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Uber Uber Uber Alles!
APBJan 17, 25
I wanted to catch an Uber to a large Restaurant...they quoted $56... I order the Uber to go to a nearby location without a restaurant...3 minutes walk away...$26......in another example...my son caught an Uber in the early evening today and the journey cost $26...when he wanted to come home later...the return journey was $56...HOWEVER the same return journey to a nearby house was $26...
So if you are going out somewhere good it is expensive....and they obviously record where you book your transport from....so they can rip you off on the return trip...food for thought?
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  • Entrepreneurs damn their blessed hearts. Taxis charge by the minute. Supply and demand . Public transport ? Electric push bike ? You drive yourself you pick up yourself? Walk? Carpool? Food for thought?
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    • Interesting. Never knew that. Will stick to taxis I think.
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      • I live in Perth. Australia and I have used Ubers quite a few times. I have NEVER ever had an issue like that here. They prepay the trips. You pay when you order the Uber - if you are not happy don't pay. If that had happened to me - I would have lodged a complaint.
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        • No
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          • Don’t have access. Too country.
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            • Yeah they use 'surge pricing'. Just an excuse to jack up the price at times of perceived higher demand
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              • Never knew that Interesting
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                • My wife drive door dash...So many lazy clowns in the world...Happy though she is making good $$
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                  • They must do something right as they would not a have grown to the size they are globally now. I use them all the time and never have had a problem as long as you know the rules and the ways they charge. At least it is always an upfront amount and so it is your call whether you take it or not.
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                    • Totally agree. I say they are a great service.
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                  • I've never taken an Uber. I either walk or drive myself.
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                    • Living very rural and in the mountains we do not use Uber or any other type of that ilk for going to and from home or other locations. We drive our own cars all the time. We do not live where we have any sort of public transportation like Uber, Lyft, Taxis or buses. Nor do I ever want to use these types of transportation I seriously would rather buy horses, tack, wagons, feeds, buggies first.
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                      • Wow ! It is about time people around the world realize the danger of uber. I work in the taxi business and those uber jerks get away with everithing including your money. Be very very careful. I know what I am talking about. Never trust them.
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                        • Have never used uber! Always used a taxi, it may cost a bit more, but I always feel safe and the taxi drivers wait till I unlock my door before they go!
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                          • Same with Ubers I have used.
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                        • Don’t use an Uber Dont trust them they are not regulated like cabs are you don’t know who is driving , could be Jack the Ripper
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                          • That’s confusing. Very confusing. Uber is confusing, too.
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                            • If I want to go somewhere & my husband is not able to go or I can't drive myself, I would stay home.
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                              • WOW thanks for the headsup
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                                • I would never ever use silly Uber for anything. It's only marginally better than getting into a car with a complete stranger. Uber drivers are not licensed taxi drivers, simply some fool who signs up with Uber.
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                                  • It's all based on supply and demand unfortunately.I have used Uber for ride sharing and there was one occasion my partner and I were ripped off from the driver in another city by being charged incorrectly however we were immediately refunded after contacting Uber.This hasn't happened to us since but we rarely use them, one of us just ends up driving.
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                                    • would not touch uber (anything - pretend taxi, food delivery etc) or any other door-dash, deliveroo - will never use them any where for any reason. AND my phone DOES NOT DO APPS - you can talk on it
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                                      • I have used Uber in a major city and got d it was much less than a taxi. However, the price changes based on the time of day and amount of traffic!
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                                        • I drove taxi for 15 years. Uber or any other ride sharing would be my last choice.
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                                          • Use Uber eats only, none of the rest.
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                                            • Never used them.oh I did once as came from hospital after small surgery and too far by bus,train and bus then walk.
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                                              • If & when I need an Uber I book one way & when I am ready to return home ,I ring for the Uber to take me home & no problems I pay the same amount ,or I discuss it with the driver & ask will he pick me up & again no probs:
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                                                • Why, unless fairly seriously Disabled weould you need, let alone want to pay the Miltinational Corporation $26 when the place you wanted top get to was just a 3 minute walk from where you are?
