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[Poll] Do you sit in the front seat or back seat of an Uber/Lyft ride?

Do you sit in the front or back passenger seat of an Uber/Lyft?

  • Front seat

  • Back seat

  • Depends on my mood

  • I didn't know this was a thing

  • I don't use ride-sharing services

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brainchild

Independent Developer
Verified
Nov 25, 2017
9,484
I just realized that sitting in the front passenger seat of an Uber/Lyft ride is something that people intentionally do, and now I'm curious as to just how many people here actually do it.

Apparently, as per ride-sharing etiquette, if you're feeling a bit chatty, you sit in the front. If you're feeling a bit chill, you sit in the back. The driver will adapt his/her/their hospitality according to what you decide to do.

So, how do you all choose to ride?
 
TheAbsolution

TheAbsolution

Member
Oct 25, 2017
6,393
Atlanta, GA
As a driver I prefer riders in the back and only ride in the front if you need the space and/or are willing to talk.

As a rider I liked sitting in the back as well.
 
BLEEN

BLEEN

Member
Oct 27, 2017
21,941
treat it like a taxi
i also like to take all the free waters in the back/snacks and whatnot. yoink.
yes I am cheap as fuck
 
OP
OP

brainchild

Independent Developer
Verified
Nov 25, 2017
9,484
TheAbsolution said:
As a driver I prefer riders in the back and only ride in the front if you need the space and/or are willing to talk.

As a rider I liked sitting in the back as well.
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In your experience, how do most people choose to ride? Also, any bad experiences you care to share with passengers sitting in either the front or back seat?
 
Twentieth

Twentieth

Member
Oct 26, 2017
373
Once an Uber driver got very confused as to why I had seated in the back. Guess it really changes from person to person, but I see Uber as a taxi so I seat in the back, not as a friend's ride in which I'd seat in the front.
 
Dosia

Dosia

Banned
Oct 27, 2017
385
I have always sat in the front, but I always ask if it's cool before I get in.
 
RiOrius

RiOrius

Member
Oct 27, 2017
6,086
Kickin' in the front seat, sitting in the back seat. Gotta make my mind up: which seat can I take?
 
sredgrin

sredgrin

Attempted to circumvent ban with alt account
Banned
Oct 27, 2017
12,276
Back by default. More room for me + if I'm carrying things. Plus I'm not particularly chatty and a handful of drivers have their little displays oriented toward the back (things like Please rate me, car chargers, waters, etc).
 
Inugami

Inugami

Member
Oct 25, 2017
14,995
Backseat, and damnit don't talk to me! If I'm desperate enough to need an Uber the last thing I want is to have a conversation.
 
Qikz

Qikz

Member
Oct 25, 2017
12,556
Back and I only talk if the driver talks to me first, if not I sit on my phone.
 
RastaMentality

RastaMentality

Member
Oct 25, 2017
13,147
I feel like it's uncomfortable (for the driver) to be sitting right next to a stranger up front so I usually choose to sit in the back.

Only sit in the front if I have a group.
 
TheAbsolution

TheAbsolution

Member
Oct 25, 2017
6,393
Atlanta, GA
Mooksoup said:
oooh really? I sit in the front because it seems more polite... but i'd rather be in the back just playing on my phone to be honest..
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I mean, do what you want, it's not like a huge deal but the OP asked what is preferred and that's my response.
Also, don't worry too much about it, a quiet ride is better sometimes anyways lol
brainchild said:
In your experience, how do most people choose to ride? Also, any bad experiences you care to share with passengers sitting in either the front or back seat?
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Most people end up sitting in the back tbh unless it's 3+

Nah, nothing bad exclusively about that, like I said not a huge deal in the grand scheme of things haha

KojiKnight said:
Backseat, and damnit don't talk to me! If I'm desperate enough to need an Uber the last thing I want is to have a conversation.
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That's totally fair. Just make it clear through your responses that you don't wanna talk because I'm gonna assume unless otherwise noted because most riders wanna talk and will rate lower if I don't. :)
 
Woolley

Woolley

The Fallen
Oct 25, 2017
2,431
Got in an Uber once and sat in the back. It felt weird. Don't think I'll ever take an Uber again.
 
Clowns

Clowns

Member
Oct 25, 2017
7,886
Kicking it in the front seat
Sitting in the back seat
Gotta make my mind up
Which seat can I take?
 
Volimar

Volimar

volunteer forum janitor
Member
Oct 25, 2017
38,897
RiOrius said:
Kickin' in the front seat, sitting in the back seat. Gotta make my mind up: which seat can I take?
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ClownsAreATen said:
Kicking it in the front seat
Sitting in the back seat
Gotta make my mind up
Which seat can I take?
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metalslimer

metalslimer

Avenger
Oct 25, 2017
9,569
Used to sit in front, realized its much nicer as they dont talk as much when you sit in the back and is more comfy
 
AlteredBeast

AlteredBeast

Don't Watch the Tape!
Member
Oct 27, 2017
4,776
I am a driver and I talk to the rider as much whether they are in the front or back. I prefer they are in the front but if they want back, I don't really care.

I make a substantial amount of my gross from tips, so I adapt to styles, but 95% of the time I can get them talking, and if I can get them that far, I can get them laughing, too. The tips pour in at that point :P
 
johan

johan

Member
Oct 29, 2017
1,554
Front usually, I like to chat with the driver. Ask about their day, where they're from, etc.
 
99Luffy

99Luffy

Banned
Oct 27, 2017
1,344
I find that front seat is the norm for any cab/uber ride in canada. You arent in a limo.
 
Darkstorne

Darkstorne

Member
Oct 26, 2017
6,877
England
Back, unless I'm with a group and someone has to be in the front and engage with the driver a lot more. I'm happy to take that role for the team. No one ever wants it though. Why would you sit there if the back is free? =P
 
wizard

wizard

Banned
Oct 27, 2017
1,096
California
Back but in Sacramento there are strippers who will test their head game on you for a good tip, for that you need to sit up front.
 
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