pick me up next Monday, I stay at the hospital until Friday, then I go home. These transportation rides are more stressful than the radiation treatments ..

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3 comments
Guest

Lyft and Uber do not provide skilled medical transportation, emergency or NEMT and do not advertise that they do. If Medidrive or Modivcare are implicitly stating or implying otherwise, that is an issue between you and them.

You need to stop taking your frustration out on these drivers just because it is the only face-to-face chance to air your concerns.

You are going to find yourself rated poorly by the drivers as DIFFICULT (if you haven’t been already) and end up with limited choices. OR increased wait times (which I’m guessing you already know).

Guest
reply icon Replying to comment of Guest-2833590

I suspect that this person already has a low rider rating hence the 8-10 hour waits.

Guest

You better talk to your insurance because Lyft and Uber drivers do not have medical training. You are being provided transportation to your appointment. Period.

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Daniel B Ofb

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| map-marker Las Vegas, Nevada
AI Highlights
  • - Requests a phone call today about a charge he says is false.
  • - Claims loss of income, demands proof, and will pursue legal action.
Lyft - Tennisprodanny@***.com

Please contact me regarding a charge thats against me a false accusation , I would like a phone call today you took my only real source of income and I an struggling to get with due to your false accusations I have many witnesses that can say I was Amazing driver and a reputable employee/ person I dont like to be falsely accused with no evidence I will take this further if I have to you have not shown me any proof and you have tainted my record to drive for another company , I will be seeking an attorney to help my wife and me with this matter , Im a 5.0 driver I have closed to 9000 rides , I wore and life my car for you and I want punitive damages for all this if you do not contact me with any sort of proof tell me talking to my attorney and I will be fighting for my rights the way you treat your drivers is not a good way to do customer service I do have connections on channel 5 news fox and I will be contacting them with my story either you call me or I will see you in court , I cant contact you , you have not told me what Im accused of and I will not be tested in this way this is deformation of character, wrongful termination,age discrimination, mistreatment before the holidays I have tons of witnesses that would say what ever supposedly did is hearsay so please contact me at

702-303-****

Daniel Joseph Buongiorno very upset ex /driver of Lyft , media will be contacted either by me or my lawyer we are innocent till proven guilty and here you are proven me guilty without reason , either you contact me personally or I will be seeking counsel no one has told me anything on that note this is against the act of being unfair and a form of discrimination, so lets work this out together or you van talk to my lawyer

Thank you

Daniel Joseph Buongiorno

Thank you

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Phineas Sqa

Maybe if you did not try to sue for "damages," people would trust you more. You are entitled to get your reputation back. Not "damages"

Guest
reply icon Replying to comment of Phineas Sqa

Not knowing all the details, this driver was probably lied on by someone who may have wanted nothing more than a free ride. This happens across gig work all of the time.

The bad news for him is that the terms he agreed to said this will play out through arbitration. This will take forever and not be worth the time unless this guy has nothing else going on.

This should be a lesson to this dude and anyone else that loyalty to a corporation means nothing. The fact that you drove your car into the ground for the money does not matter to them.

Phineas Sqa
reply icon Replying to comment of Guest-2811232

Some people would do anything for a free ride. If they cannot afford Uber or Lyft, they should take public transit or walk.

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Anonymous
map-marker Davenport, Florida

A complaint.

AI Highlights
  • - Raychelle was my airport driver; she departed before I boarded.
  • - The trunk was blocked by a box; she questioned my carry-on and drove away.
Lyft - A complaint.

I am writing to formally report an incident involving Lyft driver Raychelle. During my initial ride, I was assigned a Ford Fusion, but the driver departed before I could board.

I subsequently received a notification that Raychelle would be my new driver to the Birmingham airport.

Upon arriving at the hotel lobby, I was offered assistance by another Lyft driver, who was packed in front of Raychelle. However, due to a box already occupying the trunk, I was unable to fit my carry-on luggage and instead brought it with me to the back seat.

As soon as I sat down, Raychelle inquired about the cleanliness of my carry-on, expressing concern about potential dirt in her vehicle. I assured her that my luggage was clean, but was taken aback by the question, considering my decent appearance and the cleanliness of my carry-on.

Upon arriving at the airport, Raychelle instructed me to carefully lift my suitcases to avoid scratching her car.

As I retrieved my luggage, she stood by, watching, before rudely slamming her trunk and driving away. I am perplexed by Raychelle's behavior and would like to request that I not be matched with her again in the future.

