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This question is about Lyft.
Yes, Lyft does hire felons. In some cases, an applicant with a felony on their record may be able to get a job driving for Lyft. Factors such as the nature of the felony and duration from the time it occurred are considered.
Lyft instituted a new safety policy in 2019. This second chance policy helps the company determine which drivers may be unsafe to transport Lyft passengers. It has standardized the process for removing drivers from the platform permanently.
Lyft will look at your criminal record and official driver record to determine if you are a good fit for the company.
If your record check reveals any of the following, you will not be allowed to drive for Lyft:
You are on the National Sex Offender Registry.
You have been convicted of any sexual offense, including sexual assault or a crime involving a minor.
You have been convicted of a violent crime (homicide, kidnapping, trafficking, burglary, arson, robbery, or more).
You have been involved in the act of terror.
You have a felony DUI or any conviction involving DUI in the past seven years.
You have had a fraud conviction in the last seven years.
You have had a drug-related felony in the past seven years.
You were convicted of theft or property damage in the preceding seven years.

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