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Anyone Use Uber?

tansy — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 18:22:14 GMT

I want a few backup transportation methods and have downloaded the app. Have you ever had an issue with a car arriving?

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kaydee50 — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 18:28:48 GMT

Have never used them, never will. Fortunately, we have plenty of cab companies in our area.

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I am still oxox — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 18:28:54 GMT

I have used them for years once you have your ride picked up by a driver you can track them on the app, you also get a description of the type or car and color etc

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DrakesMomma — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 18:30:49 GMT

I haven't personally but my son has. He's used it for about four years. The only time he had an issue was getting home from college on a Friday afternoon. It would some times be a long wait for the car to arrive.

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Rockycoast — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 18:33:40 GMT

Yes, have used them many times when we travel. Always great service, pleasant drivers, arrive quickly. Have never had a bad experience.

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RespectLife — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 18:36:14 GMT

@tansy

I used them exclusively on a trip to Dallas/Ft. Worth.

Never a problem or issue.

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Puzzle Piece — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 18:36:32 GMT

We were t-boned by an UBER driver and the force totaled our vehicle (SUV).

She was texting and ran the red light. Not much insurance either.

I still have the injury and work through it daily.

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bikerbabe — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 18:42:36 GMT

I’ve used Lyft quite a few times, especially to and from the airport. Zero issues.

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I am still oxox — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 18:54:21 GMT

@Puzzle Piece wrote:
We were t-boned by an UBER driver and the force totaled our vehicle (SUV).
She was texting and ran the red light. Not much insurance either.
I still have the injury and work through it daily.

@Puzzle PieceI am sorry about your injury but that is not reflective of the 100's of uber drivers I have had.

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tansy — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:04:01 GMT

Does UBER provide insurance for an incident with one of their drivers, @Puzzle Piece? I am sorry that happened to you.

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I am still oxox — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:16:42 GMT

@kaydee50 wrote:
Have never used them, never will. Fortunately, we have plenty of cab companies in our area.

@kaydee50 Many of the private car services in my area have closed

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Kachina624 — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:20:10 GMT

@tansy. Since they use their own cars, I bet they're required to carry a minimum amount of insurance.

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AZfem — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:24:07 GMT

Yes & have had quick service when calling for a car. Drivers have told me they're really busy in our city. Tourists even call for them to drive all over the state.

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I am still oxox — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:25:31 GMT

@kaydee50 wrote:
Have never used them, never will. Fortunately, we have plenty of cab companies in our area.

@kaydee50 I highly prefer them over cab services, I have had time when the dispatcher said 15 minutes and it was closer to 60 minutes before the car service arrived.

One time many years ago when my husband had his hip replacement we stayed close to the hospital in NYC and pre ordered an Uber for like 5 am and they were tight there on time as scheudled

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Carmie — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:29:41 GMT

Nope, I always drive myself anywhere I want to go. I never have felt safe in a car for hire.

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Stray — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:36:57 GMT

Uber is a life saver for me. I’ve never had a bad experience & I pre book my ride for doctor’s appointments in NYC. They are never late & always reliable.

I find the Uber cars are cleaner than cabs & the drivers nicer.

I like another poster, hated when I was told 10 mins for a cab to arrive & it never did.

In NYC, it was always difficult to get a cab but with Uber, I never wait more than 5 minutes even during rush hours & holiday season.

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tansy — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:37:37 GMT

@Carmie wrote:
Nope, I always drive myself anywhere I want to go. I never have felt safe in a car for hire.

At some point, you might not be capable, @Carmie. I still drive but there are destinations I would rather not.

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tansy — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:39:03 GMT

Part of what worries me is that I am in a small town. I don't want to be stranded somewhere.

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Mz iMac — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:55:20 GMT

@tansy Then you need to be talking to your neighbors & anyone else in your "small town." Not all Ubers are the same.

I also live in a small town. We have Uber drivers that ONLY do .........

Airport runs

"Shore" runs

Grocery store runs

Mall (indoor & outdoor) runs

"Concert" runs

etc., etc., etc.

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Puzzle Piece — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 20:00:10 GMT

@tansy At the time, only what the driver had was the insurance. Since then, the co. has had to provide some sorth of coverage. She was in the wrong.