Uber Lyft or Cab

OccultHawk · 11-13-2017, 05:38 PM

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.

**Frownland** · 11-13-2017, 05:42 PM

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.

OccultHawk · 11-13-2017, 05:47 PM

Uber doesn’t have flat rates like cabs?

**Frownland** · 11-13-2017, 05:51 PM

Rates increase based on demand.

OccultHawk · 11-13-2017, 05:54 PM

If you punch in your pick up and destination does it tally your tab on the spot?

**Frownland** · 11-13-2017, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by OccultHawk

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.

**Janszoon** · 11-13-2017, 06:10 PM

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.

OccultHawk · 11-13-2017, 06:14 PM

Thanks

**Goofle** · 11-13-2017, 07:14 PM

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.

Ol’ Qwerty Bastard · 11-13-2017, 07:27 PM

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.

11-13-2017, 05:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
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11-13-2017, 05:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Frownland SOPHIE FOREVER Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East of the Southern North American West Posts: 35,541	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. __________________ Studies show that when a given norm is changed in the face of the unchanging, the remaining contradictions will parallel the truth. d e a f b o x

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11-13-2017, 05:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
Frownland SOPHIE FOREVER Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East of the Southern North American West Posts: 35,541	Rates increase based on demand. __________________ Studies show that when a given norm is changed in the face of the unchanging, the remaining contradictions will parallel the truth. d e a f b o x

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OccultHawk one-balled nipple jockey Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dirty Souf Biatch Posts: 22,006	If you punch in your pick up and destination does it tally your tab on the spot? __________________ 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Member of the Year & Journal of the Year Champion Behold the Writing of THE LEGEND: https://www.musicbanter.com/members-...p-lighter.html

11-13-2017, 06:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
Janszoon Mate, Spawn & Die Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Rapping Community Posts: 24,593	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. __________________ A Night in the Life of the Invisible Man Time & Place 25 Albums You Should Hear Before the Moon Crashes into the Earth and We All Die last.fm

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OccultHawk one-balled nipple jockey Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dirty Souf Biatch Posts: 22,006	Thanks __________________ 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Member of the Year & Journal of the Year Champion Behold the Writing of THE LEGEND: https://www.musicbanter.com/members-...p-lighter.html