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Planning to Take Uber to LAX Early Tomorrow Morning

21K views 22 replies 18 participants last post by  UCD in LA  
#1 ·
I apologize in advance if I am violating protocol or board rules.

I have been an Uber customer once before while down in San Diego and am not very experienced with Uber in the South Bay at all. Without much thinking I just assumed that my girlfriend and I could take Uber to LAX tomorrow morning for a flight that departs at 5:30.

Now that we are close to leaving, I just had a flash of panic set in thinking that there might not be any Uber drivers close to us at that time of the morning. I went on to the app to check to see if we could reserve a car and it said that that is not possible.

Can you shed some light as to the probability of us being able to get an Uber driver in Torrance at that time of the morning (3:45-4:00 AM)?
 
#6 ·
You're probably use to taking UberX. But if for any reason you can't get an UberX, try UberXL or Plus; costs a few Drackma more but you're not far from LAX. Lyft also a backup but don't think a lot of Lyft Drivers in Torrance?

Also, if you're close to the 405 Fwy in Torrance, probably a better chance at that time in the early am. Got Uber/Lyft drivers going both directions on 405.

And lastly, yes, it's okay to tip your Uber Driver :)
 
#14 ·
When you're ready to order the ride, if uberX is not available, just tap on the Plus, Black, or SUV if you really need to be there on time. Sometimes choosing the higher cost rides will assure that you get picked up. Some uberX drivers cancel on you if you are too far from them or not on surge.

So, if you are getting cancelled or can't get an uberX, then tap on Plus and order one. It costs a bit more, but rest assured you'll be picked up.