IN-GROUND LIFTING SYSTEM FOR LIFTING A VEHICLE COMPRISING A COVER, AND METHOD FOR LIFTING A VEHICLE

The invention relates to an in-ground lifting system and corresponding method for lifting a vehicle. The lifting system of the invention comprises: - one or more lifts comprising at least one moveable lift; - a support structure for mounting the one or more lifts in a pit; - a moving drive configured for moving the one or more moveable lifts in the pit; - a lifting drive configured for lifting one or more of the lifts for raising and/or lowering the vehicle; and - a cover configured for covering the pit, wherein the cover comprises a number of cover elements, wherein an individual cover element extends in a width direction of the pit, and wherein the cover elements are configured to move between a pit covering state and a lift moving state such that the one or more moveable lifts pass over and/or by the cover elements, wherein the cover elements move when one of the one or more moveable lifts moving through the pit is approaching.