Sincerely,

Cynthia Davies

User's recommendation: Request another driver immediately, to avoid escalation.

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Guest

While Raychelle seems to be a little too persnickety to be a Lyft driver, claiming your "decent appearance" should be an indication that your luggage is clean has so many levels of wrong that I can't even get into it.

Murry W

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I got charged for a lyft ride

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I got charged for a lyft ride

i need for that chaged of 34$ to get off my account i have lyth credit so why was i charged that if i git free credit please take that off my account because i shouldn't be charged that

Loss:
$36

Preferred solution: Full refund

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Erik K Dia

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Request for Individualized Review

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AI Highlights
  • - Requesting an individualized review of my background check.
  • - The 2001 traffic-related offenses were not violent.
  • - Uber approved me to drive.
Original review updated Feb 23, 2026

Dear Lyft Safety and Compliance Team,

I am writing to respectfully request an individualized review of my recent background check decision. I understand that Lyft places a high priority on rider safety, and I fully support that mission.

I would like to provide additional context regarding the offenses listed on my report and explain why I believe I am still a suitable and safe candidate for the Lyft platform.

The convictions referenced in my background check stem from an incident in 2001, nearly twentyfive years ago, when I made the extremely poor decision to flee during a traffic stop. I reached high speeds and put others at risk. No one was harmed, but the situation was serious, and I took full responsibility in court. I apologized, accepted the consequences, and committed myself to never repeating anything like that again.

Since that time, I have lived a stable, lawabiding life with no further incidents of this nature.

I have matured significantly, and the person I was in 2001 is not the person I am today. I have decades of clean driving, steady employment, and a strong commitment to safety and responsibility.

I would also like to note that Uber reviewed the same information and approved me to drive on their platform, recognizing the age of the offense and my long record of rehabilitation. I have been driving for Uber without any safety issues, complaints, or violations. I take pride in providing safe, reliable service to passengers.

The offenses in question were trafficrelated, not violent, and occurred almost a quartercentury ago.

They do not reflect my current character, judgment, or driving behavior.

I respectfully ask that Lyft consider the full context, the time that has passed, my clean record since, and my proven performance as an active rideshare driver.

I am requesting a fair, individualized review of my application. I am confident that if evaluated on who I am today, I will meet Lyfts standards for safety and professionalism

Pros:
  • Provide cheaper rides when in need than uber
Cons:
  • Customer service
  • Judgemental
  • Poor service

Preferred solution: Apology

User's recommendation: They judging me on a traffic related offense from 2001 nearly 25 years old and classifying it as a criminal conviction! I have not even had so much as a traffic citation in over 10 years!

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Guest

Lyft gets a report. They don’t “classify” the information.

From what you posted, the incident in question is CRIMINAL Division and in the CRIMINAL Docket. Lyft did not do that. Your crime and the courts did 25 years ago. You also have a lot of nerve calling them judgmental and rating them 1-star.

AND wanting an apology. Combined with you posting personal info on a third party site that is in no way affiliated with Lyft, you self-imploded,coming across as a unqualified applicant.

Guest
reply icon Replying to comment of Guest-2819180

Ummm who are you? And what's your purpose of commenting kind sir?

I can assure you that your two sense is honestly irrelevant!

Carry on now! You got a lot of nerve butting into a conversation u honestly know nothing about!

Guest
reply icon Replying to comment of Guest-2819184

This is a third party site, not Lyft. Anyone can comment.

You failed. It is “cents” not “sense. You failed again. Know nothing about?

I can read your posted attachments that two say CRIMINAL docket and division. So no, you did not have a traffic “violation”. You committed a crime. You failed a third time.

You commit crimes, have no idea this is not Lyft, post personal data and cry when called out. Carry on!

Jessamine Nwe
reply icon Replying to comment of Guest-2819184

if your feelings are easily hurt. I suggest that you do not post on a PUBLIC FORUM You cannot post on a public forum and expect everyone to side with you.

Guest
reply icon Replying to comment of Guest-2819180

It's a traffic situation and these clowns are telling them it's criminal!

Jessamine Nwe
reply icon Replying to comment of Guest-2819312

With an immature attitude like rhat you should not be working for them. You should be banned from working for a company that you bash.

Guest

Request Denied. If you're too stupid to understand that this is not Lyft and you posted your info to a PUBLIC site that has nothing to do with any company, you're too stupid to drive. Delete your comment moron.

