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I need to move , with all my stuff from Princeton NJ to Philly , can I call ...

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Vik
1 Rider
 Posted 7 years, 5 months ago

I need to move , with all my stuff from Princeton NJ to Philly , can I call someone at Uber or Lyft to make sure I book one of the biggest SUVs ?

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    RedANT
    1072 Rider Driver
     6 years ago

    Uber and Lyft are NOT moving vans.  They're designed to transport people, and drivers lose money when they're sitting idle  loading/unloading (less than 20 cents per minute).  Not all drivers are young men, and some/many of us are women, some of whom are disabled and can't move you with jepoardizing our health and safety. 

    Beyond that, most Uber/Lyft vehicles are PASSENGER vehicles, and have max weights of 900 lbs. or less.   Overloading someones car to move is dangerous and can potentially harm a drivers car.  Need to move? Please use an appropriate moving service or just rent a U Haul.

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    Ghollingsworth
    51 Rider
     6 years ago  (edited 6 years ago)

    EXACTLY! Use Phlatbed .... it's basically the Uber for moving stuff on-demand. They have drivers just about everywhere. I just responded to a similar post with the following;

    It's basically the Uber for moving on-demand. First time use you might need to familiarize yourself with it. Been using it and it's delivered everytime. I just used it at IKEA in New Haven Connecticut to move a Malm chest.

    No Uber driver is going to fir a couch, chair, or table in their car. Uber drivers usually don't appreciate your large items. It's very rare to find an Uber or Lyft driver willing to help move your stuff....let alone junk removal. UberXL drivers are no different, it's about their vehicles, condition etc. If you look at how much an Uber / UberXL driver nets, then you have to ask yourself if $10/hr is worth moving your chesterfield couch for.

    I'm a regular Uber rider and trust me, I'd rather Phlatbed since that's the Apps sole focus....moving stuff when you need it on-demand.