What is the minimum age to drive for Uber or Lyft?

February 7, 2020

Uber

Uber allows any licensed driver meeting their state’s minimum driving age to work for the company. Applicants must have one year of licensed driving if they are 24 years old and up and three years of licensed driving if they are 23 years old and younger.

Lyft

Lyft requires all drivers to be at least 21 years old at the time of their application with the exception of New York City, which allows people 18 and older to drive for ride-hailing companies.

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