Has anyone used Uber or Lyft?

[wildnkrazykat]

Ran around DC like kings and queens using Uber at Christmas, black escalades and denalis. Love it. And free waters to boot.

 

[Nerd-Vol]

Used it in Memphis with great success.

 

[SDV]

Ran around DC like kings and queens using Uber at Christmas, black escalades and denalis. Love it. And free waters to boot.

I used it the entire time I was in DC. So easy

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

Uber and Lyft should commission a study of DUIs issued, DUI related accidents, and DUI related deaths in areas they serve. I bet the results are overwhelming. **** the taxi medallion owners. Buggy whip manufacturers weren't kept in business with government regulation... neither should taxi cartels.

 

[95 Vol Alum]

Used Uber with much success in Mexico City. Safer than cabs.

 

[n_huffhines]

Used Uber with much success in Mexico City. Safer than cabs.

That's awesome. We just went to Costa Rica and uber is banned there and taxis were a big pain in the ass.

 

[vol_in_ar]

Ran around DC like kings and queens using Uber at Christmas, black escalades and denalis. Love it. And free waters to boot.

awesome

 

[Rasputin_Vol]

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yq0T8kClU6M[/youtube]

 

[YankeeVol]

That guy is annoying AF

 

[BearCat204]

Used it this weekend for the local Brewfest. About a 10 mile drive there and only cost us 23.00

 

[kiddiedoc]

Clarify for a newb: no tipping?

 

[Scooter426]

Clarify for a newb: no tipping?

Correct, no tipping. No cash is exchanged, credit card through the app

 

[SDV]

Used it this weekend for the local Brewfest. About a 10 mile drive there and only cost us 23.00

Not bad

 

[wildnkrazykat]

Don't you have the ability to split the price of trips between/among people in your group, too?

 

[Obsessed]

Used the service last weekend twice. To the concert was 9.96. I tipped 5 bucks

Tip back from the concert. 42.00. Rates were 4.5x higher due to demand.

 

[kiddiedoc]

Used the service last weekend twice. To the concert was 9.96. I tipped 5 bucks

Tip back from the concert. 42.00. Rates were 4.5x higher due to demand.

Now I'm confused, I guess tipping is arbitrary?

 

[allvol123]

Now I'm confused, I guess tipping is arbitrary?

I am a little confused. You are uncertain whether you are allowed to give money to people?

 

[SDV]

Don't you have the ability to split the price of trips between/among people in your group, too?

No. Have them give you cash

 

[kiddiedoc]

I am a little confused. You are uncertain whether you are allowed to give money to people?

No, I assumed that it was customary to tip a driver. However, responses in the thread suggest not to tip. I didn't know if there was an Uber policy against it, or if some people are just cheap bastages.

 

[SDV]

No, I assumed that it was customary to tip a driver. However, responses in the thread suggest not to tip. I didn't know if there was an Uber policy against it, or if some people are just cheap bastages.

I've never tipped on Uber

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

Uber and Lyft drivers appreciate tips... except in Japan.

 

[BearCat204]

No, I assumed that it was customary to tip a driver. However, responses in the thread suggest not to tip. I didn't know if there was an Uber policy against it, or if some people are just cheap bastages.

Do not tip them, it's not necessary

 

[kiddiedoc]

Lol, well the last few posts settle it

 

[BearCat204]

Lol, well the last few posts settle it

There is no tipping option with the app........so there's that. Everyone would "appreciate" a tip, but it's not the normal thing when using uber

 

[SDV]

There is no tipping option with the app........so there's that. Everyone would "appreciate" a tip, but it's not the normal thing when using uber

Agreed. It defeats the purpose of the app. It's a seamless, paperless transaction. If they want to include a tip option they are more than welcome to. I want to order a car on my phone, hop in and get out when I'm done.