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How Do I Get Back a Disabled Lyft Account?

In a nutshell: If you have a disabled, also known as a deactivated, Lyft driver account, it means the company has blocked your ability to provide rides. This is typically due to a violation. Although there's no guarantee you can regain control over your account, there are steps to take to determine if it's possible. The following offers information about how to proceed.

Introduction

If you have a disabled, also known as a deactivated, Lyft driver account, it means the company has blocked your ability to provide rides. This is typically due to a violation. Although there's no guarantee you can regain control over your account, there are steps to take to determine if it's possible. The following offers information about how to proceed.

Go to the Lyft "Help" Page

Visit the Lyft "Help" page by going to Lyft.help.com.

Look for the Search Bar

Find the horizontal search bar on the Lyft "Help" page. It says "Search keywords or questions" and has a magnifying glass to its right.

Click on the Search Bar

Tap on the search bar. Doing so will outline the box, reveal a blinking cursor, and make your phone's keyboard appear.

Type Your Search Phrase

Type "deactivation" in the horizontal search bar, but don't press the return button on your phone's keyboard.

Look for the Relevant Search Result

The second search result that appears should say "Deactivations - Lyft Help." Click on this link. This will reveal the information underneath the search results.

View the Information

Click on the information underneath the search results list. Doing so will cause the search results list to disappear, fully displaying the "Deactivations" page.

Read the Page

Read through the "Deactivations" page. There are several sections to read, including "Why do deactivations occur?," "Deactivation process," and "Appeals process." While you should read through each section carefully, pay special attention to the "Appeals process" section since you're interested in getting back your account.

Look for the Appropriate Link

At the end of the "Appeals process" section, you'll find a sentence that says, "For more information on how to appeal a deactivation, visit this article." The word "article" is a link. Click on it to go to the "Appealing permanent deactivations" page.

Read the "Appealing permanent deactivations" Page

Read through the entire "Appealing permanent deactivations" page carefully.

Find the Appeals Link You Need

When you're done reading the page, look for the link you need to submit an appeal. Under the "How it works" section, there's a sentence/link directly below the header that says "Submit a form to appeal a permanent deactivation." Click on this link.

Read the "Things that can help you" Page

Read through the entire "Things that can help you" page.

Reveal the Appeals Request Form

Look for the "I still need help" button. Click on it when you find it, which will cause a form to appear.

Fill Out the Form

Fill out the form completely. Make sure to attach any supporting documentation if you have it.

Submit the Form

Review the form to make sure it's correct. When you're ready, click the "Submit" button to send in the form.

Contact Lyft Customer Support

If you have questions or need assistance, it's a good idea to contact Lyft customer support directly.

Conclusion

It's important to start the appeals process once you realize your Lyft account has been deactivated. The sooner you reach out, the faster you can get answers. If you have any questions, a Lyft customer support representative can assist you.

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