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                                                  • I think you need to read it again....3 minutes walk away from the restaurant...not my house
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                                                  • How do you know the person lived 3 minute walk away
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                                                • ridiculous!!! that's why I wont use an Uber, you might as well call a cab
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                                                  • That's why (among other things) I never use this service
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                                                    • Get a price before hand and tell them the lowest price accept it or not.
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                                                      • At those prices, one would be better off using a taxi, renting a car for your own use or even buying a used car!
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                                                        • GOING OUT somewhere GOOD, has nothing to do with it, Time of day has an effect on fares in Australia, Don't use Uber if you don't like the fare, Would have been ethical to compare cab fee at same time. SO DONT USE UBER if you don't the fares. SIMPLE
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                                                          • Probably best to try it out first...and then comment....it might save you some money.....
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                                                        • Never used an Uber in my life and it would cost a lot more than that if we were to get a lift considering we live in the country side. So if in a city it pays to know streets or some where the Uber drivers would think is normal and not so fancy. Too rude and you should complain to the company as that is not the way to do business. They are ripping you off big time. Not doing themselves any favours by being jerks.
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                                                          • I didn't even hardly know Ubers where for this, I just thought they were for food. Although I've never touched it. But Surveys never get the idea, they are often asking me again and again, did I use Uber this week. I always have to say no.
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                                                            • Never had a problem with Uber except at Sacramento Airport. They charge more if you order one at prime airport times. Took a cab instead for a lower price.
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                                                              • Never used Uber before
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                                                                • I only used one once. A friend paid my way so I don't know how much it cost. Upon arrival, I asked if a tip was included. The driver said he didn't know. It was a 15-minute trip, so I gave him $5.00. I am not sure if I was scammed or not.
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                                                                  • I did actually check this out for my own benefit when booking an Uber at one stage. Tips are not included, and you can pay in cash or on card are tips are 100% to the driver not to the company even if by card. In saying this the drivers do know or should know unless they are sub-contractors or similar, for someone else in which case the tip if paid by card will go to the owner of the car not necessarily the driver at the time.
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                                                                  • Thx.
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                                                                • I have never used this service and doubt I ever will.
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                                                                  • I prefer to self-Uber by myself.
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                                                                    • I tried to use Uber once.They responded No Availble driver.
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                                                                      • dont use uber
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                                                                        • Uber has received a lot of bad press late and I don't trust them
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                                                                          • I have never used one and don't intend to
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                                                                            • It would have been 25yrs ago. I arrived at Sydney airport and took a taxi to Parramatta. The driver took me up the Sydney harbour bridge, round the northern suburbs of Pennant Hills. I asked how much longer to get to the destination, then he head back to the Parramatta way. It was $120 back then. There are bad apples everywhere but I prefer knowing upfront of how much roughly am I paying. Needless to say, I avoid taxi whenever I can.
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                                                                              • Have never, and will never use Uber. Much like food delivery service, priced way out to lunch.
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                                                                                • Do not use Uber
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                                                                                  • GET A CAB
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                                                                                    • They seem to charge what they like and don't have to pay the exuberant Taxic licence.
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                                                                                      • I came up with this idea to start charging businesses a fee of my own. Every time they take my money, I can charge them for using me as their customer. Sounds right?
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                                                                                        • Sounds good. Are you sort of celebrity thing though?
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                                                                                      • find out before you start what the charges will be to go from point a to point b and back again.
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                                                                                        • Friend drives for them, but I have never used.
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                                                                                          • I wouldn't use it
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                                                                                            • Don't use
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                                                                                              • Have never used Uber
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                                                                                                • Sorry ,I don't use uber,was considering it at some point now I have moved,but this really puts me off. We still have cabs in my area,will try those instead if I have too. I do know from my son that rates change during certain times like late at night,early hours of the morning. Might be cheaper to ride share if this is a possibility for you.
