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Ok, now how about a sincere focus on safety and driver accountability? I started using Uber and Lyft several years ago in NYC because the taxis were horrible.
by danenania 7y ago
Ok, now how about a sincere focus on safety and driver accountability?
I started using Uber and Lyft several years ago in NYC because the taxis were horrible. More than half the rides would feature a driver on the phone, severe road rage, and reckless driving.
Now it seems to have come full circle. Ridesharing is almost as bad as taxis used to be. Some drivers are great, but many are rude and seem to use the roads as an outlet for pent up aggression. In SF, around 1 in 10 are obviously stoned. More are overtired and easily distracted.
So I'm back to driving or public transit. I love ridesharing and would use it all the time if it was safe, but I'm not putting my life or a family member's life in the hands of companies that can't guarantee a competent driver.
- my_username_is_ 7y agoAt least with ridehailing apps you have a feedback mechanism to flag these drivers. If enough people have negative experiences, they won't be able to drive for that platform.
- astura 7y agoI don't use that feature unless the infraction is very major (like the guy who swerved into incoming traffic while texting). The reason being is I don't want to look like I'm complaining for the sake of complaining or trying to get free rides/Uber credit.
- phil248 7y agoIt's important to rate poor drivers with low scores because a) you won't be matched with them again and b) you're potentially helping remove them as a driver to the benefit of other riders. If they want to give you credits as well, so be it.
- astura 7y agoYeah, I agree with this. Ridesharing drivers have gotten SO BAD, its rare I get one that doesn't have at least a few traffic infractions during a 10-15 minute ride.