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Has anyone used Uber??

HULAGIRL — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 23:25:12 GMT

Did you like it?? We're they pretty fast?

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Moonchilde — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 23:35:01 GMT

I'm about to use them Thursday. Have never used before. I hope they come promptly because mine is to take me to surgery 😬

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LonestarBabs — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 00:09:57 GMT

I personally haven't used them. But, I would caution anyone who does to make sure the driver is credentialed and insured. We've had problems here in Dallas with a driver who faked credentials and committed sexual assault, and another who claimed to be an Uber driver but creeped out his passengers so much they requested to be let out immediately. Text or call someone to let them know where you are being picked up, what is your destination, etc.

I don't mean to create fear, just issue caution. I think the Uber concept is great!

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Moonchilde — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 00:14:47 GMT

@LonestarBabs wrote:
I personally haven't used them. But, I would caution anyone who does to make sure the driver is credentialed and insured. We've had problems here in Dallas with a driver who faked credentials and committed sexual assault, and another who claimed to be an Uber driver but creeped out his passengers so much they requested to be let out immediately. Text or call someone to let them know where you are being picked up, what is your destination, etc.

I don't mean to create fear, just issue caution. I think the Uber concept is great!

In my huge urban area, this kind of thing is all we hear - much Uber driver badness. But one of my employers' elderly parents use them ALL the time and he's all for it. My first use will be in a very busy area in the middle of the day, so I don't feel too creeped.

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1jenniferjuniper — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 00:33:11 GMT

@Moonchilde wrote:
@LonestarBabs wrote:
I personally haven't used them. But, I would caution anyone who does to make sure the driver is credentialed and insured. We've had problems here in Dallas with a driver who faked credentials and committed sexual assault, and another who claimed to be an Uber driver but creeped out his passengers so much they requested to be let out immediately. Text or call someone to let them know where you are being picked up, what is your destination, etc.

I don't mean to create fear, just issue caution. I think the Uber concept is great!

In my huge urban area, this kind of thing is all we hear - much Uber driver badness. But one of my employers' elderly parents use them ALL the time and he's all for it. My first use will be in a very busy area in the middle of the day, so I don't feel too creeped.

If it were me I would have a friend or family member take me, not sure i would want to deal with the stress of something new like that on the day I have surgery.

I have never used them but recently a woman Uber driver was murdered in her car in a grocery store parking lot.

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Moonchilde — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 00:48:54 GMT

@1jenniferjuniper wrote:
@Moonchilde wrote:
@LonestarBabs wrote:
I personally haven't used them. But, I would caution anyone who does to make sure the driver is credentialed and insured. We've had problems here in Dallas with a driver who faked credentials and committed sexual assault, and another who claimed to be an Uber driver but creeped out his passengers so much they requested to be let out immediately. Text or call someone to let them know where you are being picked up, what is your destination, etc.

I don't mean to create fear, just issue caution. I think the Uber concept is great!

In my huge urban area, this kind of thing is all we hear - much Uber driver badness. But one of my employers' elderly parents use them ALL the time and he's all for it. My first use will be in a very busy area in the middle of the day, so I don't feel too creeped.
If it were me I would have a friend or family member take me, not sure i would want to deal with the stress of something new like that on the day I have surgery.
I have never used them but recently a woman Uber driver was murdered in her car in a grocery store parking lot.

Point being that often, people who use Uber do not HAVE a family member or friend to chauffeur them. I do not. Uber can also be used to call a taxi, but it's a toss-up who are more potentially dangerous, Uber drivers or taxi drivers.

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italia8140 — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 00:52:15 GMT

@1jenniferjuniper wrote:
@Moonchilde wrote:
@LonestarBabs wrote:
I personally haven't used them. But, I would caution anyone who does to make sure the driver is credentialed and insured. We've had problems here in Dallas with a driver who faked credentials and committed sexual assault, and another who claimed to be an Uber driver but creeped out his passengers so much they requested to be let out immediately. Text or call someone to let them know where you are being picked up, what is your destination, etc.

I don't mean to create fear, just issue caution. I think the Uber concept is great!

