Differences Between UberX UberXL UberSelect UberBlack UberSUV UberLux

Differences Between UberX UberXL UberSelect UberBlack UberSUV UberLux

There are many different levels of service on the Uber Platform and it may be very confusing to decide which one you want to drive on and which one you qualify for. There are some cars that qualify for all tiers of Uber service while most cars only qualify for one level of Uber service, which is UberX.

UberX is the lowest level of service and accepts the most amount of cars. Almost any 4 door vehicle that can seat 5 total passengers that is 2003 or newer qualify for UberX. UberXL is the 7 passenger version of UberX that can seat 6 passengers, 7 including the driver. UberSelect accepts only premium cars like BMW and Audi

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Below is a quick summary of the various Uber car requirements for each platform. This is the most generous Uber vehicle requirements. Mostly, the uber car requirements for age will change depending on the city.

Differences between UberX UberXL UberSelect UberPOOL UberBlack UberSUV UberLUX

• UberX seats 4 passengers. UberX cars are typically regular 4 door sedans like a Prius or Toyota Corolla.
• UberXL seats 6 passengers. UberXL cars are SUVs and minivans. UberXL is typically about 1.3-1.6x more expensive than UberX.
• UberSelect is Uber’s premium service that seats up to 4 passengers. UberSelect cars are typically BMW, Mercedes, and Audis
• UberPOOL is a shared ride with another Uber passenger going in the same direction.
  • Express POOL is like UberPOOL, but you are required to walk to a nearby pickup location
• UberWAV – a level of Uber service that caters to Uber riders and passengers who use motorized wheelchairs or scooters (wheelchair-accessible vehicle WAV). uberWAV driver-partners are certified by a third party in safely driving and assisting people with disabilities. Only in certain cities.
• UberBLACK – the original Uber. This is now Uber’s luxury service with commercial livery insurance. UberBlack cost about twice as much as UberX. No longer accepting new applications.
• UberSUV – This is the 6 passenger version of UberBlack that also has commercial livery insurance. It is about 1.5x the cost of UberBlack. No longer accepting new applications.
• UberLUX – this is Uber’s ultra luxury version of Uber. It typically has cars like Tesla and Maybachs. It cost about 4 times as much as UberX and is only in limited markets.
• UberTaxi – Request a Taxi with the Uber Passenger App. Works the same way as UberX but cost based on distance and time at Taxi rates. Only in very limited markets.

Below is a table that quickly gives you an idea of what car would be at each level:

The fare cost was a calculation between Santa Monica and LAX to give you a sense of how much each type of trip pays.

How to Choose a Different Uber Tier with Uber Passenger App

When you are on the Uber Passenger app, you can choose the level of service once you choose your pickup and dropoff locations. You will be able to choose the different Uber Tiers of service by swiping left and right through the different options. You will see every Uber level of service available in your city. Not every Uber service tier will not be available in every city. The chosen option will be light up like the pictures below.

Uber has split up their services into four main tiers:

• Economy – Express Pool, UberPool, UberX
• Premium – UberSelect, UberBlack, UberLux
• Extra Seats – UberXL, Black SUV
• More – Espanol, Assist, WAV

What is the Cost of an Uber?

The Uber Passenger app will show up the cost of an Uber before you reserve the ride. This is called Upfront Pricing. The price of an Uber is calculated based on distance and time in addition to a base fare and a safety fee charged directly to passengers.

Note that these numbers can change dynamically due to Upfront pricing. This is where Uber changes the prices based on demand and can be independent of any kind of surge pricing for drivers.

What is the Cost Difference Between UberX, UberXL, UberSelect, UberBlack, UberSUV, and UberLUX?

The price can vary drastically based on the type of Uber service you choose. You may have seen major differences between just UberX and UberPool, but there are significantly more expensive tiers. Below is the pricing differences between each of the tiers. This is a comparison of fares between Santa Monica and LAX.

Uber Car Requirements – Age

The Uber car Requirements for age varies by cities. For most markets, the Uber Vehicle Requirements for age is:

• 15-year-old vehicle or newer (2003 or newer)

Below are the markets that do not conform to the above Uber car Requirement:

• Baltimore (12-year-old-vehicle or newer)
• Birmingham (model year 2002 or newer)
• Connecticut (12-year-old-vehicle or newer)
• Huntsville, AL (model 2007 or newer)
• New Orleans (8 model years, or 2010)
• New York City (2006 or newer)
• Olympia, WA (2008 or newer)
• Peoria, IL (1o year old or newer)
• Portland, OR (1o year old or newer)
• Seattle, WA (2008 or newer)
• Tacoma, WA (2008 or newer)

Differences between UberX UberXL UberSelect UberPOOL UberBlack UberSUV UberLUX

Each level of service has its own advantages and disadvantages. Below is each level of Uber service in detail:

uberX – Regular Uber