XLs: do you keep max seating capacity, or ditch one of the seats for easy access?
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I'd like to know this too, just bought an Explorer that is XL and Select but it's got 2nd row captain. I haven't done any rides yet but I'm wondering how often I'll have to turn a 6 pax trip. I only work part time and only during the day so I'm guessing not much
I like the idea of easy access to the 3rd row instead of having to flip the seats
I like the idea of easy access to the 3rd row instead of having to flip the seats
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I used to do UberXL with Minivan.
1) you want to make it easier where the rider will know how to get in or out of your car, or else they will mess with your chairs and step on it until they can get behind it.
2) most of the time passengers will keep it 6 or less, any more of it they will try to fit more than 8 people in your car.
1) you want to make it easier where the rider will know how to get in or out of your car, or else they will mess with your chairs and step on it until they can get behind it.
2) most of the time passengers will keep it 6 or less, any more of it they will try to fit more than 8 people in your car.
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Wait, you only have 2+2+2 seating?
Careful, you could get kicked off XL if someone complains...
My expedition is 2+3+3, and column shift at that... based on the convenience of second row access from front, I was considering converting it to 2+2+3, so I have an aisle all the way to the rear...
Also, some punk puked in the third row last week, and I *MISSED* it...and got the pleasure of having to apologize to the next pax who found the mess.
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Damn that sucks.
Yeah I have a the captain chairs in the second row and then the standard auto jump seats in the 3rd
When I added the Explorer they automatically added but to Select and XL. I'm keeping an eye out for a matching second row 3 seat setup. But u have a the two tone Black and brown leather so it might be awhile
I only do about 10 rides a week so calling calling my COUPLE XL requests won't be to hard. Plus talking to XL drivers that work the times I do, say they've gone months with out six paxs usually they only get 6 working evenings / night which I don't do, I'm a morning driver
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15 Honda Pilot here. No choice but to be 2+3+3. I can't take anything out. And boy I'm so tired of trying to explain to drunk kids (I only work weekends)
how to move the 2nd row to access the 3rd row. I end up getting out and flipping the seat forward for them, because they are too stupid or too drunk to understand the lever. Most of my XL calls are kids that have 6-8 passengers... I tell them I can take 7 no more...
how to move the 2nd row to access the 3rd row. I end up getting out and flipping the seat forward for them, because they are too stupid or too drunk to understand the lever. Most of my XL calls are kids that have 6-8 passengers... I tell them I can take 7 no more...
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Explorer only seats 2 in the 3rd row?
Damn an Explorer on Select, god the Atlanta Select market would be so saturated if they allowed that....
I'd always wondered if anyone has ever taken the 40% of a 60/40 split second row off. That still leaves 2 seats in the second row but allows for easy access to the third row, assuming the 3rd row accommodates 3. If there's a 6th, they sit up front. It'd be like large passenger vans that have shorter second row so people can pass to the rear rows easier without having to fold down seats.
Damn an Explorer on Select, god the Atlanta Select market would be so saturated if they allowed that....
I'd always wondered if anyone has ever taken the 40% of a 60/40 split second row off. That still leaves 2 seats in the second row but allows for easy access to the third row, assuming the 3rd row accommodates 3. If there's a 6th, they sit up front. It'd be like large passenger vans that have shorter second row so people can pass to the rear rows easier without having to fold down seats.
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They have 2 options on the newer explorer 2nd row captain chairs (with or without center console) or a standard 3 seat bench that's a 2/3 and 1/3 split . The back row only has two seats .
The Denver select market is kind of a joke not gonna lie , I have a 2007 BMW 335 and a 2015 VW Passat all of them are on select also , just picked up the Explorer and it's XL/Select . If I was full time I'd probably just buy the bench 2nd row (I've seen them in the matching leather for a couple hundred bucks and the Captains chairs are worth more so I'd actually make more on it lol) but since I only do a a dozen or so rides a week I'd rather just have to cancel on a couple XLs a month . Most XL drivers in Denver say day time driving rarely gets a 6 pax call usually it's 3 or 4 with a lot of luggage or someone that just wants a bigger car . So I can fit 5 legally and I have no plans on letting people squeeze a 6th , I'll probably just call each XL request and ask how many passengers ahead of time , I don't even like when I have groups over 2 let alone 6 so it's good for me
Crazy thing is that my Explorer is actually eligible for Uber Black and SUV too , but I'm not gonna jump through the hops for that .
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I seriously doubt that.
ALL seats in ALL vehicles are bolted to the floor and can be un-bolted
...or do you mean your 2nd row is a bench that's either all-in or all-out?
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I will pull at least one six passenger XL on the weekends. I would not do it.
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I actually meant going from 8 seats to 7 (7 to 6 pax)...
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Obviously all seats are bolted to the floorboards. But MY 15 Honda Pilot has bench seats in both 2nd and 3rd row. The 2nd row is a 60/40 split. and the 3rd row Only folds down to make it a cargo area. I'm well aware how to take a seat out of a car. I just don't think its worth the hassle just for my "side gig".
If I did this full time? maybe... But for the 10-20 times a Saturday night I do XL? ill stretch my legs and get out and slide the 2nd row forward for them... Don't you dare climb all over my leather.
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Yes Abieu agrees.
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If that's the case then YES . UberXL/Lyft Plus is for 6 PAX not 7
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Pics? Youre talking about removing the 40 in the 40/60 2rd row right?
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Naw only my 3rd is 60/40... second is 1+1+1
Tried pics but they look messed up cause I'm too lazy to take down my Forestry Service reflective vest....experiments suggest it increases tippage.
Start taking it down, the velcro starts sticking to everything, chaos ensues and it takes forever to put back
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