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Same here. In the States I mostly use Lyft, but internationally it's easier to just use the Uber app instead of first figuring out which other options are avail
by gst 9y ago
Same here. In the States I mostly use Lyft, but internationally it's easier to just use the Uber app instead of first figuring out which other options are available. In many cases installing the local apps doesn't even work because they are limited to their own local app stores.
One of the next steps for those companies is probably to get roaming agreements with each other: When I'm in a country where, e.g., Uber doesn't operate I'd still like to be able to use the Uber app to order cars from whatever local companies Uber has an agreement with.
- kurthr 9y agoThe problem with Uber/Didi in China is that the driver will Always call to discuss your pickup location in Mandarin, which can be difficult enough face-face. The further complication is that Didi only accepts patent through a China bank account. As a result, you usually need a local friend to book your ride, even if you pay cash.
- michaelwu 9y agoDidi has been accepting payment via credit card for at least a few months now. It can be a pain to set up and doesn't always work but at least it's possible now.
- unreal37 9y agoCologne is the fourth largest city in Germany. Was surprising that Uber didn't work there. Uber "seems" everywhere, but is largely North American.
- icebraining 9y agoNorth America is their largest market, but they still have more cities outside it than inside: https://www.uber.com/cities/ https://www.uber.com/cities/
- foepys 9y agoUber is prohibited from operating in Germany like they do elsewhere. So Uber stopped operating in Germany. This was because Uber did not provide adequate insurance for rides and did not comply with German transportation law.
- pfarnsworth 9y agoIncorrect, Uber is in more cities outside of North America than within it.