Some larger UberXL and UberSUV vehicles can accommodate more than 6 riders, but don’t wait for the vehicle to show up to find out—after booking a ride with UberXL or UberSUV, send a message to or call your driver to ask how many seats with seatbelts are available in the vehicle. [2] X Research source
If you’re the only person in your group with an Uber account, don’t worry—all your friend will need to do is download the Uber app from the App Store (iPhone/iPad) or Play Store (Android) and create an account. There’s no wait time—your friend can request a ride immediately. There’s no longer an option to invite new riders directly from the Uber app—your friend will need to download the app and create a new account.
When creating a ride, tap Where to? and then tap the + at the top of the screen. Add as many stops you need along the way before selecting a vehicle. Make sure to use exact addresses for each stop—your friend will need to be ready and waiting when you arrive to pick them up. Keep each stop limited to 3 minutes or less. If your friends also have Uber accounts, you can split the fare instantly in the Uber app. Just open the app, swipe up from the bottom, choose your payment method, and then tap Split Fare. You can then enter the name or phone number of the person you want to split the fare with—they’ll receive a notification. Once they accept, the fare will be split equally.
Like Uber, Lyft also doesn’t allow you to request multiple vehicles at the same time. This will only work if you only need 2 vehicles in total. Lyft XL and Lux Black XL can transport up to 5 riders per vehicle. [4] X Research source There’s no guarantee the two vehicles will show up at exactly the same time, but should they should be relatively close.
You can create a new Uber account in your phone’s web browser at https://www. uber. com. Just remember, you’ll need to use a different phone number and email address as your current account. And using Google Voice or another VoIP service usually won’t work—you’ll need a real second phone number (or a second phone). Once you’ve created your new account, you can add any payment method—it can even be the same credit card or PayPal account you use on your main Uber account. You can then request one vehicle using your main account in the Uber app, and a second ride using your second Uber account in your web browser.
Many taxi services also have vans designed for larger parties, seating up to 7 passengers in the same vehicle. [5] X Research source But in some regions, larger taxi vans can only legally accommodate 5 people at a time. [6] X Research source Contact the taxi service directly to find out your options.
