Lyft's Vision for the Future of Work
A Note from our Chief Policy Officer
Lyft’s vision for the future of work is built on freedom, flexibility, and fairness. We believe work should fit into life—not the other way around. On Lyft’s platform, earning on your own terms isn’t a perk, it’s the norm. Drivers are students, caregivers, and entrepreneurs; they're navigating transitions, chasing dreams, or simply making ends meet. Whether it’s driving between gigs, picking up passengers after school drop-off, or working off-peak hours, Lyft empowers drivers to choose when and how they work.
But for this vision to truly take hold, public policy must evolve alongside it, reflecting what drivers consistently tell us they want: independence, flexibility, and access to portable benefits. That’s the foundation of Lyft’s independence + benefits policy framework—developed from firsthand driver feedback.
This series of policy papers unpacks the principles and practical steps behind our independence + benefits model. We invite you to read and share these insights, and join us in advocating for public policies to support a “future of work” that is shaped by those living it every day.
Jerry Golden
Chief Policy Officer
Future of Work Policy Papers
Independence and Benefits
Who are drivers and why do they come to Lyft? What do we mean by Independence + Benefits? Why do we advocate for it so strongly? What specific policies are we aiming to advance?
What we mean by "Flexibility"
What is different about the flexibility that Lyft offers? How do drivers interact with the platform once they come online and how does it enable unique minute-by-minute flexibility?
Benefits 101
What are the benefits exactly? How would drivers earn them? Who would pay for them?