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I don't know if that's the reason for uber's popularity. I think it, along with other ridesharing sites, are just another option in addition to taxi, car rental
by bobajeff 11y ago
I don't know if that's the reason for uber's popularity. I think it, along with other ridesharing sites, are just another option in addition to taxi, car rentals and public transportation.
- ssharp 11y agoI wouldn't discount OP's comment at all. It's the main reason I use Uber. I couldn't care less about it's service vs. taxi's, or ridesharing, or most other things. The things I like about it are: 1) I have a single app that I can request a car in mere seconds in just about every major city 2) Payments are handled automatically That's it. And #2 is an added bonus. #1 is the killer feature for me. I don't have to stand around trying to hail a cab, nor do I have look up a cab company's number to call a car and hope they have one available within a reasonable timeframe.
- bobajeff 11y agoI'm not discounting it; just treating it as conjecture. I myself think it's important to look around at different options when looking for transportation and lodging.
- tptacek 11y agoThis is a little like "conjecturing" about the reason people liked iPods more than CD Walkmen. Even in places with very good cab service (NYC and Chicago), cabs are a fucking pain to work with, and Uber is incredibly simple to work with.
- bobajeff 11y agoIt's more like conjecturing about the reason people go to IHOP over a fancy restaurant. I'm sure people's reasons are more complex and vary from time to time.