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Insoxicated
Lyft can be cheaper.
1) Not sure how it can be easier than pushing a "give me a ride" button, then getting in the car?
2) I try not to make a habit of riding around in cars with giant pink moustaches on the front
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1) Not sure how it can be easier than pushing a "give me a ride" button, then getting in the car?
2) I try not to make a habit of riding around in cars with giant pink moustaches on the front
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Insoxicated
Yep.
Cabs in memphis area ####### racket. Never show up on time when you call them. Tough to hail downtown. Double down with no public transport of any kind and you wonder why 3/4 of the population has had a DUI.
The idea of being able to use Uber in this city would be a godsend.
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Insoxicated
"They were attached using glue, they exceed the maximum size allowed,"
OH NOES, TOO MUCH GLUE ON POSTERS! The HUMANITY. ####in hippies...
DA RAIDERS
Footballguy
i've used it. it's great. slightly more than a cab. much more reliable. much nicer cars. the good ones have bottled water in the car for you. i'm in socal.
The General
Footballguy
I posted a similar response earlier. I wouldn't be surprised if that story was written by a someone associated with the cab companies in Seattle - they suck and they know that Uber / Lift are a much better service."They were attached using glue, they exceed the maximum size allowed,"
####in hippies...
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Insoxicated
Exactly. Anyone actively campaigning AGAINST these services are clearly affiliated with the taxis. How would anyone be AGAINST competition like this? If you prefer regular old smelly, late yellow cabs... stick with them. If you prefer the new digitally driven car services, use them. If the latter are providing pricing pressure and bringing down costs, why would you argue AGAINST that?
This can only benefit a city...
bagger
Footballguy
use them in phoenix. I really like it. Quicker and nicer than a cab and really not that much more consdering that one usually shows up within 10 minutes.
NREC34
Footballguy
Pretty sure I'm going to try it out in DC. If my hotel will come get me with their shuttle then I won't.
TheAristocrat
Footballguy
I'm convinced that Uber is a massive black market smuggling operation that masquerades as a private car service. That won't stop me from using them but I'm just pointing out how one might smuggle drugs/guns/money quickly and easily in a mid to major metropolitan area with a good alibi.
Baloney Sandwich
Footballguy
My buddy had a huge blow up with an Uber driver this mornjng, apparently he hasn't happy she spent 15 minutes weaving through SF before getting on the highway to the airport. He said he lost his temper a bit and called the lady driver a black #### and told her that her ##### smelled.
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Insoxicated
Seems mature
Uber is a fixed rate ride so there is no incentive for the driver to "long haul" a fare (another great advantage).... So I'm pretty sure he wasn't just being dicked around.
Baloney Sandwich
Footballguy
My buddy obviously didn't handle it correct and was mostly mad about it taking longer to get to the airport but regardless you are wrong about Uber being a fixed rate.
Koya
Footballguy
What about the other story where Uber essentially admitted that they placed numerous fraudulent calls for rides to their competition? Not sketchy?I posted a similar response earlier. I wouldn't be surprised if that story was written by a someone associated with the cab companies in Seattle - they suck and they know that Uber / Lift are a much better service."They were attached using glue, they exceed the maximum size allowed,"
####in hippies...
Bucky86
Footballguy
Just curious. Why do you care so much?What about the other story where Uber essentially admitted that they placed numerous fraudulent calls for rides to their competition? Not sketchy?I posted a similar response earlier. I wouldn't be surprised if that story was written by a someone associated with the cab companies in Seattle - they suck and they know that Uber / Lift are a much better service."They were attached using glue, they exceed the maximum size allowed,"
####in hippies...
Koya
Footballguy
Just rubs me totally the wrong way. Hard to respect a business that uses those methods. Uber prides itself on being all capitalistic in an Ayn Rand way, which is fine... but there's a line whereby your cause to win at ALL costs becomes far less noble.Just curious. Why do you care so much?What about the other story where Uber essentially admitted that they placed numerous fraudulent calls for rides to their competition? Not sketchy?I posted a similar response earlier. I wouldn't be surprised if that story was written by a someone associated with the cab companies in Seattle - they suck and they know that Uber / Lift are a much better service."They were attached using glue, they exceed the maximum size allowed,"
####in hippies...
