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Originally Posted by The Porn Nerd
The only differance with Uber vs. a car service is you can pay online with a CC. But if limo companies offered that (and many now do via their own apps) then what's the diff? Uber has safety and standards issues. What recourse do you have if some Uber driver robs or rapes you? Give them a bad rating?
And since anyone can become an Uber driver there's no standards other than a driver's license. I dunno, seems like more of the same to me. Explain the advantages to using Uber please anyone?
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My understanding is that Uber may, in some cases, be a faster and easier service to get. If you need a ride, you fire up the app and see if there are any drivers in your area. With a car service or taxi you normally have to call them and then potentially wait a while as they come to you.
I also believe they have up front pricing. You tell the driver where you are going, they tell you how much it will be and you know the price before you ever sit down in the car. Some taxis will take longer routes or routes they know will cost more, although I know you can ask up front and they can usually give you an estimate of the price.