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If you get UBERx its $3.25/mi now but still higher than cab pricing.

• officemonkey 14y ago
  Have you ever taken a taxicab in DC? DC cabs are dumps. Getting one with air conditioning is a crapshoot. Another city that has really crap cab service is Detroit. Both cities have thriving private car services because for a little bit more money, you get a much better experience. Combine that better experience with app convenience and for most people the extra money doesn't matter.
  • goostavos 14y ago
    Totally agree. Getting a cab in sweltering mid-summer DC weather is freaking awful. I almost always shell out the few extra bucks for a town car on my way back to the airport. It cozy, air conditioned, and even smells nice. I also get really, really tired of the credit card dance that every cab driver does. Before I hop in a cab, "You take credit cards, right?" "Oh, sure! Of course!" Then we arrive at destination "Buddy, you don't have cash? C'mon? My machine doesn't work. There's an ATM inside, you could just run in and get some cash." "Not my problem, champ. You can take the card, or you call call your boss." Not to be stingy, but complaining at me for paying you the way I said I was going to pay you is not the best way to get a good tip. I'll definitely checkout the Uber service (If it is still around) next time I'm in DC.
    • gte910h 14y ago
      They do that in Atlanta too. Also fuck with the "Business to residential" fare and try to not turn on the meter and instead charge you the much higher business to business zone fare