Lyft Allow Pets

All you have to do is let your lyft driver know.

Lyft allow pets. However unless your dog is a legitimate service dog not a pet or companion it is still up to the driver s discretion to transport you or not. That s why it doesn t prohibit pet owners from using its service. Lyft drivers allow service dogs to ride with passengers but are given latitude on whether to accept passengers with non service dogs. Lyft understands these kinds of problems.

We advise passengers to call their drivers after their ride request is accepted to confirm that it s ok to bring their pets lyft writes in its own policy on the subject. Pet policy non service animals although drivers aren t allowed to bring their own furry friends along for the ride when driving after all some passengers have allergies or are otherwise uncomfortable with unfamiliar animals some passengers will ask to bring their pets along with them when requesting a ride. It s a law that you cannot discriminate against a person that needs the help of a service dog. We advise passengers to call their drivers after their ride request is accepted to confirm that it s ok to bring their pets lyft writes in its own policy on the subject.

Since uber and lyft drivers aren t employees uber and lyft can t really command them to allow all pets. Drivers are independent contractors who drive their own cars not company cars. Service dogs are allowed on lyft. Lyft also includes a note to drivers making it clear that it s okay for them to turn down pet riders and advising them on how to handle the situation if it arises.

In this post we will cover some important facts when it comes to catching a lyft with your dog.