Has anyone used uber?

[GameBoy27]

The distance is 16.2 kms, maybe 3-5$ in gas and 23 minutes travel time (google maps) for 40-45$, that does seem expensive, never really looked too deeply into cab costs. Throw in 5$ for maintenance costs on vehicle (average) and still doesn't come to 10$.

I want to pay for time I'm in vehicle, not the time he's waiting for a fare, I guess it doesn't work that way though.

With the price of gas these days, a moderately fuel efficient car should be able to travel at least 100 kms on $10 of fuel.

 

[einar]

I'm astonished the way Uber has shown up in this city and adopted by so many young customers, without regard for licensing or insurance. But it's Toronto's fault for allowing this situation. The city's only clear response so far has been to mandate a lower flag (initial fare) for taxis by one dollar - nobody has cheered this bizarre idea.

 

[Chloë.]

I'm astonished the way Uber has shown up in this city and adopted by so many young customers, without regard for licensing or insurance. But it's Toronto's fault for allowing this situation. The city's only clear response so far has been to mandate a lower flag (initial fare) for taxis by one dollar - nobody has cheered this bizarre idea.

Because the issue at hand isn't only about price. It is about the level of service FOR the price.

I still only take taxis as a last resort when the surge exceeds a certain rate or if my phone is dead. I took regular taxis for nearly two years and was always dissatisfied with the service in one way or another, but it was the only option. Now it isn't.

 

[einar]

It would be nice to hear from those who have driven either for the cab companies or for Uber.

 

[Michelle xox]

I like uber, the very least it is convenient. Cost is reasonable as well.

 

[wazup]

My surgery has been changed so now it's a 7$ TTC ride, is uber insured to carry passengers?

 

[GameBoy27]

My surgery has been changed so now it's a 7$ TTC ride, is uber insured to carry passengers?

Yes. Or I should say, UberX passengers are covered by insurance. Same as passengers in city operated taxis.