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This is just anecdotal, but I’ve found yellow cabs in SF in the past 4 years to be some of the worst cab experiences I’ve had anywhere. Drivers saying things th
by cactus2093 7y ago
This is just anecdotal, but I’ve found yellow cabs in SF in the past 4 years to be some of the worst cab experiences I’ve had anywhere. Drivers saying things that make me really uncomfortable, or seeming a little unstable, also driving more recklessly than the typical Uber or Lyft driver. To the point where even if I’m in an area like fisherman’s wharf now where yellow cabs are plentiful, I’d rather walk a couple blocks to a side street and call a rideshare car than take a taxi.
I know Uber and lyft are a bit unpopular on here these days but from my perspective as a rider, even aside from the convenience of hailing a ride anywhere, they are just such a better experience on average than taxis. The rating system seems to be a much stronger incentivizer of good behavior than the old fashioned taxi regulations were.
- mhdhn 7y agoAgree. Same in most places. Tel Aviv, LA, Boston, ...
- galfarragem 7y agoWhen you are a tourist, Uber/Lyft are the only way to get a fair fare.
- t34543 7y agoAs a former resident of NYC there is always an angle for them to scam you. Tourist or not. Get loud and crazy and suddenly the driver found change, accepts CCs, etc.
- kerng 7y agoThis is why most people take an Uber - the taxi experience did not change much. Smelly car, smoking driver, dangerous/lost navigation, no CC reader,... Even if Uber were to raise prices or subsidize less, I doubt people would switch back to taxis.
- mandeepj 7y ago> driving more recklessly than the typical Uber or Lyft driver A lot of uber/lyft drivers have horrible driving skills. They have no respect for walk signal - keep-on honking while pedestrians are crossing.