Originally Posted by
themicah
In theory UberX and Lyft are now illegal at EWR unless you happen to get a NYC TLC licensed livery vehicle. Practically speaking there isn't much risk to the passenger, but if you want to help your driver avoid the potential for a fine, sit in the front seat of their car, and if a cop asks say it's your friend.
This ride can be incredibly cheap now that Uber reduced their prices, I just give the driver a bit extra of a tip. The driver actually gave me the same type of instructions to be chill about the ride.