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Private hire cars are not a realistic alternative to Uber or taxis in most cases, since they generally have to be booked well in advance. In Australia, they're
by jpatokal 9y ago
Private hire cars are not a realistic alternative to Uber or taxis in most cases, since they generally have to be booked well in advance. In Australia, they're also significantly more expensive than taxis.
- inopinatus 9y agoWrong and wrong. I took one to the airport today, I called thirty minutes ahead, and it cost less than a metered fare.
- jpatokal 9y agoWhere in Australia are you, and what company did you use? In both Sydney and Melbourne, all the hire cars I know of cost more.
- inopinatus 9y agoMelbourne, and I have a VHA account. Metered fares from my home to MEL are inflated by extensive never-ending roadworks. The fixed-rate private hire cars are excellent value for that route. For everything else it's a modest premium, and one I'm very happy to pay.