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Old 11-13-2017, 04:38 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Why did Uber and lyft catch on? If you think they’re better than cabs please explain why. I’ve never ridden in an Uber or a lyft. I’ve taken countless cabs.
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Old 11-13-2017, 04:42 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Uber is generally waaay cheaper whenever I've compared prices. Although one time after a show Uber had ridiculous surge pricing that made a cab more affordable. I walked.
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Uber doesn’t have flat rates like cabs?
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Rates increase based on demand.
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If you punch in your pick up and destination does it tally your tab on the spot?
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Old 11-13-2017, 05:00 PM   #6 (permalink)
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If you punch in your pick up and destination does it tally your tab on the spot?
Yep, and unless you tell your driver to take a detour/make extra stops, that's the price you'll get.

Actually I think if there's absurd traffic then there's some additional time fees.
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Old 11-13-2017, 05:10 PM   #7 (permalink)
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I prefer Lyft and Uber over cabs by a long shot. Here's why:
  • I can usually get one to come pick me up at my house within five minutes. Cabs are hard to find in my neighborhood, and if I call to order one, they may or may not show up on time or at all.
  • You can see exactly where they are on the map which means when it's crappy out you can stay in the bar or whatever until they're about to pull up instead of standing on the sidewalk trying to flag down a cab.
  • The drivers are generally friendlier than cab drivers and the cars are almost always cleaner than cabs.
In my experience, the only place a cab is more convenient is the airport since there's always a line of them waiting.
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Old 11-13-2017, 06:14 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Uber are waaaaaaaaay better than cabs for the reasons already mentioned. Only issue is the lack of them in my area, but they are always around when I need to get one back home from work.

Friendlier, safer and cheaper. Also the cars are usually in much better condition and play better music in my experience.
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Old 11-13-2017, 06:27 PM   #10 (permalink)
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when the uber driver gives you the aux chord >>>

unfortunately ubers have been banned from my province, they’re having a tough time in Canada atm. the cab drivers are pretty cool around here though. i’m one of those people who would rather talk the drivers ear off than sit in silence.
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