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I've used shitty cabs in some places, including the US where they were surprisingly poor. So I can understand Uber has some appeal. Here in the UK it's Uber th

I've used shitty cabs in some places, including the US where they were surprisingly poor. So I can understand Uber has some appeal. Here in the UK it's Uber that needs to get a clue. After a few tries of Uber I just use cabs as they're consistently reliable and have a clue where they're going, and local rat runs. Without needing to piss about with the sat nav. I've never had a cab driver phone me to ask where I'm going then not show. Uber have done this twice. So they score near zero for reliability which is what I need from a vehicle service. Just as well really considering the assorted revelations about their dodgy practices.

tluyben2 8y ago
> I've never had a cab driver phone me to ask where I'm going then not show. Uber have done this twice. They do that in the UK a lot because they don't like the ride, so they cancel. When they call me I always act like I cannot hear them (which is often the case) and then they always turn up. I don't think they are supposed to know where you are going before they arrive.
- NeedMoreTea 8y ago
  Interesting. I didn't realise that was the game, or how to play. :) With cabs they've known destination first for ages unless you hail. Kind of hard on the Uber drivers if they don't know if it's a 10 minute or 2 hr drive ahead.