How to Delete Your Lyft Account

Lyft is one of the go-to platforms for ride-sharing, commuting, and getting around town without owning a car. But if you’ve hit a point where you’re ready to move on, whether you’ve switched to another service, want to refresh your digital footprint, or just need to take a break from ride-hailing for a while, then this guide will show you exactly how to delete your Lyft account in a clear and straightforward way.

What You Should Know Before Deleting Your Lyft Account

When you delete your Lyft account, all of your ride history, payment methods, saved addresses, and profile data are permanently removed. You cannot undo this action. If you only want to stop receiving emails or notifications, there is an option to turn those off without deleting your account. If you are using a driver or business account, closing it may require help from Lyft’s support team. Deleting your account also does not automatically delete all your personal data unless you submit a specific data removal request.

Step-by-Step Guide to Deleting Your Lyft Account

If You’re Using a Computer

Start by heading over to Lyft and logging into your account. Once you’re signed in, click on your profile picture and go to your account settings from the dropdown menu.
Go to settings and locate where to close your account. Click on it, pick a reason for leaving, and confirm your decision. Once the process is complete, Lyft will get back to you with an email confirming that your account has been closed.

If You’re Using the App on Your Phone or Tablet

Open the Lyft app on your phone or tablet.
Log in if you haven’t already.
Go to the navigation panel in menu.
Go to Account Settings.
Go to the close account section and confirm your decision.
All associated data, such as ride history, saved addresses, and your profile, will no longer be accessible.

Things to Consider Before Deleting

Make sure to save a copy of any receipts or ride details you may want to keep. If you simply want fewer emails, consider unsubscribing from alerts or adjusting your notification settings. If you are using a driver account, you may need to contact customer support directly to close it. Think about whether a short break or a privacy adjustment might work instead of permanent deletion.

What Happens After You Delete

All of your ride alerts, saved locations, payment data, and ride history will be deleted. You will no longer receive any updates from Lyft. You can use your old email to sign up, but none of your old data will be restored. Riders or drivers you interacted with may still retain copies of your messages or ride receipts. Some basic system records might remain stored for a limited time due to business or legal purposes.

Before You Delete

Download your receipts or any documents you need. Unsubscribe from ride alerts if you want to reduce emails without deleting your account. Inform any drivers or scheduled rides you’re connected with if you plan to leave the platform. Complete a personal data removal request if you want all your information erased. Give yourself a few days to consider whether you want to delete or just take a break.

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FAQs

How do I permanently delete my Lyft account?

Go to Settings, select Close Account, choose a reason, confirm, and submit a data deletion request if needed.

How do I permanently delete a Lyft business or driver account?

As a driver or business admin, go to your account settings or contact support, select Deactivate Account, and confirm the deletion.

Is it a good idea to delete Lyft?

Only if you’re stepping away from ride-sharing, otherwise, it’s best to adjust settings or take a break.

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