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I haven't used Uber, but I have used Lyft. I wouldn't trust these drivers' ratings. My experience is that the conditions of the cars are generally better but ab
by sidlls 9y ago
I haven't used Uber, but I have used Lyft. I wouldn't trust these drivers' ratings. My experience is that the conditions of the cars are generally better but about 20% of the time a driver will be at the wrong spot for pick-up. I've had to cancel and demand a refund way too many times. Also the driving isn't any better than the taxi drivers' I've had.
On the other hand I can get a new, clean, well-maintained and current-year car to myself for an entire day from a rental company for a 25% premium (inclusive of all the taxes and fees) on the cost of a round-trip Lyft between my home and my commute train station. When my family travels the weekly rate on such a vehicle is only about the equivalent of 7-8 such round-trips. That's an incredible value, in my view.
- ballenf 9y agoIf you're in an area with free parking, the value of Uber/Lyft is substantially reduced. Alternatively, the total cost of rental cars needs to include $ spent on parking during the rental. Rentals still come out ahead sometimes, which is why it's great we have both options.
- ams6110 9y agoThat's a great point, and clarifies why I have never used these services. Where I live, I park for free anywhere, or at most $1/hr at a street meter.
- ghfbjdhhv 9y agoDriving is work for me - I don't want to pay extra to do work. Also, a lot of the time you need to ride a bus to get between the airport and the rental car place, which is often a slower and generally worse experience that Uber or Lyft.