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Looking at this another way, this one-quarter revenue coming from users in five cities probably is showing these users as the power users of the app so these ar
by forkLding 7y ago
Looking at this another way, this one-quarter revenue coming from users in five cities probably is showing these users as the power users of the app so these are probably the least likely to suddenly give up Uber because they already have a habit and Uber is already such a big part of their life.
- mc32 7y agoNYC has definitely always had a taxi "habit" despite their transit. I think London is similar. On the other hand Tokyo (which has one of the best transit systems) has lots if taxis as well, but I guess Über hasn't had much traction compared to local taxis (they've always been clean and offered good service).
- samsonradu 7y agoAbout 3 years ago I've had issues multiple times in Tokyo with taxi drivers not speaking english at all, thus not being able to communicate the destination. I assume Uber would smooth over that aspect as there is literally no need for communication.
- mc32 7y agoI don't doubt that, but foreigners who don't speak some Japanese is a real small percentage of the people who use taxi services. If this were a general problem, then I think Über would likely do better in a place like Tokyo.
- Grue3 7y agoUber is not allowed to compete in Tokyo. When you use Uber, it just calls a normal licensed taxi. The advantage is presumably the fact that it shows your destination to the driver without you having to explain it, but for locals there's literally no advantage.
- tyingq 7y ago"I think London is similar." Taxi culture gets boosted a bit when the city charges you £11.50/day to drive your own car.