The ride-hailing app is rewarding Lyft drivers with affordable car rental rates, cheaper gas, and speedy cash transfers.
Lyft, the perennial Avis to Uber’s Hertz, is introducing a number of perks for its team of drivers. On Thursday, the ride-sharing service announced a set of new partnerships with Hertz and Shell’s Fuel Rewards program, along with expedited payments to drivers. Lyft’s new “Express Pay” feature offers instant payment to drivers who reach certain benchmarks. According to Lyft, drivers who earn $50 will be able to receive instant account deposits via payments company Stripe.
