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Is it OK to bring luggage in Uber?

you can absolutely take luggage in your Uber. In fact, for many trips (such as to the airport), your driver will probably expect you to have a bag or two. However, that doesn't mean that you can take all your friends and all your things on an Uber trip. The vehicles have limited space, after all.



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Does Uber charge for luggage? No they don't but if you have several pieces of luggage make sure you order a big enough vehicle. I once was charged a cancellation fee when I ordered an Uber XL thinking it would be big enough for several suitcases. I called the driver as soon as I saw what kind of car he had.

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Of the 40 busiest U.S. airports, 10 don't allow pickups unless drivers have a chauffeur's license or livery plates, including Atlanta, Orlando, Detroit, Boston and Philadelphia. Seattle, Minneapolis and New Orleans started allowing legal ride-sharing pickups only this year.

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Yes, you can Uber in Italy, but it's not the same. It's available in Rome and Milan. However, only Uber Black is available, meaning higher prices and nicer vehicles. If you don't mind the slight price increase, then Uber is perfectly safe to use in Italy.

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Request. Open the app and enter your destination in the Where to? box. Once you confirm your pickup and destination addresses are correct, select UberXL at the bottom of your screen. Then tap Confirm UberXL.

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Worst case scenario, 2 passengers and 2 “empty seats”. So yes most any Uberx should be able to accommodate at least 1 Suitcase in the trunk (I can handle 2–3 depending on size, in addition my stuff), but you can also put a suitcase in the middle of the rear seat between the passengers and another in the front.

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You can, but order a Ubel XL or SUV to be sure there is room. Be sure to tip your driver if he/she helps with loading/unloading. Yes, you can use Uber or Lyft to transport you and your stuff, just order the proper vehicle size.

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You can tip your driver once your trip is complete. Tips are neither expected nor required. After a trip has ended, you have 30 days to add a tip in the app, on riders.uber.com, and from your emailed trip receipt. When can I tip my delivery partner?

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How much should you tip Uber drivers? Similar to tipping for other services, like getting a massage or going to the nail salon, the rule of thumb is to tip 20%, says Sokolosky. So if your ride costs $30—an average cost for a moderate trip in most cities—then you'll tip $6, for a total of $36.

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The amount of luggage you can fit within a standard Lyft will depend on the model—a compact hybrid won't hold as much as a large sedan—but the typical limit is two to four medium-sized suitcases. Lyft Lux and Lyft Lux XL are the luxury ride options.

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Good To Know: You may have heard about the conflict between Italian taxis drivers and UBER. Italian taxi drivers don't want UBER in Italy because getting and having an Italian taxi license is complicated and expensive.

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Uber XL is usually a minivan or large SUV, so whatever you can fit in it. They're supposed to have room for 6 people with luggage but aren't obligated to take furniture. You might want to request one, then call the driver and explain what you are trying to do.

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Tipping is optional. You are free to add a tip, and drivers are free to accept tips. How do I leave my driver a tip? The easiest way to tip your driver is through the app.

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How much should you tip your Uber driver? You should tip Uber ride 10% - 20% of your ride payment as a common courtesy.

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4. Be a back-seat rider. Whenever possible, sit in the back seat, especially if you're riding alone. This helps ensure that you can safely exit on either side of the vehicle to avoid moving traffic, and it gives you and your driver some personal space.

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