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Used Uber in Phoenix this week
Posted on 4/1/15 at 8:43 pm
Posted on 4/1/15 at 8:43 pm
First time ever using the service. I will say it is pretty cool. I still don't get the unending love for it, but I will use it again.
I will say the surge pricing is a bit insane. For a round-trip Uber the going trip was about $11 and the return was $45. Not sure how that compares to a cab there
I will say the surge pricing is a bit insane. For a round-trip Uber the going trip was about $11 and the return was $45. Not sure how that compares to a cab there
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Posted on 4/1/15 at 8:46 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
it is certainly an interesting business model and seems to provide good service at a reasonable price...I think the hysteria has worn off, though...
Posted on 4/1/15 at 8:51 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
Uber is good in large part because the drivers seem not to smell like shite or shout into their Bluetooth in African while you get carsick in the back. Also, not using your wallet or contents thereof is nice.
Posted on 4/1/15 at 9:03 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
In New Orleans at least, Uber seems like an absolute necessity. No one wants to drink and drive. But it's very difficult to get a cab to pick you up at your residence on a Friday or Saturday night to take you downtown, since they only hover around the airport and the Quarter. I've waited for two hours before. And there are only a couple of streetcars running late at night.
Posted on 4/1/15 at 9:06 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
They've even moved out to the Woodlands now. Pretty nice deal.
Posted on 4/1/15 at 9:13 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
How can you not see the hysteria? It's a huge debate among cities for a service that is life changing.
Posted on 4/1/15 at 9:20 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
Ive only used Uber in Boston and honestly it wasnt necessary. Used them to/from the fenway area and to the airport. Cabs were everywhere
In nola I've never had a problem getting a cab in the am to the airport, call the night before and the cab is waiting outside. However, if you want a ride at the end of the night cabs in nola do not service residents well. They only look for short fares.
The niche that uber/lyft would fit in nola is needed. Took me an hour to get a cab from downtown to jazz fest last year. Cab call centers suck they might dispatch them to you but they pick up other fares instead.
In nola I've never had a problem getting a cab in the am to the airport, call the night before and the cab is waiting outside. However, if you want a ride at the end of the night cabs in nola do not service residents well. They only look for short fares.
The niche that uber/lyft would fit in nola is needed. Took me an hour to get a cab from downtown to jazz fest last year. Cab call centers suck they might dispatch them to you but they pick up other fares instead.
Posted on 4/1/15 at 9:50 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
And.......why didn't we get beers?
Posted on 4/1/15 at 9:59 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
Uber is great because it is the fastest option with the best price. The drivers are reliable and friendly as well. frick a taxi cab.
Posted on 4/1/15 at 10:46 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
The people that love it so much are the ones that have used a decent amount of cabs in the past.
Cabs cause the love for Uber.
Cabs cause the love for Uber.
This post was edited on 4/1/15 at 10:50 pm
Posted on 4/1/15 at 10:49 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
I love uber
Wish it woulda been around a decade earlier
Wish it woulda been around a decade earlier
Posted on 4/1/15 at 10:53 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
CSB
Posted on 4/1/15 at 11:04 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
Uber is awesome
Just don't use it to any big event because you'll get surged out the bootyhole to get home.
Just don't use it to any big event because you'll get surged out the bootyhole to get home.
Posted on 4/1/15 at 11:28 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
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For a round-trip Uber the going trip was about $11 and the return was $45
The Uber business model works well here...get you somewhere cheap, you get drunk etc etc, you need a ride back..surge time!
Posted on 4/1/15 at 11:44 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
Perfect for BR. Cab system sucks here. I haven't waited more than 5 minutes for a ride.
Posted on 4/2/15 at 7:48 am to Thib-a-doe Tiger
I used it 2X in Houston last month for the BBQ Cookoff. Was impressed. Worth it and cars were much better than a taxi.
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