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Yes. The only reason not to use it would be to make a political point. Its almost always cheaper and more convenient then a taxi.Seemed totally sketchy when I first heard of it, but I know more than a few people who have used it, and have had great experiences. Anyone here use it? Good? Bad?
Not only do I use it, but I now drive for uber as well. As far as qualifications of driver and car, I can tell you that they do a background check on every driver that takes about 3 days to complete. They also require that your car is 10 years old or newer.
Yeah - eventually the reality of the whole situation is going to catch up to Uber - competitors, including taxi comapnies will use its app based model, and regulators and insurance companies will eventually stop allowing thede facto subsidies that Uber gets by riding on the very edge of the law. But in the mean time, its a steal.Did you tell your insurance company that you now drive for Uber?
This is a huge issue within the insurance industry and you will soon see legislation regarding Uber, etc.
Not only do I use it, but I now drive for uber as well. As far as qualifications of driver and car, I can tell you that they do a background check on every driver that takes about 3 days to complete. They also require that your car is 10 years old or newer.
I think we both know I'll be in no shape to drive at that point! We stayed in black, just due to our early renewal points. Next year could be a different story. The family is well. Xavier is crawling and almost ready to walk.can you give me a lift from the Black lot (oops now Silver) this season? LOL...
Btw...did you stay black or also get moved out..
Hope the family is doing well....
But can you tip if you want to?I held off until 3 weeks ago (I don't like change). I use it in Boston and then for a week in San Fran. I just got back.
Its a life changer. I will NEVER use a cab again. No hassle. No tipping. No more dealing with a cab driver who is angry you are only going on a short trip.
I actually watch cab go by waiting for the uber to show up. That's how much better is over cabs.
Yes. The only reason not to use it would be to make a political point. Its almost always cheaper and more convenient then a taxi.
No tipping? And what if you have like 4 large suitcases? Can you specify you need a van or something large?
But can you tip if you want to?
no idea. There is none of that awkwardness after a cab ride on how much to tip. The trip cost is predeterminded and then you jump out. Thanks buddy!But can you tip if you want to?
Well you are right and wrong. Uber itself will fade as more competitors come along taking its business model (including cab companies - at its core its just an app). I expect a decade from now the big money will be in an aggregator - like kayak.com but for ride hailing. There will be a number of employment models - from Ubers part timers in their own cars, to full timers driving company cars.You can request a larger vehicle.
Uber drivers are better compensated than taxis, and you can rate them. If you have a bad driver, they won't be driving for Uber very long. The cars are much nicer and there is a real service element that you don't get with taxi drivers because there is no repercussions for their poor behavior.
Uber is now generation. Taxis will be like rotary phones very fast. The only thing they have going at this point is some DC lobbying, which will continue to fade as more and more people move from such an archaic way of transportation.
Well you are right and wrong. Uber itself will fade as more competitors come along taking its business model (including cab companies - at its core its just an app). I expect a decade from now the big money will be in an aggregator - like kayak.com but for ride hailing. There will be a number of employment models - from Ubers part timers in their own cars, to full timers driving company cars.
Judging on how America has done this in the past - most of the service features will fade, and they will end up competing on price.
Hahahaha I'm sure that has absolutely nothing to do with the taxi medallion owners exerting their influence.plus they are over running NYC--traffic commissioner blames them for the huge spike in traffic--it won't be long before NYC tightens controls over them and extracts more fees/$ akin to yellow cabs
You do tip with Uber it's just already built in. When you sign up it defaults to 20% so when you get out of the car you pay the far plus 20%. you can change that to whatever you want. My friend set his at 15%. You just can't give the drivers money directly since the gray area is that Uber is paying the drivers and you the passenger is paying Uber. No money is directly exchanged.