When you accept an UberX Share trip, the Driver app will search for ways to pick up more riders along the route. You'll be notified if another rider is added to your trip, and your route will update automatically.
UberX drivers and vehicles are generally efficient and offer a quick ride without calling in advance, as you can order a ride on your app within minutes of leaving. UberX cars typically have enough room for up to four passengers for each ride.
Uber's game plan is simple: it wants to drive the rates so low as to increase demand – by luring some of the customers who would otherwise have used their own car or public transport. And to do that, it is willing to burn a lot of cash, while rapidly expanding into adjacent industries, from food to package delivery.
Regular Uber with regular fares are called UberX, like a regular cab ride but you're able to predict what you will pay at the end of the ride with high accuracy. UberPool if you're ok with sharing the ride with other passengers. This is usually 1/2 the fare of an UberX ride with slight delay.
UberX is Uber's flagship, everyday service. It offers private, comfortable sedans with space for up to four passengers, all for less than the cost of a taxi. It's available in every market within the United States and is the most popular Uber option for both riders and drivers.
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.
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?
The difference is the size of the vehicle. UberX is for up to 4 people. UberXL is up to 6, so you can ride with your “squad”. UberXL vehicles can get requests for UberX, but you can opt out of those (cheaper) requests.
Lyft XL: Rides for up to 6 passengers. Preferred: Rides in newer, more spacious cars, with top-rated, experienced drivers. Lyft Lux: High-end sedans or SUVs with leather interior and four seats, with top-rated, experienced drivers.