SFO to move all Uber, Lyft pick ups to central parking lot
Apr 30, 2019, 12:52 pm
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SFO to move all Uber, Lyft pick ups to central parking lot
Finally! To put an end to the curbside chaos that has developed in the years since ride-sharing became the preferred way for most travelers to get to and from the airport, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) today took a drastic step.
Beginning Monday, June 3, it will relocate all domestic terminal pickups for Uber, Lyft, and Wingz to the top level of the domestic hourly parking garage.
International Terminal pickups will continue in the current curbside location, at the center island of the departure level roadway.
Beginning Monday, June 3, it will relocate all domestic terminal pickups for Uber, Lyft, and Wingz to the top level of the domestic hourly parking garage.
International Terminal pickups will continue in the current curbside location, at the center island of the departure level roadway.
May 2, 2019, 3:54 pm
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The only connection between T1 and international terminal is the AirTrain. While you still can walk from T1 to international, it means that you have to walk T1 > T2 > T3 > IT.
May 3, 2019, 9:57 am
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Or cut through the parking lot from 1 to 3, and then to Int'l G. That's why the "not so sure" ... I should have continued writing the thought to "not so sure it is worth it."
May 3, 2019, 11:22 am
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I've never done that. If I take the T1 tunnel, which way do I turn to get to the T3 tunnel? I know I can go right, but not sure if left is faster or even possible.
May 3, 2019, 1:06 pm
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When you come out from the underground tunnel/overhead bridge from T1, you are at B (Note: All letter locations are corresponding to their respective boarding area). Them you go around the road at the center and reach F. Then take the underground tunnel/overhead bridge to T3.
May 3, 2019, 2:12 pm
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When you come out from the underground tunnel/overhead bridge from T1, you are at B (Note: All letter locations are corresponding to their respective boarding area). Them you go around the road at the center and reach F. Then take the underground tunnel/overhead bridge to T3.
Jun 10, 2019, 12:59 pm
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We're off to a bad start with the new pickup zone.
Sunday was a chaotic night for Uber, Lyft at SFO
https://www.sfgate.com/travel/articl...O-13965138.php
Note two potential workarounds while this gets sorted out: "A couple rideshare work-arounds until the kinks are worked out: Walk to the International Terminal and call your car from there-- pickups are still at departures level roadways. Or pay more for an Uber Black or SUV, which are still allowed to pick up at domestic departures curbside. And of course, you can always walk down to the arrivals level and take a taxi, or walk (or AirTrain) to the BART station."
Sunday was a chaotic night for Uber, Lyft at SFO
https://www.sfgate.com/travel/articl...O-13965138.php
Note two potential workarounds while this gets sorted out: "A couple rideshare work-arounds until the kinks are worked out: Walk to the International Terminal and call your car from there-- pickups are still at departures level roadways. Or pay more for an Uber Black or SUV, which are still allowed to pick up at domestic departures curbside. And of course, you can always walk down to the arrivals level and take a taxi, or walk (or AirTrain) to the BART station."
Jun 11, 2019, 8:49 pm
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Has anyone done the walk-across-the-parking-lot-roof shortcut from BART to T1 (or otherwise) after these changes? While the International-T1 walkway is under construction, I've been walking across the top of the parking lot without too much trouble, but I suspect with the new rideshare pickup zones, there'll be too much dodging of cars. (Can the same walk be done on one of the lower parking lot floors?)
Jun 11, 2019, 9:07 pm
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Has anyone done the walk-across-the-parking-lot-roof shortcut from BART to T1 (or otherwise) after these changes? While the International-T1 walkway is under construction, I've been walking across the top of the parking lot without too much trouble, but I suspect with the new rideshare pickup zones, there'll be too much dodging of cars. (Can the same walk be done on one of the lower parking lot floors?)