PODS Requires Container Size Upgrade for Long-Distance Moves With No Clear Disclosure
PODS customers attempting long-distance moves discover only at booking that 12-foot containers are not eligible, forcing an upgrade to larger more expensive sizes. Combined with a rude driver experience, this creates a poor first and last impression of the service. The container eligibility restriction should be disclosed earlier in the customer journey.
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