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                                                                                                  • If you catch a cab Danielle a few times ..you may find you get the same driver or one in particular that you really click with that lived locally and likes to have local customers on their books too. Some will hand you their number so you can call or text them personally next trip. It's been a lifesaver for me as I have 2 VIP drivers now. I have used for over 3 years since I lost my car . One even picks things up from the chemist for me or has even fitted my hallway light for a small fee . We're more friends now and I totally trust them to turn up and they'll both wait for me if I stop off at the shops on the way home from somewhere else too ..around 15 mins :)
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                                                                                                  • That's great advice. I rarely use them as public transport here is pretty good. Last time I got a cab was about 14years ago,all the way ro the city. He was a lovely young fellow,I went from Seaford to Collingwood,cost me $65.00. Much less than I had anticipated. He was very kind.
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                                                                                                  • Liane H Danielle R 478487
                                                                                                    Ah that is a decent price it would be much more now ! Unless you get to the Dr's and apply for a MPTP card . Multi purpose taxi program ( Disability card required ) Very very handy.. you will get trips half cost and can also be used in an uber.
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                                                                                                  • I am on a disability pension( Narcolypsy type1). Do know how I would go about getting an MPTP card?
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                                                                                                  • Liane H Danielle R 478487
                                                                                                    Yes just google those words above and it will come up :) You will need a Dr's form filled out too and they will send you a card valid up to a few years. It has a yearly balance on it $2,000 + which gets automatically reset each July. But you can call them to have it topped up if it runs low before that time..they just ask u a few questions where u go generally what you use it for ..l just say my shopping trips ,visit family ..appointments etc. ;) When you get in the cabs or the end of the trip just give them that and it comes off the total price. X
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                                                                                                  • Liane H Danielle R 478487
                                                                                                    Also another tip when applying is 'you don't like to / can't catch public transport because of your condition' ...
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                                                                                                  • Thanks Liane,your a gem.
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                                                                                                  • Liane H Danielle R 478487
                                                                                                    My pleasure ! It's amazing what you don't get told ..l went for 6 mnths paying full price after losing my car until a little old lady told me about it. I didn't think I would be eligible or anything about it ! Just make a note of what I mentioned.. you would be more than in regards from a safety issue I would think .. Anyway you can only try for it ..Best of luck 😉
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                                                                                                • It has been a long time since we have used Uber, but I don't remember such a difference in cost like the instances that you described. I guess that you have to be vigilant when hiring an Uber driver.
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                                                                                                  • No Uber where I live.
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                                                                                                    • We use Uber on nights out as its convenient.
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                                                                                                      • I USE UBER ALL THE TIME FOR FOOD WHEN AM NOT COOKING
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                                                                                                        • TY CHER.....
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                                                                                                          • I used them a few times the year they began then when their prices shot up i stopped.
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                                                                                                            • Ubers are a pack of thieves
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                                                                                                              • I prefer to catch the bus or train if possible
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                                                                                                                • I haven't personally experienced the issue of price being different going to a restaurant vs a different location. Perhaps next time I use I'll experiment with changing drop off location from a commercial spot to a nearby residential area and walk.
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                                                                                                                  • small town. don't even know if there is an Uber
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                                                                                                                    • Yes indeed "food for thought" only and heed it as a warning that in reality it turns into a nightmare on the journey of that uberated rip off Merchant! From the very start when they started "operating" under the guise of being taxi drivers, they have been ripping up the most vulnerable disabled people amongst others with taxi vouchers to the extend of physically taking the "booklets" from them and ripping our pages of un-used ones and using it for their own purposes. In my last place of employment I had to match up what came in on the Month Statement with what was actually used ... always noted in my spread sheet what was handed out to whom, dates, to/from destinations so could DISPUTE any that were not genuine charges and the travellers time date / signature did not match or was not even signed off ... notified appropriate CabCharge Dept of all illegally used ones and to cancel all other missing ( ie ripped out from booklet). Took my job as a Public Servant very seriously and of course the staff were very grateful of my accurate recorcd keeping skills and did not mind me asking who the person was and what meetings they had attended in case they had to issue them with a cabcharge for the journey home if the mtg ended late so they could get home safely!
