[Tx_female_Uber]

I drive a Suzuki Equator, a 4-door truck that I'm authorized to drive by Uber. Some ppl act surprised about an Uber truck, but most are nice. I had a rude comment from a rider today, implying I had "tricked the system" and doesn't know why Uber would allow me to drive people in a truck. Anyone else have this problem?

 

[Old Rocker]

I drive a Suzuki Equator, a 4-door truck that I'm authorized to drive by Uber. Some ppl act surprised about an Uber truck, but most are nice. I had a rude comment from a rider today, implying I had "tricked the system" and doesn't know why Uber would allow me to drive people in a truck. Anyone else have this problem?

The rider was obviously not a Texan.

There's plenty of trucks that cost more then my BMW, and nearly as nice, too.

What you need is an F-350 Dualie crewcab.



Secede!

 

[Tx_female_Uber]

Yep, from up north.

 

[staticattic]

Not a truck, but a Jeep Wrangler. So far, all the comments have been positive. Mostly along the lines of, "This is bad ass. Never been in a Jeep before. Usually people pick me up in little cars."

 

[Uberduberdoo]

Toyota Tacoma 4 door long bed, all positive from the pax.

 

[Tim54913]

I started with a Chevrolet Silverado LTZ crew cab.

 

[azolivas]

I want to to start using my Honda Ridgeline . I emailed customer service and they said it was okay as long as it had four doors and can seat up to 4 passengers . The Ridgeline isn't on the list of vehicles to choose from so tenth said to choose another make:model similar to the Ridgeline.

 

[Fauxknight]

I've registered my Silverado double cab (the new style with actual doors instead of suicide doors) with both Uber and the city (we have to get transport tags here) and have even driven it for Uber on rare occasion.

For the most part it's not worth it, the cost to drive the truck over the PriusC is astronomical. Hopefully we'll have some crazy blizzard or something with huge surge and that most drivers can't drive in.

 

[naplestom75]

I drive a Suzuki Equator, a 4-door truck that I'm authorized to drive by Uber. Some ppl act surprised about an Uber truck, but most are nice. I had a rude comment from a rider today, implying I had "tricked the system" and doesn't know why Uber would allow me to drive people in a truck. Anyone else have this problem?

I agree that it's ******ed to allow trucks on the platform, or anything that doesn't have a trunk. But I've found that some people on here disagree. Baffles me.

 

[Fauxknight]

I agree that it's ******ed to allow trucks on the platform, or anything that doesn't have a trunk. But I've found that some people on here disagree. Baffles me.

What does a trunk have to do with it?

 

[Turbo]

What does a trunk have to do with it?

Maybe for carrying several people and luggage without their bags having to be out in the weather.

 

[Dontmakemepullauonyou]

I want to to start using my Honda Ridgeline . I emailed customer service and they said it was okay as long as it had four doors and can seat up to 4 passengers . The Ridgeline isn't on the list of vehicles to choose from so tenth said to choose another make:model similar to the Ridgeline.

George Zimmerman is that you?

 

[Fauxknight]

Maybe for carrying several people and luggage without their bags having to be out in the weather.

That would be assuming the driver has no cover on his bed. Personally I have a Bed Rug and a folding hardcover, way better than the trunk on any car. Also since the Ridgeline was mentioned as a possibility, they have trunks.

 

[Hank Scoby]

2014 F150 XLT Supercrew - people like it and in Texas its either familiar to the pax, or out of towners get a kick out of it. I don't drive in the rain so no problem with luggage

 

[Old Rocker]

2014 F150 XLT Supercrew - people like it and in Texas its either familiar to the pax, or out of towners get a kick out of it. I don't drive in the rain so no problem with luggage

An F350 Diesel Dualie is the only way to go.

 

[Clifford Chong]

I've seen someone use a Tacoma (01-04) crew cab for Uber in LA. They do exist. But be aware that you're not going to be making as much money as someone who drives a Prius. If you're fine with that, then
Uber on.

 

[naplestom75]

Maybe for carrying several people and luggage without their bags having to be out in the weather.

Yeah. I meant pickup trucks with open beds.

 

[Fauxknight]

Yeah. I meant pickup trucks with open beds.

Well yes, that'd be pretty stupid. You'd have to only drive on sunny days and check luggage for loose items that they might lose on the freeway.

It'd be about as stupid as me actually driving my beauty for Uber except in the most rare of circumstances. I did the morning of 7/3 and 7/4 with huge flags (they were a big hit as I was constantly going up and down parade routes), and one Monday morning with a flat tire on the PriusC, so 3 short shifts out of the past year. Even then on 7/3 and 7/4 I swapped back to the PriusC for evening work and the other Monday with the flat tire I only drove the truck until my appt with the tire place came around.

 

[MoFo]

I agree that it's ******ed to allow trucks on the platform, or anything that doesn't have a trunk. But I've found that some people on here disagree. Baffles me.

I use a Toyota Tacoma that has a snug top on the bed with a carpet kit. It's the biggest trunk out there. If you have a ride to the airport with four people it works great.

 

[kmartinez3218]

I have seen a Dodge ram extended cab , the type with the suicide doors. Have no idea how that passed unless they classified it as a crew.

Also a f150 supercrew 4x4 . Ohhh my god is what i thought when i saw it, I own one and how is a truck that does 13 mpg to 15 mpg gonna make even gas money @ 1.05 per mile. My truck stays parked unless it's hauling or taking the trash out. I would never uber in my truck, I won't even do it in my minivan it's a hassle with those power doors not to mention it sits more than an uberx car in my market and make less than my uberx cars.