Lyft begins service at LAX

Some Lyft drivers and passengers at LAX seemed confused about how the process worked. Above, travelers on the departure level of Terminal 1.

Business seemed slow for Lyft during its first day of being allowed to pick up passengers at Los Angeles International Airport.

Lyft drivers can operate on only the upper level at LAX. Above, keeping traffic flowing.

Lyft driver Carlos Van Deusen gets into the spirit of the first day of service at LAX by wearing a furry pink hat.

With the experience of other airports, officials expect that ride-hail companies such as Lyft soon will have a significant effect on LAX and its passengers. Above, passengers in security lines at the airport.

Lyft’s much larger rival, Uber, will start service at LAX in coming weeks. Above, passengers at Terminal 1 wait in line to enter the departure level.

Many Lyft drivers working at LAX are also drivers for Uber.