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                                                                                                                      • I have no idea as I live in a country town in victoria Australia and we dont have any Uber or taxis you have to drive yourself I have never used any of these and never will I drive every where I want to go and thats the best for me
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                                                                                                                        • We’ve never had issues with Uber in Oz. Can see their fare thru the App before you book them. Cheaper than taxis, taxis like to “get lost” on the way and you pay for this dilly-dallying. If Uber take a wrong turn, the price doesn’t change. Only ever use them if we’re going out for a special meal, and want to have a drink or 3.
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                                                                                                                          • fried flounder
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                                                                                                                            • I am old school if I need to use get somewhere and I can't drive I use a taxi. You can see the meter ticking over.
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                                                                                                                              • Have never used
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                                                                                                                                • Never used an Uber, or anything like it, and never will. I buy my own food, drive myself to the store, on errands and Christian meetings. I'll walk before I 'hire' someone to drive me anywhere. The only thing I miss is attendants at service stations that washed windshields and pumped the gas for customers. The Country Store here offers that, but it costs more, of course! Anything else, I'll do it myself! ;-D
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                                                                                                                                  • Not interested in uber
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                                                                                                                                    • Not confident as a bit like hitch hiking.
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                                                                                                                                      • Never use them, prefer a taxi
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                                                                                                                                        • I have never used Uber and never will as we have our own car. I would rather walk then make them rich.
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                                                                                                                                          • I try not to use ubers
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                                                                                                                                            • I do not need Uber because I drive a car when I need to. Otherwise, I walk when I can.
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                                                                                                                                            • uber is a rip off i only use taxis when I have to
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                                                                                                                                              • Uber do dynamic pricing and I do not use them and have no interest in using them which is why I still have a car and why would you ask for any form of transport that costs you money if it is only a 3 minute walk away?
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                                                                                                                                                • sometimes is more expensive than a taxi, so it pays to ask for their price upfront
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                                                                                                                                                  • I have been warned never to use UBER.
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                                                                                                                                                    • Drive, or Bus, or get a decent Bike.
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                                                                                                                                                      • Never use Uber. Can't afford it.
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                                                                                                                                                        • I have my own car, enjoy driving.
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                                                                                                                                                          • I understand but wow. I do not drive because of an eye condition. I walk of take a bus or get a ride or do not go., I used UBER once because I was doing research for a company and they paid, It was a nice change of pace. Well take care all.
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                                                                                                                                                            • HI, TY Chris N 853314
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                                                                                                                                                              • Dont like them them get a taxi Uber is cheaper
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                                                                                                                                                                • Never used Uber. I have always been a delegated driver. Good observation on your behalf thanks for sharing.
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                                                                                                                                                                  • very true
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                                                                                                                                                                    • I DON'T USE, HAVE MY OWN CAR
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                                                                                                                                                                      • Try walking it’s good for your health
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                                                                                                                                                                        • Don't take uber
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                                                                                                                                                                          • I'm old school and use Taxis
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                                                                                                                                                                            • do not use them that often
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                                                                                                                                                                              • Sometimes Uber takes advantage of the situation.
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                                                                                                                                                                                • I use lyft because i find them the best!
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                                                                                                                                                                                  • I don't have a smart phone...so their smart apps cannot rip me off
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                                                                                                                                                                                    • I'll stick with my own car, walk or cab if I can't walk that far.
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                                                                                                                                                                                      • (I drive and I have a car) but on the rare time I might want to get other transport I will book a taxi. I never use Ubers.
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                                                                                                                                                                                        • I use my car, bus it, or walk. No ubers.young people seem to uber anywhere when there is public transport fully available.
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