Everyone loves them, and I can understand why (again, great service), but it's tough for me to endorse a company that would act in such an unprofessional and unbecoming manner.
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Insoxicated
Every time I've used it I was quoted a price in advance and was charged that amount after the ride.I guess I was just lucky that the estimates were accurate? Dunno. Or was your buddy using uber taxi? That would explain it
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Baloney Sandwich
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I've used Uber over 100 times in probably a half a dozen cities and have never been quoted a price once. I've taking Uber to and from the same place and been charged different costs because of traffic time. It has always been my understanding it is the same as a taxi, you are charged for distance and time. Perhaps each
city is different. I've never used their taxi service.
city is different. I've never used their taxi service.
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The General
Footballguy
You have to request a fare quote. There's a button you can select somewhere in the process before you request the car. Gives you a price range of what fare will be.
NREC34
Footballguy
I took my first Uber ride ever this morning from Gaithersburg MD to downtown DC. It was pretty nice and a lot easier than riding the metro. If anybody wants to try it out I would appreciate it if you use this promo code to get 20$ discount on your first ride: f6kj1. I used a code I got off Yelp which made my ride $28 instead of $48.
southeastjerome
Footballguy
My experience is that uber x is usually less expensive than a taxi. Plus, the tip is included in the uber fare.
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chet
Footballguy
Absolutely not true at all.
I use Uber all the time in Chicago and they're awesome. I think I used them 3x yesterday.
Maik Jeaunz
Footballguy
I use Uber all the time here in LA. convenient, reasonable, cashless system, and a much better option than drinking and driving.
Bucky86
Footballguy
This scammer nonsense is B.S.Uber drivers most likely are not intentionally scamming anybody. They are rated by the customer(customers are also rated by the driver) and if they get below a 4* rating they are fired. The "scam" stories come from drunk idiots that use it during surge pricing hours and realize they spent $50 going home instead of $20.
Patriotsfatboy1
Footballguy
Just used it in Phoenix for the first time. The restaurant recommended it instead of a cab because the cabs sometimes took an hour to show. I had the app in the phone based on a recommendation from a friend in Boston. Took me a minute to set up my account, 10 seconds to find a car that fit 5 of us and 6 minutes for him to show up.
Once in the car, the driver offered some promotion codes since it was my first time and even went out if the way because one of the people in the party wanted to show us something. When we got there, I wanted give him $10 as a tip and he said it was included but I insisted. When I got the receipt by email 20 seconds later it was for $35, but had $35 in promo codes.
Great service and great price
Once in the car, the driver offered some promotion codes since it was my first time and even went out if the way because one of the people in the party wanted to show us something. When we got there, I wanted give him $10 as a tip and he said it was included but I insisted. When I got the receipt by email 20 seconds later it was for $35, but had $35 in promo codes.
Great service and great price
Quez
Footballguy
Uber and Lyft have decided to operate in Tampa in violation of the Public Transportation Commission. They just gave a big FU to the county, so it will be interesting to see how this plays out.
The good ol boy network isn't going to like having their Yellow/United cab duopoly messed with.
How have the cab companies reacted to these services in other cities? Do they lower their rates to become more competitive? Are taxi drivers jumping ship to Uber & Lyft? The taxi drivers have a bad deal here currently. I think they have to pay like $600 per week before they can pocket any money.
The good ol boy network isn't going to like having their Yellow/United cab duopoly messed with.
How have the cab companies reacted to these services in other cities? Do they lower their rates to become more competitive? Are taxi drivers jumping ship to Uber & Lyft? The taxi drivers have a bad deal here currently. I think they have to pay like $600 per week before they can pocket any money.
nirad3
Footballguy
Anyone ever use Uber (or Lyft for that matter) at like 5am? I assume there are drivers around, especially near airports.
I have a 6:45am flight tomorrow and would prefer to park my car at my work garage and Uber it to the airport.
I suppose I could just give it a try and drive/park at airport if the estimate is 30+ minutes out.
TIA
I have a 6:45am flight tomorrow and would prefer to park my car at my work garage and Uber it to the airport.
