Plus size travel influencer, Sarah Smith, has been raising awareness about the lack of accommodation for larger passengers when using ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft. Smith, who has experienced discomfort and embarrassment due to not being able to buckle the seatbelt in these vehicles, is calling for drivers to be required to carry seatbelt extenders for passengers who need them.
Smith, who has a significant following on social media where she shares her travel experiences as a plus size individual, has highlighted the struggles she faces when using Uber or Lyft. In a recent post, she shared a photo of herself in a car with an unbuckled seatbelt, explaining that the standard seatbelts provided in these vehicles are often too short to fit comfortably around her body.
Many cars equipped with seatbelt extenders are made for accommodating smaller passengers, leaving plus size individuals like Smith in a vulnerable position. Smith argues that it is not only inconvenient but also unsafe for passengers to be unable to buckle their seatbelts properly while riding in a vehicle.
Smith’s advocacy for mandatory seatbelt extenders in ride-sharing vehicles has gained traction online, with many of her followers expressing their support for her cause. She believes that requiring drivers to carry seatbelt extenders would not only make the ride more comfortable for plus size passengers but also help ensure their safety in the event of an accident.
While some may argue that it is the responsibility of the passenger to bring their own seatbelt extender, Smith points out that this is not always feasible or practical, especially when using a ride-sharing service on short notice. She believes that it is the responsibility of the driver to provide a safe and comfortable ride for all passengers, regardless of their size.
Ultimately, Smith hopes that her advocacy will lead to policy changes within the ride-sharing industry, ensuring that all passengers are able to buckle up safely while using services like Uber and Lyft. As a prominent figure in the plus size travel community, Smith’s voice carries weight, and her efforts may have a lasting impact on the accessibility and inclusivity of ride-sharing services for larger passengers.
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I have seatbelt extenders in my car for this reason. They are portable as well.
The vast majority of courts have held that obesity is not a disability under the ADA unless it is caused by an underlying health condition.
In Texas riding in my car is not a right it is a privilege that I alone have the right to extend or not. So Not this time
I agree with you Professor. She needs to bring her own seat belt extender. Am I supposed to provide wheelchairs too? No, not at all. People who cannot walk have their own wheelchair. So she needs to bring her own seat belt extender
I’m not gonna shame but if airlines doubles fares for a second seat then they should pay extra. I agree with you chief 100%
My vehicle suspension is not designed to carry over weight loads.
She needs an Uber Freight not Uber X
I picked up 3 ladies in my Chevrolet bolt ev. 2 were around 170 lbs and got in the back seats. The 3rd lady was minimum 300 lb to 350 lb. She got in the front seat and she couldn’t put on the seatbelt because she was too wide and was basically sitting on the seatbelt lock and covering the gear shifter. Even I tried to fasten the seatbelt but couldn’t because her butt was sitting on the lock. So the ladies in the back suggested that she get in the back seat and after few more minutes she was able to put on the seatbelt. My suggestion to oversized people is to order XL vehicle.
Listen, I’m so tired of ppl making excuses for ppl that are overweight. Sure, certain medical conditions (such as over/under active thyroid) can make it DIFFICULT to maintain or lose weight. But at the end of the day I cannot defeat science. Science says that if u eat more calories then u burn, u will gain weight. So if u are a non active person that on average only burns like 1000 calories a day, if u eat less then 1000 calories a day u will lose weight. There’s no way around it
I am 6’3” 300lbs and not very fat, just very built with extremely wide shoulders. So because my skeletal structure is wide, should I be given an extra seat on an airline for free?? Of course not. So why is someone that’s extremely overweight (something they can fix) be given a free seat because of their poor decision making with eating. Yea, I’m a little overweight (think NFL linebacker) but nothing even remotely big like her. I can still full speed run and can jog over a mile.