You must be at least 18 years old to use Lyft. By creating an account or using the app, you are confirming that you meet this age requirement.
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The age restriction protects minors from being bound by these terms and from using the service; however, the agreement relies on user self-representation rather than verified age checks, which may create practical enforcement gaps.
New explicit age restriction and representation clause, establishing a baseline legal capacity requirement for platform use.
View full change record →If a person under 18 uses Lyft (whether with or without parental knowledge), the agreement they entered may not be enforceable against them, and Lyft's terms do not describe a process for handling minors who access the service.
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"The Lyft Platform is not directed to children. You must be at least 18 years old to use the Lyft Platform. By using the Lyft Platform, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old and that you have the right, authority, and capacity to enter into and abide by the terms and conditions of this Agreement.Excerpt from Lyft's Terms of Service
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The age restriction provision engages COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act), which imposes specific obligations on platforms that collect personal data from children under 13.
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The age restriction protects minors from being bound by these terms and from using the service; however, the agreement relies on user self-representation rather than verified age checks, which may create practical enforcement gaps.
If a person under 18 uses Lyft (whether with or without parental knowledge), the agreement they entered may not be enforceable against them, and Lyft's terms do not describe a process for handling minors who access the service.
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