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Why would they not just take a cab, is that so hard to do? I can't imagine a cab not taking you for a short trip if you pay adequately? I like Uber, Lyft and t

by davnn 10y ago

Why would they not just take a cab, is that so hard to do? I can't imagine a cab not taking you for a short trip if you pay adequately? I like Uber, Lyft and the like but I seriously only like them because of their vision that once self driving cars are available they become cheaper than owning a car. The current advantages of Uber versus a cab are marginal, at least from my point of view (western europe, plenty of cabs). I would still always take an Uber if available, but if not I couldn't care less.

imjared 10y ago
> (western europe, plenty of cabs) There are not plenty of cabs in Austin. Part of what has made Uber so popular is the proliferation and therefore availability of a ride home from a night out. The convenience factor of being able to open your phone and have a ride come for you within minutes beats having to plan your night around leaving at a certain time or committing to a long wait (could easily be an hour or more) for a cab.