I suppose I could just give it a try and drive/park at airport if the estimate is 30+ minutes out.
TIA
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Insoxicated
Just about every market has been, at least initially, in the face of the existing rules/cab system. Here in Memphis they outright banned them and went so far as to threaten to impound drivers' cars after Uber and Lyft both agreed to pay drivers' tickets to keep them on the road. Since then it's died down and both operate successfully despite a comically bad smear campaign by local cab magnates.
dhockster
Footballguy
It depends on your city and how busy the area you live is for rides. If you are in a busy uber area, you should be fine. If you are more out in the styx, you may have to wait awhile for a ride to come get you. You may want to leave yourself enough time where you can still drive to the airport if you have to.
Bucky86
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Do it all the time. Most of the time it's drivers on their way home after working the nightclub/bars crowd.
Some cities may have decent cab services, but in San Diego, Uber is way faster, cheaper, and more convenient than a cab. It's also way, way, way faster and more convenient (but more expensive) than public transportation. Depending on how often and how far you have to drive, taking Uber everywhere you go may be significantly cheaper than owning a car (and paying for gas, insurance, parking, maintenance, etc.).
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nirad3
Footballguy
Orange County, definitely not the sticks.
I could see that at 3ish am, not so much at 5am, and not on a Thursday. Hmm...
dhockster
Footballguy
If orange county does a lot of rush hour uber business than you should be fine. I know in Houston there is a high demand for Uber during rush hours. Depending on parking costs in the city you are in, I think people are finding Uber a reasonable alternative to driving to work.
I've heard that Lyft is a bit cheaper than Uber, but I haven't tried it out. Uber is built right into Google Maps, which makes it so easy to use that I'm too lazy to try anything else.
nirad3
Footballguy
I'm thinking I'll be good... I work right by the airport, figure there's someone in the area that is up at 5 to drive. Maybe I'll get a crackwh000re.
I've met many drivers who do both simultaneously. When an Uber fare pops up they disable Lyft and vice versa. That way they're almost constantly taking fares.
I find Lyft to be cheaper but Uber more frequently available. One thing Uber does to keep up with supply and demand is Surge pricing, where they increase the cost to X times the normal fare. Usually 2-3 times. I believe Lyft does the same, but theirs is always a flat 1.5x or something. Earlier this year when roads were iced Uber surge pricing got up to 7.6x rate. Would have taken over $100 for a short trip. Pulled up Lyft instead and only paid like $20, just tipped the guy a large amount which I rarely do for these rides.
Capital One QuickSilver card is offering a year long promo with 20% back on all Uber fares as a end of month statement credit. Pretty decent deal for people who use it often.
Bucky86
Footballguy
Just 3 weeks ago I was picked up on Friday morning at 4:45AM and the guy told me I was his last pickup for day and he was heading to bed.
The city matters.
Vegas and New York will be far different from Orange County, CA, where all the bars are generally closed by 2 am.
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Bucky86
Footballguy
Agree. This was in L.A. Same hours as O.C. Just probably a bit more of after party type of thing going on up here.The city matters.
Vegas and New York will be far different from Orange County, CA, where all the bars are generally closed by 2 am.
CGRdrJoe
Footballguy
Used Uber for the first time on Monday, $20 free credit and my distance to destination put me at $16 so it was free to get down and only $12 out of my pocket to get home. A cab for the same distance each way would have ran me $36 without tip and a dui would have cost me probably close to 10k and my job. I like how the app shows me the location of the car as it's in transit.
mquinnjr
Footballguy
Came in to post the bolded. You get a statement credit for 20% off after a billing cycle, but still awesome and I'm absolutely on board with it.
Love Uber, have used it plenty of times and it's a great option for me when out partying. Re: surge pricing sour grapes, they force you to re-enter the surge rate into the app twice before a driver is sourced if it is indeed a surge price time. No excuses there. I'm right outside of Philly, and Lyft is starting up now in the area but doesn't have a lot of drivers working for them yet. I have an account, and will definitely try them out as well once their driver base grows.
irish eyes
Footballguy
I set up an account yesterday and they texted me a 4 digit verification code & said enter on their app. I see no where to enter it when I go to the site. Any one know where to enter it?
