Rideshare etiquette (Lyft, Uber, etc)
I used Lyft for the first time last week, and realized I don't know the proper etiquette, if there is any.
With a taxi, it's common that the driver comes around, opens the trunk, takes your luggage, then opens the back, passenger-side door to let you in, then takes the wheel and drives away. Often the front seat of a taxi is only used when multiple passengers are traveling together, and won't all fit in the back seat.
What is proper etiquette for Uber, Lyft and similar rideshare services? The driver (so far in my experience) doesn't typically hop out and help with luggage, or open a door for me to hop into.
Is it rude for me to hop into the front seat? Should I ask him to open the trunk for my luggage, or just toss it into the back seat next to me?
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In Australia the etiquette is slightly different from the above mentioned. Uber operates very similar to Taxis.
You are expected to approach the Taxi/Uber and open the door for yourself, then you'll lean over if you have luggage and ask the driver if they will pop the boot. Then you'll go back and put your luggage in the boot and close it yourself. At this point you will hop in the seat next to the driver if you are alone or sit in the back if there are two of you. A brief exchange of 'how are ya' and 'this weather aye' will generally take place as you either settle into a quiet ride or the driver is feeling talkative. Upon arrival you will exchange thanks and remove your luggage and be on your way.
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There is no set rules for the Uber/Lyft/Gett, etc driver to do any of these things.
The driver normally would open the trunk for you but getting the door for you may be unlikely. The thing of it is you have the ability to rate the driver for Uber and Lyft and leave comments on their performance. The only thing that you have to worry about is that they can rate you as well, so be reasonable at your expectations and demands.
I've taken Uber multiple times in Florida and sometimes drivers do request that you get into the front seat and have no problems with you sitting there so it's up to the individual driver.
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