FAQ - Choosing Your Ride

Unfortunately you cannot select a preference of driver on either service. You can however choose your individual driver on Waze Carpool.

Uber:

Uber offers a variety of ride types ranging from a four-seat UberX sedan to a six-seat Uber Black SUV with premium features. Uber Black and Uber Select are typically the highest end options in most regions.

Lyft:

Lyft caters to riders with ride options including the four-seat standard Lyft, the four-seat Lux Black luxury car, and the six-seat Lux Black XL.

Uber

UberX is the entry level option for passengers with room for up to four passengers. The company also offers uberPOOL in select markets, which allows multiple parties to share rides in UberX sedans, at an even lower cost.

Lyft

The standard option for Lyft users is simply called Lyft. Riders can also share their trips with other parties to save money using the Shared mode in select markets.

Uber

Travelers who need affordable transportation and space for luggage can use UberXL. An UberXL vehicle is a van or SUV with seats for up to six passengers. These vehicles are slightly more expensive than UberX but feature enough space for passenger luggage.

Lyft

The Lyft XL option allows riders enough room for their passengers and luggage. Each Lyft XL is an SUV with at least six passenger seats and trunk space for luggage.

Uber

Uber features multiple ride options for groups of up to six passengers. UberXL caters to budget-conscious riders with standard vans or SUVs, while the Black SUV option is a luxurious alternative for parties up to six passenger.s

Lyft

The best Lyft option for a rider looking for up to six passenger seats are the XL ride types. The Lyft XL is a standard SUV or van ride and the Lux Black XL is a black SUV ride with luxury interior.

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 seat option in Uber and Lyft adds $10 to the total fare. The companies may expand to additional cities, which will be reflected in updated ride options in their apps.

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 option with date and time spaces to book your ride.

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.

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.

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 find their drivers.

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