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Yes. You may want to ask your driver.
Yes, the riders can and are allowed to sit in the front seat of an Uber. The front seat is officially a part of the capacity specified for each service. For example, UberX is supposed to hold 4 passengers, which requires one to sit in the front.
If you are the only passenger, whether you should sit in the front is up to the driver. You may want to ask as most people do sit in the back. Here's a fun thread that asks what the drivers prefer:
Passengers sitting in the front seat
Do Uber/Lyft drivers mind if you sit in the front seat if you are the only passenger?
If I'm riding alone in the front seat of an Uber, can I sit in the front seat?
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As a driver it doesnt make a difference to me where people sit. Some riders ask where they should sit, some just jump in the front, others will ask if its ok to sit in front. I tell my riders to sit where they are most comfortable. The only time I feel uncomfortable is when a rider sits up front and doesnt say a word. It doesnt happen often but I've had a few. They were my most awkward rides:)
Lyft used to encourage you to sit up front. Have conversations and such.
A person to person. Not service provider to customer. Just two people sharing a ride.
Those days are long gone.