Lyft is getting some attention recently from many Chase customers. Especially after they have announced their partnership with each other. Most of the attention is being focused in on the Chase Sapphire Reserve. One of the benefits the Chase Sapphire Reserve is a Lyft membership plan called Lyft Pink. The other benefit is earning 10x points per dollar. But Lyft customers who have other Chase cards will be able to earn points and cash back too. What is Lyft Pink exactly? What do you get? How does it work? We will answer these questions in this article.
What is Lyft Pink?
This is a membership program that Lyft is advertising as a membership that elevates the Lyft experience for its users with preferred pricing. It is being launched at a price of $19.99 per month. This membership will auto renew every month and you can cancel anytime. This membership is also only currently available in the United States.
What are the Perks?
- 15% off unlimited car rides
Save on every car ride you take — any time, anywhere. - Priority airport pickups
Get picked up faster at the airport when it’s busy. - Relaxed cancellations
We’ll cover three cancel fees per month if you rebook within 15 minutes. - Surprise offers
Get seasonal discounts and exclusive savings. - Waived lost and found fees
We’ll take care of the return fee every time. - Bikes and scooters
Enjoy 3 free 30-min. bike or scooter rides per month (in select markets).
How do these Perks work?
We will take a look at some of these perks and explain how they work according to Lyft. Since this is a brand new service we don’t have much information on the real life application of this just yet. This information is taken from the frequently asked questions section of the lyft website.
- How do priority airport rides work?
When it’s busy at applicable airports, we’ll match you with a closer driver. This perk only applies to Standard Lyft rides and does not apply to airports where Fast Match is available such as LAX, LGA, MDW, MSY, PDX, and SAN. Lyft cannot guarantee a faster pickup.
- How does relaxed cancellation work?
If you cancel and rebook a ride within 15 minutes, we’ll credit you the cancellation fee up to 3 times per month. You’ll see the credit in your account after you finish your rebooked ride and rate the driver.
- How does the bike and scooter perk work?
For a limited time, Lyft Pink riders get 3 free 30-minute bike or scooter rides per month in certain markets. Rides must be booked using the Lyft app. Bike perks are available in the New York Metro Area, San Francisco Bay Area (via Bay Wheels), and Washington DC Metro Area (via Capital Bikeshare). Scooter perks are available in Austin, TX, Denver, CO, Los Angeles, CA, Miami, FL, Minneapolis, MN, Oakland, CA, San Diego, CA, San Jose, CA, and Washington DC.
- How does the lost and found perk work?
Lyft will automatically waive the lost item fee after you report a lost item. This perk has unlimited uses.
Who is Lyft Pink for?
This new membership program is promoted towards those who use Lyft 2-3 times per week. Obviously with any membership program you will need to do the math to see if it makes sense for you. If you use Lyft on a regular basis you probably know about the average cost for your rides.
Overall Thoughts
The perks themselves seem to make sense. But seem to be limited and restricted as it is just getting started. If you’re someone who uses Lyft regularly this membership might make a lot of sense for you. If you’re someone with a Chase credit card in their wallet. You will be happy to know that in addition to know that you can get 1 year free with the Chase Sapphire Reserve. You can also earn points and cash back with these other Chase cards. What are your thoughts on Pink Lyft?