Lyft, Inc.

Lyft, listed with the North Shore Chamber of Commerce, runs the rideshare app that North Shore residents can use to request rides on demand or schedule them in advance, whether for a morning commute or a late-night trip. For people looking to earn, it also offers flexible work: drivers set their own schedules, drive only when it makes sense for them, keep all of their tips and can cash out their earnings instantly.

Driver pay is designed to be transparent. In most cities drivers see what a ride will pay upfront, based on estimated time and distance and on local demand, before deciding to accept. Lyft caps its own fee at 30 percent of passenger payments before external fees, paying drivers an adjustment if the monthly total runs higher. Bonuses such as Turbo zones, Flash Turbo and Ride Challenges reward driving at busy times.

What to Know

• Riders can choose standard, XL, Extra Comfort, Black or Black SUV rides depending on group size and budget.
• Lyft Pink members get priority pickup upgrades and preferred pricing on premium ride types.
• The company was founded in San Francisco in 2012.