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This guide helps you permanently delete your Lyft account. We believe in digital autonomy: your right to leave any platform should be as easy as joining it. Follow these verified steps to ensure complete account deletion.
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Quick Information
Time Required
5 minutes
Difficulty
easy
Steps
5 steps
Official Resources
Official deletion guide from Lyft
Additional Resources
Official privacy policy explaining data handling
Legal terms regarding account management
Information about Lyft Pink subscription
Step-by-Step Guide
Cancel Lyft Pink subscription
If you have Lyft Pink, cancel it before deletion. In the app, tap your profile > Lyft Pink > Manage membership > Cancel membership.
Tips
- •Cancel before next billing
- •Benefits remain until period ends
- •Save confirmation
Open Lyft app
Launch the Lyft app on your mobile device. Account deletion must be done through the app, not the website.
Tips
- •Ensure app is updated
- •Complete any pending rides
- •Have password ready
Warnings
- •Deletion only available in mobile app
Access settings
Tap your profile icon in the top left, then tap the gear/settings icon in the top right corner.
Tips
- •Settings icon looks like a gear
- •Make sure you're in correct account
Navigate to account deletion
Scroll down in Settings and tap 'Delete my Lyft account'. Read the information about what will be deleted.
Tips
- •Review ride history if needed
- •Use any remaining credits
- •Download tax documents if needed
Warnings
- •All ride history and payment data will be deleted
Confirm deletion
Tap 'Delete' to confirm. Your account will be immediately deleted and you'll be logged out of the app.
Tips
- •Deletion is immediate
- •Save confirmation email
- •Your rating is permanently lost
Important Warnings
Permanent data loss
Immediate deletion
Subscription must be cancelled
Rider rating lost
Credits and promotions forfeited
App-only deletion
Alternatives to Consider
Cancel Pink, keep account
Cancel Lyft Pink subscription but maintain your account for standard rides.
Pros
- •Preserves ride history and rating
- •Can resume membership anytime
- •Keeps saved payment methods
Cons
- •Data remains on servers
- •Higher per-ride costs
- •Account still active
Remove payment methods only
Delete saved payment methods and addresses but keep account inactive.
Pros
- •Reduces stored sensitive data
- •Can reactivate if needed
- •Quick to do
Cons
- •Ride history remains
- •Limited privacy benefit
- •Account exists
Switch to alternative services
Delete Lyft and use alternative ride-sharing services.
Pros
- •Can choose different options
- •May find better pricing
- •Fresh start with new service
Cons
- •Lose rider rating
- •Need new account elsewhere
- •Different availability
Frequently Asked Questions
No, you can only delete your Lyft account through the mobile app. The website doesn't offer account deletion.
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Last Updated
November 8, 2025