Sorry. I just thought your posts were quite odd. As first you go from there's no reason for anyone to do this different than me to I must be the only one then. Jumping between extremes. But nothing serious I guess so let's leave it at that.
This.
I guess I might be, because I have no idea where this sentiment comes from. I'd argue it's the opposite, if anything. Sitting in the back, to me, says "yeah, I'm paying you, now chauffeur me around, bitch."
I guess I might be, because I have no idea where this sentiment comes from. I'd argue it's the opposite, if anything. Sitting in the back, to me, says "yeah, I'm paying you, now chauffeur me around, bitch."
uber is 100% nothing different to a taxi in the uk at leastRide-sharing services aren't exactly the same thing as a taxis. People are using their personal vehicles to drive people around, which is a pretty clean break in cultural custom compared to taxis (at least here in America). Since people sit in front when their friends or family pick them up in their own vehicles, I can see how people would feel inclined to do the same thing with Uber/Lyft, even if I personally would prefer to ride in the back.
People don't use Ubers from lacking their own vehicle; they use it out of convenience. Like if a bunch of friends are heading out to drink, you don't need a designated driver. Or if you're going to a high volume area, you don't need to worry about parking or valet services.Will probably never need to use a riding service. I have 3 personal vehicles that I can grab.
I also sell cars and can just slap a used dealer tag on and drive one of those if the need arise.
Why would police care?I sit in the front seat here in Montreal because for years Uber was in a grey area and they'd ask you to sit in the front seat because of the police so I got used to it.
When I'm in another country I sit in the back seat. Same with Taxis.
I get dizzy sometimes when I'm not the one driving and sitting in the front seat helps a lot so yeah I wish I could always sit there.
As an American abroad, this thread is really reinforcing my opinion that Americans tend to be more cold and distant to strangers than most other world cultures.
Front, for me. Yes, that includes cabs. I'm not some high roller with a personal driver. I am not a super chatty person but I like to give the impression that the driver is my equal, rather than "alright, I'm paying you, now serve me" (which, again, seems to be a predominant mindset in many aspects of American society). I don't really start big conversations and obviously don't ask personal questions, but I just prefer that feeling of equal footing and general friendliness. More often than not it seems the gesture is appreciated.
I honestly didn't know backseat was the norm in America though. I'm not from a big city and can't remember the last time I ever took a cab in the states.
Ride-sharing services aren't exactly the same thing as a taxis. People are using their personal vehicles to drive people around, which is a pretty clean break in cultural custom compared to taxis (at least here in America). Since people sit in front when their friends or family pick them up in their own vehicles, I can see how people would feel inclined to do the same thing with Uber/Lyft, even if I personally would prefer to ride in the back.
Will probably never need to use a riding service. I have 3 personal vehicles that I can grab.
I also sell cars and can just slap a used dealer tag on and drive one of those if the need arise.