Why Is Lyft Suddenly Pushing ‘Fragrance Free’ Rides?

Tired of rideshare?
Sign up to deliver food with UberEats or DoorDash. Or try delivering groceries for Instacart.

Why Is Lyft Suddenly Pushing ‘Fragrance Free’ Rides?

Lyft is suddenly warning drivers about fragrance free rides, but what is really going on?

In this clip, Chris breaks down the new notifications Lyft is sending to drivers about keeping cars odor free and why the company is now pushing “neutral smells” so hard. He explains how rider complaints, rating drops, and Lyft’s internal feedback system are influencing this shift.

You will learn why even good smells can hurt your ratings, how air fresheners, food odors, smoke, gym gear, and strong scents can trigger complaints, and how Lyft may be using rider feedback and AI to flag smell related issues.

Chris also shares simple ways to keep your car neutral, how to clear out odors quickly between rides, and what drivers can do to protect themselves from unnecessary ratings hits.

If you want to avoid surprises and stay five star ready, this breakdown is worth watching.

While you’re there, hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on any rideshare and delivery news!

Did someone forward you this newsletter? Subscribe now for free so you never miss an update…

Never miss a Rideshare Guy update…