A Grab 4 seater takes up to four passengers plus the driver, since Grab counts the five seats of a standard car and caps riders at four. Children count as passengers, whatever their age. Grab runs in Southeast Asia and does not operate in BC, so the rules below also cover what applies to a similar car on BC roads.
The Grab passenger limit
Grab sets a four passenger limit for its standard car service, following the manufacturer capacity of five people including the driver. For groups beyond that, Grab offers a larger vehicle option. A driver may refuse a fifth rider. That is not rudeness, since the limit protects everyone in the car.
What BC rules say about seats and belts
In BC, every seat used in a vehicle must have a seat belt, and a vehicle may only carry as many people as it has seating positions. ICBC lists a $311 fine for operating a vehicle with too many occupants, and a $167 fine for not wearing a seat belt or letting an unbelted passenger ride. Drivers must make sure passengers aged 6 to 15 are properly restrained. A fixed seat count is also why ride apps and taxis ask larger groups to book a bigger vehicle.
Packing luggage and shopping bags
- Put heavy luggage and shopping bags in the trunk where you can, not on laps.
- Secure loose items so they do not shift when the car brakes.
- Keep footwells clear so every passenger can sit with their belt on properly.
- Keep heavy objects low to reduce movement.
- Adjust the front seats to leave enough legroom for rear passengers.
Four adults with large suitcases may not fit in a standard sedan trunk, so mention bags when you book.
If you end up splitting a group across two cars, it helps to know the cost first. The Uber estimate calculator shows a rough fare for one ride, and the taxi fare estimator lets you compare it with a taxi, which may also have a minivan for larger parties if you ask when you book.