Uber and Lyft provide car seat options in their apps for riders in New York City. There are standard Lyft and UberX vehicles in the city that are equipped with car seats. A child must be between 31 inches and 52 inches tall and weigh between 22 pounds and 48 pounds to ride in a car seat. The car […]
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Can you pre-book Uber or Lyft rides?
Uber Uber riders can schedule their rides up to 30 days prior to pickup. This feature helps riders by providing price guarantees for scheduled trips even if the company introduces new fees or pricing in the meantime. Lyft Lyft riders can book their trips up to one week ahead of pickup. The Lyft app features a Schedule […]
Can I request a specific car on Uber or Lyft?
Uber: Uber does not allow riders to select specific vehicles but can select vehicle types based on available seating. Lyft: You aren’t able to select a specific make or model through Lyft but the app lists several vehicle types to meet rider needs.
Can I choose my Uber or Lyft driver?
Uber and Lyft do not allow riders to select specific drivers. Both apps use algorithms to connect riders with available vehicles based on location and user demand.
Are Uber or Lyft cars marked?
Drivers for Uber and Lyft receive decals to place on their windshields while driving for their apps. These stickers are typically placed on the lower left corner of the windshield when looking at the vehicle from the front. Both companies indicate that decal placement is optional except where required by local law but encourage their use to help riders […]
How far does Uber or Lyft go?
Uber Uber does not set a maximum distance for each ride. The company does inform riders and driver-partners that each ride may be ended after four hours. Driver-partners are informed prior to the four-hour mark to bypass ride termination as necessary. Uber also limits each driver-partner to 12 hours of consecutive operation that could limit long-distance trips. Lyft Lyft limits each […]
How does uberPOOL/Lyft Shared work?
Uber and Lyft encourage carpooling to common drop-off spots through uberPOOL and Lyft Shared. These ride types are designed to carry passengers to the same destination from the same pickup location. Each ride is completed in a sedan, SUV, or minivan with space for up to four passengers. The apps limit each party to two passengers to accommodate […]
Can Uber or Lyft pick up at airports?
Regulations on airport pickups and drop-offs by ride-hailing companies like Uber and Lyft vary from state to state. The companies list more than 100 airports in the United States where they are allowed to operate. These airports include major international airports in New York City, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and Chicago. Lyft lists eight airports in the Canadian province of Ontario that allow ride-hailing services, while Uber […]
Can Uber or Lyft drivers drive on military bases?
Uber and Lyft serve riders on military bases by pairing them with drivers who already have base access. This service is limited based on the availability of drivers with base access.
Can I request a stop on Uber or Lyft?
Uber: Uber touts the option for riders to add three stops to each ride. Riders start by adding their last stop when requesting a vehicle. A plus sign next to the last stop space can be clicked to reveal two additional stop spaces. After adding these stops, the Uber app updates the map with driver-partners available […]