In my huge urban area, this kind of thing is all we hear - much Uber driver badness. But one of my employers' elderly parents use them ALL the time and he's all for it. My first use will be in a very busy area in the middle of the day, so I don't feel too creeped.
If it were me I would have a friend or family member take me, not sure i would want to deal with the stress of something new like that on the day I have surgery.
I have never used them but recently a woman Uber driver was murdered in her car in a grocery store parking lot.

I would NEVER get into a car with a driver (UBER or a taxi) I didn't know. Not wise.

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Bianca — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 00:50:53 GMT

I work for a large corporation in NY and everyone uses Uber. They even use it in other cities and my boss used it in Europe as well. I see people getting in and out of these Uber cars all day. The cars are nice and they prefer Uber over yellow cabs...its easy than trying to flag down a cab in the city.

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CathySusan — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 00:54:25 GMT

I usd it while visiting Atlanta. The car arrived within 5 minutes. The driver was friendly and a good driver. I would use it again

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MyGirlsMom — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 00:57:57 GMT

Yes, I have in NYC.

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NJgirl 1205 — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 01:02:00 GMT

@Bianca wrote:
I work for a large corporation in NY and everyone uses Uber. They even use it in other cities and my boss used it in Europe as well. I see people getting in and out of these Uber cars all day. The cars are nice and they prefer Uber over yellow cabs...its easy than trying to flag down a cab in the city.

I agree... travel quite a bit and have used Uber in all major cities in US and abroad. Excellent service and so much better than trying to hail a cab. Reliable and efficient.

Sorry, but the negativity is just a bunch of propoganda. Of course there were cases that may sound scary but they happen across the board and are just isolated incidents not indicative of all of Uber or their drivers.. Don't let them scare you away.

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muttmom — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 01:17:08 GMT

Yes and it's always been satisfactory.

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Vamp — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 01:42:54 GMT

Yes, I've used them and never had a problem.

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Drythe — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 05:45:36 GMT

@Moonchilde wrote:
I'm about to use them Thursday. Have never used before. I hope they come promptly because mine is to take me to surgery 😬

@Moonchilde

I hope all goes well with your surgery.

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BellaCarro — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 08:34:55 GMT

I've used it. My DS and DH use it a lot and have accounts. It's huge in Atlanta. I will NOT allow my 16 year old DD to use it, though. If she can't drive she has a mama who will pick her up

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ID2 — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 10:47:38 GMT

My son has used it and had nothing but rave reviews! I wouldn't hesitate in using Uber, they just have to bring them up to my rural living area now tho!

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MaggieMack — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 11:07:21 GMT

We don't have Uber or Lyft in my city yet, but the city council is working on making this service available. Not sure I would use it. On the very rare occasion I have to use a taxi, the first thing I do when I get inside the cab is ask the cabbie for his name and cab number so I can text my husband (don't have one) that I am on my way. In reality, I look at the cab number or license plate before I get in and text that to a gf. It may be overly cautious, but it makes me feel better.

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HULAGIRL — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 12:22:13 GMT

I appreciate the responses.......I opened an account about a month ago when I heard it had come to my city. I'm going on a vacation in a couple of weeks and wanted to use them to take me to the airport. I live alone and do not have family......I would never ask a friend to get up to take me to the airport in time to catch a 6:00 a.m. plane. I have left my car at the airport for my trips before, but I hate paying that horendous parking bill at the end of the trip. Again, thanks everyone!! hg

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Mj12 — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 12:30:40 GMT

I've used them in DC. Never had a problem, it's so easy to order a car (or SUV or whatever you need), you know what the fare is going in, and IMO uber cars are far nicer than cabs.

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haddon9 — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 12:30:48 GMT

Both of my kids use Uber all the time in Philly. Sure you will hear bad things but bad things can happen anywhere at anytime.

I do worry about my kids but my son is 27 and daughter will soon be 30. If they want to have a life and go out at night taking Uber is better than taking public transportation (bus or subway) then walking home. Ideally it would be nice if they each had someone who is a trusted driver that they are close to drive them everywhere but it's just not always realistic.

I do understnd that taking something like Uber when you've never used it before can be a bit stressful in addition to having surgery. I hope everything goes well for you.