While Lyft is great and helping, some people may want to temporarily take a break from Lyft to save their money or for some other reasons.
In this case, you can simply uninstall the app from your device to avoid using it.
On the other hand, some people may be tired of using Lyft because of past negative experiences or because they want to try other transports choice and hence wants their accounts deleted permanently.
Uninstalling the app from your mobile device doesn’t solve the problem as your account is still reserved and can be accessed anytime with the right login details.
Thus, there is a big difference between uninstalling the app and deleting your account.
Deleting an account on Lyft is possible however it can be quite frustrating and stressful sometimes, especially if you don’t know the right steps to take.
Deleting your Lyft account can be achieved using a web browser or the Lyft mobile App.
Let’s get right into how you can permanently delete your Lyft account.
How To Delete Your Lyft Account Through The Website
To delete your Lyft account through the website, follow the steps below.
- Visit Lyft’s official website using a web browser and then go to our data privacy page.
Using Chrome or any web browser, go to www.lyft.com, and once the page opens, tap our data privacy page.
- log in to your account.
You will be asked to log in to your account using your mobile number and password.
- Go to settings
From the options displayed, select “settings” and it will take you to a new page.
- Tap the “Delete My Account” option and then certify by clicking Delete Account.
The last phase in deleting your account is to confirm your request by clicking delete my account.
Your certification shows you are sure you want your account deleted.
Deleting Your Lyft Account Through The Mobile App
Alternatively, deleting your Lyft account can be achieved using Lyft App by following the steps below.
1) Open Lyft mobile App and log in to your account.
The first step is to open your Lyft mobile app on any device connected to the Internet and log in to your account by inputting your username (usually your phone number) and your password.
- Click on the icon on the left side of your device and then select the “Help” option.
At the top of your screen, precisely on the left side, there is an icon, click on the icon, and it will take you to a new page where you will then click on “Help”.
- From the options displayed, tap on “Profile and Account settings”.
The next step is to click on ” Profile and Account settings” and it will take you to a new page.
- Click on “Delete my Account”
From the options displayed, click on “Delete my Account”.
- Scroll down to the bottom page and click on “Go to Account Deletion”.
Go down to the bottom page where you see the option “Go to Account deletion” and click on it.
- Select your country and then input your registered mobile number before clicking the “Next” option.
You will be asked to select your country and also input the mobile number you used during registration before clicking on “Next”.
- A verification code will be sent to your mobile number which should be inputted before clicking on the “Next” option.
Lyft will send a verification code to your registered mobile number to be certain it’s you. This code should be inputted in the blank field before clicking on “Next”.
- Click on “YES, IT’S ME”
Lyft wants to be sure it is you so you will be asked to click on “YES IT’S ME” to certify it’s you.
- Input the email account you linked with Lyft and click “Next”.
An Email linked with Lyft will be requested from you. This should be provided before you click on “Next”.
- Click on “Start” under Delete Account.
You will be asked to commence deletion of your account by clicking on the “Start” option.
- Say why you are leaving (Optional) and then click “Next”.
Lyft will ask for the reason you are leaving because they want to know how they can improve their services with the information they get from you.
- Lastly, insert the word DELETE in the text field provided and click on “Delete Account”.
Finally, you will be asked to type the word “DELETE” in the blank text field provided before you finally click on “Delete Account”.
After following these steps you will receive a message from Lyft confirming that your account has been deleted but it may take up to a month for Lyft to confirm the deletion of your account.
In conclusion, if you have carried out these steps using both methods and you are still having issues deleting your account then you should send a mail to support@lyft.com
- Will My Account Data Be Cleared After Deletion?
Yes, all information and ride history will be lost after your account has been deleted.
- Can I create an account with Lyft again?
Yes, you can always open a Lyft account using Lyft mobile App or their official website.
