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re: Will Über change the modern day taxi service?
Posted on 5/29/14 at 7:33 pm to tween the hedges
Posted on 5/29/14 at 7:33 pm to tween the hedges
Uber is already changing the industry. It's all we use.
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Posted on 5/29/14 at 7:34 pm to Thomas J Sennett
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I'd much rather chat up a regular local person just making a couple bucks or a college student than some middle easterner or Northern African
Uh, the one time I ever used Uber, my driver was a Middle Easterner
Posted on 5/29/14 at 7:38 pm to Thomas J Sennett
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I would love for Nola to catch on, I'd use it. I'd much rather chat up a regular local person just making a couple bucks or a college student than some middle easterner or Northern African
I talk to foreign cab/Uber drivers all the time. Most of the ones I talk to are citizens who have been here for a number of years. They're pretty hard working and quite often make comments about how unfair it is that people get by without working.
Sooooo, you sound stupid.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 7:40 pm to c on z
I've used uber in NYC, Dallas, and now Houston and I've been amazed with the service everytime. If Uber is an option in any city I'm in, a can is not getting used. There is no comparison for the value and convenience you get with Uber.
Between UberX(cheaper than a taxi), Uber Black(cheaper-slightly more expensive depending on size of group and city), and Uber Lux(expensive but you get a rolls Royce or equivalent) they hit all the price right price points.
Between UberX(cheaper than a taxi), Uber Black(cheaper-slightly more expensive depending on size of group and city), and Uber Lux(expensive but you get a rolls Royce or equivalent) they hit all the price right price points.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 7:55 pm to Beerinthepocket
Uber is great. So is Lyft. Convenient that you don't need cash. Faster, friendlier, more reliable. Love when friends from BR come in who have never used it. We send them a code and they get their first ride free. Then we get a credit we use for our ride home. Can't beat it.
Uber feels fancier when you get the nicer car and it doesn't have the pink furry moustache on the car. Went to the launch party for Lyft, each got $50 credits and it's been our go-to service ever since. And all the drivers we have had have been awesome.
We were going to use a cab for the first time in forever bc my company paid for them to take us to/from the Christmas party. Pre-arranged and when the cab was an hour late we grabbed a Lyft. Cab company called me when we were already at the party to see if I still needed them.
Uber feels fancier when you get the nicer car and it doesn't have the pink furry moustache on the car. Went to the launch party for Lyft, each got $50 credits and it's been our go-to service ever since. And all the drivers we have had have been awesome.
We were going to use a cab for the first time in forever bc my company paid for them to take us to/from the Christmas party. Pre-arranged and when the cab was an hour late we grabbed a Lyft. Cab company called me when we were already at the party to see if I still needed them.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 7:59 pm to The Third Leg
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Nope, fees are static. No premiums
Fees are not static. in peak times, the app will pop a screen and you have to agree to 2x or 3x pricing depending on the demand.
Other than that, its outstanding! Used it several times in NYC and D.C.....and I may never get in a cab again. You're sent a receipt by email within minutes of getting out of the vehicle and your card is charged promptly.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 8:02 pm to Grrrl
This is the first I've heard of this but it really could be a game hanger. The transportation game needs some serious innovation injected into it
I could see something like this spreading into less metropolis cities eventually. If it got to BR I would be a regular
I could see something like this spreading into less metropolis cities eventually. If it got to BR I would be a regular
This post was edited on 5/29/14 at 8:03 pm
Posted on 5/29/14 at 8:08 pm to Coastal Tiger
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Fees are not static. in peak times, the app will pop a screen and you have to agree to 2x or 3x pricing depending on the demand.
I would rather the fees adjust to demand so that you don't have the issue of an Uber not being available. In Dallas the biggest increase I saw was 25%.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 8:13 pm to shipshoal
Works surprising well. That little uber sticker on a normal car is a little weird, but knowing exactly who your driver is makes it worthwhile.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 8:14 pm to shipshoal
It's huge here in NYC. I use it to go to the airport all the time as it's cheaper than a cab.
I think it makes most sense in a place like Chicago or Boston where cabs aren't as prevelant.
I think it makes most sense in a place like Chicago or Boston where cabs aren't as prevelant.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 8:23 pm to Chris Farley
This post is coming from an Uber Suburban headed to LGA.
Screw a cab, I will take an uber whenever available. I've used them in NYC, Nashville, LA and DC.. Never had a single problem
Screw a cab, I will take an uber whenever available. I've used them in NYC, Nashville, LA and DC.. Never had a single problem
Posted on 5/29/14 at 8:26 pm to Coastal Tiger
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Fees are not static. in peak times, the app will pop a screen and you have to agree to 2x or 3x pricing depending on the demand.
Damn, I've never noticed this. You sure?
Posted on 5/29/14 at 8:35 pm to The Third Leg
Yes. Usually around happy hour and when the bars close uber and Lyfts rates go up a bit. Even so, the app makes you aware and it's still not much more since rates are low to begin with.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 8:35 pm to Grrrl
You're so cultured living in the big city now.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 8:38 pm to CT
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You're so cultured living in the big city now.
Cuuulturre brahhhh
Posted on 5/29/14 at 8:40 pm to CT
But I thought I gave up culture when I moved?
Anyway, no need to derail the thread just to make some smartass comment
Anyway, no need to derail the thread just to make some smartass comment
Posted on 5/29/14 at 8:42 pm to Grrrl
You're right my bad.
You're Über cultured since you moved to the big city.
better?
You're Über cultured since you moved to the big city.
better?
Posted on 5/29/14 at 8:57 pm to Grrrl
You live in Dallas?
What 'hood you in? No stalker.
What 'hood you in? No stalker.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 9:17 pm to The Third Leg
I am ready for it to be here. I hate not knowing how long my cab will actually get to my house or the company always having the phones busy.
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