Delray Mwe
reply icon Replying to comment of Guest-2819111

They are stupid enough to claim that they are being judged as well.

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Chez H

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| map-marker New York, New York

Dispute a charge

AI Highlights
  • - Navigation glitch caused a wrong drop-off.
  • - The address didn't match what I entered, and I had to order another ride.
  • - No in-app tab to resolve this.
Lyft - Dispute a charge

I was dropped off at the wrong location due to a navigation glitch. The address for the drop-off is not what I put in.

I had to immediately order another ride to get to my destination. There is no tab for this in the app, and it has been extremely difficult to resolve this issue.

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Create a tap for wrong drop off location

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Monique S Thy
map-marker Ashburn, Virginia

Need refund

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Lyft - Need refund
Updated by user Mar 26, 2026

Nothing

Original review Mar 26, 2026

Never gave my full amount and the application froze on me so I was unable to get my one of my rides 2 accounts

Preferred solution: Full refund

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Kiara Fpq

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Verified Reviewer
| map-marker Wyandanch, New York

I need an agent

AI Highlights
  • - My account was deactivated and I want to reconnect.
  • - The restaurant took too long to prepare the order; the customer didn't want it anymore.
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They deactivated my account

So i want to reconnect

Cause i went to take a food for a customer the restaurant took two much time and the customer said i can leave it he doesnt want it anymore after that i saw they deactivated my account

User's recommendation: I need to reconnect with lyft

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Anonymous
map-marker Newark, New Jersey

I can’t to registered account

AI Highlights
  • - Cannot access the app to register a vehicle or update personal info.
  • - New REAL ID license; documents including insurance are in order.
Lyft - I can’t to registered account

I am having a problem: I am unable to register a new account. I tried previously without success, but I now have a new driver's license.

I have a new careverything is newand my insurance and all other documents are in order. However, I currently cannot access the app to register my new vehicle or update my personal information. I possess a REAL ID, and all my documentation is valid. Yet, I simply cannot complete the registration process.

I reallytrulywant to work with you.

Please help me get registered. This is extremely important to me and my family.

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Anonymous
map-marker Chicago, Illinois

Driver didn’t report accident

AI Highlights
  • - Lyft driver Ciril crashed; plate FL71333.
  • - Rider Angelica Novoa used her insurance for the ride.
  • - Modivcare was called; driver did not report.
Lyft - Driver didn’t report accident
Contains 1 confidential file for company representatives

Lyft driver crashed there name is ciril plate number {{Redacted}} my name is Angelica Novoa got the Lyft threw my insurance.called modivcare he didnt report the accident and im concerned you can reach me at 224391****

User's recommendation: Unsafe

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Ronnie W Qly

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| map-marker Pearl, Mississippi

Wrongful charges to my account.

Lyft - Wrongful charges to my account.

I don't know if you all have a new person in accounting or not but you have my bank account in a damn big mess. you have charged my account for MY booked rides and added someone else's rides to my account.

What the *** is going on?? You have charged my account for 4/27 $45.45 which is not correct for two different rides ($21.54 shouldn't be charged to me and the $23.91 is the good charge). the first driver didn't even come to the pick-up place and then all of a sudden, a 2nd driver was dispatched. Then for 4/26, a charge $76.04, for 3 rides, and for 4/25 $66.89 for 3 rides, AND overcharged my account various amounts totaling $125.51.

I need you to stop those charges immediately.

Because of your mess up NOW my monies will be on hold by the bank for 2 darnm weeks. Give me a call as soon as you can so that this matter can be cleared up immediately.

Loss:
$147
Pros:
  • Have been super up until now
Cons:
  • Billing person who does not seem to know what they are doing

User's recommendation: Check your bank accounts.

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1 comment
Guest

This isn't rocket science, Based on your screed, your card has been compromised. Why aren't you calling the bank to report this is beyond me. Unless you know who's doing this.

Robbyn Cqh

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| map-marker Folsom, California

Lyft took my money, my grandson who had my phone and I didn’t call for a ride now they’re saying I fraud them but they gave me my money back. Call somebody a fraud is slander. That’s legal issues.

Lyft took my money, my grandson who had my phone and I didn’t call for a ride now they’re...

You put a block on my account and never gave me a reason why I have money on here and I would like to return to my account

User's recommendation: Lyft is not a good customer service base corporation. I would be scared to do any business with them. I advised people to steer clear of lift.

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