RIDEGURU
What is the capacity of cars that allow for luggage space? (Uber and Lyft)
Posted 6 years ago
Posted In
Ask a RideGuru
Questions from riders and drivers answered by our Ride Gurus and Rideshare Experts
Posted By
Anonymous
3460
Rider
Driver
Driver
Ride Master
Real questions from RideGuru anonymous users.
Popular Links
- Maximum Ridesharing Profits
- Fare Estimator
- Rideshare 101
- Sign up for UberAd
- Sign up for Uber EatsAd
- Sign up for Lyft - $5 offAd
Hot Forum Topics
The Guru Take
Two options - Sedans and SUVs with differing capacity.
In terms of the choices you have, there are basically two capacity options with Uber and Lyft (at least in general).
- Sedan - Provided by services like UberX, UberBlack, and Lyft, these can hold up to 4 passengers, and have trunk space. Trunk space for 2-3 large suitcases or 3-4 medium/small suitcases. Remember that if you have less than 4 passengers, you can stow luggage in the unoccupied seats. (within reason)
- SUVs - Provided by services like UberSUV, UberXL, and Lyft Plus, these cars can hold up to 6 passengers (not counting the driver), and have trunk space for luggage. You can fit 4-5 large suitcases or 5-6 medium suitcases.
Here is a guide with more details and car make and model:
How much luggage can I bring in my Uber/Lyft?
ippei
1202
Uber Driver, CEO of TaxiFareFinder and Unleashed, LLC
Comments
SUV is not synonymous with XL. An XL request guarantees you seat belts for 6, but cargo space varies greatly between vehicles and is NOT guaranteed by Uber or Lyft.
A Dodge Journey has room for TWO SMALL suitcases (carry on size) at best. It will not fit even one full sized suitcase and, again, cargo space is not guaranteed by either platform. The Chevy Traverse doesn't have much more room. Neither of the above mentioned vehicles are full sized SUV's and are NOT required to be on the XL tier.
Any groups of six must request an SUV-tier vehicle to be guaranteed luggage space. If your request an XL, it's wise to call your driver immediately to find out how much cargo space is available to avoid a cancelation fee.