that traveling with a kid is tough due to the car seat that no one wants to drag around. I didn’t do it to test it out when I was in Florida a few weeks back, but how many cars actually have kids seats for the extra $10 fee. Is it like 1 car out of 20?
when I'm drunk & they're batting 1000% thus far so no complaints.
Great! Question is after tipping the bartender that opened your beer for you did you tip the driver who got you home safely? 93% of my customers do not....
No I will not drive your 12 year old child to the ER while he is bleeding from his head. I will call 911 for you. And I will wait until they get here.
that’s messed up on many levels.
Re tipping, I think most people use Uber because originally the app was not tip enabled and perceived as cheaper than cabs, so it will take a while to change behaviour.
No I will not drive your 12 year old child to the ER while he is bleeding from his head. I will call 911 for you. And I will wait until they get here.
that’s messed up on many levels.
Re tipping, I think most people use Uber because originally the app was not tip enabled and perceived as cheaper than cabs, so it will take a while to change behaviour.
You are correct sir. Its one of the reasons i decided to get involved in this thread. To let people know how it really is. Uber drivers provide the same service as cabs at a lower cost with a better car. The financial transaction happens seamlessly yet people tip cab drivers but not uber drivers.
Uber used to advertise that the tip was included. It never was. They were sued over it and lost. Many people still believe that the tip is included.
Bottom line with uber....you are getting better service at a lower cost. Take care of the driver.....
It's still a little bit "clunky" to tip your driver through the app. You finish your ride and then get a notification, if you have the app open, to then tip your driver, so sometimes you could be walking to your destination before you have a chance to tip the driver (if you don't give a cash tip).
and I don't remember them advertising it as the tip is included when I started to use them - that wasn't the message to consumers, I remember it as simply as you don't tip their drivers - it's one flat fee - simple transaction. Maybe I'm mis-remembering, it's been a while.
and many people I travel with don't tip cab drivers.
I do and I tip Uber drivers and I did before the app even allowed it, but some places and by some people it's not always done. especially outside the US - where most people think Americans are crazy how they tip everyone - but obviously that's not what we're talking about here.
It's still a little bit "clunky" to tip your driver through the app. You finish your ride and then get a notification, if you have the app open, to then tip your driver, so sometimes you could be walking to your destination before you have a chance to tip the driver (if you don't give a cash tip).
and I don't remember them advertising it as the tip is included when I started to use them - that wasn't the message to consumers, I remember it as simply as you don't tip their drivers - it's one flat fee - simple transaction. Maybe I'm mis-remembering, it's been a while.
and many people I travel with don't tip cab drivers.
I do and I tip Uber drivers and I did before the app even allowed it, but some places and by some people it's not always done. especially outside the US - where most people think Americans are crazy how they tip everyone - but obviously that's not what we're talking about here.
I absolutely agree. Travis K the founder didn't believe in tipping. So he created this culture of no need to tip. Originally it was tip is included but as I said earlier he lost in court on that one because it never was.
I don't blame the pax. It is all on Uber.
Pj us drivers really appreciate the tips. In app or cash. But I want to let you know you are probably getting ripped off by Uber on your fares. Uber keeps track of who tip and raises their fares so they can get their hands on that money.
It's still a little bit "clunky" to tip your driver through the app. You finish your ride and then get a notification, if you have the app open, to then tip your driver, so sometimes you could be walking to your destination before you have a chance to tip the driver (if you don't give a cash tip).
and I don't remember them advertising it as the tip is included when I started to use them - that wasn't the message to consumers, I remember it as simply as you don't tip their drivers - it's one flat fee - simple transaction. Maybe I'm mis-remembering, it's been a while.
and many people I travel with don't tip cab drivers.
I do and I tip Uber drivers and I did before the app even allowed it, but some places and by some people it's not always done. especially outside the US - where most people think Americans are crazy how they tip everyone - but obviously that's not what we're talking about here.
I absolutely agree. Travis K the founder didn't believe in tipping. So he created this culture of no need to tip. Originally it was tip is included but as I said earlier he lost in court on that one because it never was.
I don't blame the pax. It is all on Uber.
Pj us drivers really appreciate the tips. In app or cash. But I want to let you know you are probably getting ripped off by Uber on your fares. Uber keeps track of who tip and raises their fares so they can get their hands on that money.
If this is true, this is good information and also probably in some way illegal. I'm never tipping through the app again.
It's still a little bit "clunky" to tip your driver through the app. You finish your ride and then get a notification, if you have the app open, to then tip your driver, so sometimes you could be walking to your destination before you have a chance to tip the driver (if you don't give a cash tip).
and I don't remember them advertising it as the tip is included when I started to use them - that wasn't the message to consumers, I remember it as simply as you don't tip their drivers - it's one flat fee - simple transaction. Maybe I'm mis-remembering, it's been a while.
and many people I travel with don't tip cab drivers.
I do and I tip Uber drivers and I did before the app even allowed it, but some places and by some people it's not always done. especially outside the US - where most people think Americans are crazy how they tip everyone - but obviously that's not what we're talking about here.
I absolutely agree. Travis K the founder didn't believe in tipping. So he created this culture of no need to tip. Originally it was tip is included but as I said earlier he lost in court on that one because it never was.
I don't blame the pax. It is all on Uber.
Pj us drivers really appreciate the tips. In app or cash. But I want to let you know you are probably getting ripped off by Uber on your fares. Uber keeps track of who tip and raises their fares so they can get their hands on that money.
If this is true, this is good information and also probably in some way illegal. I'm never tipping through the app again.
Same here. I wouldn't put it past them, as they have shown to be a fairly shady operation. But, you can't prove this.
I find myself using LYFT more than Uber right now. And, Uber has turned out to be significantly more expensive than car service when I've compared things like airport trips in NYC. I'm not sure about the comparison to yellow/green cabs.
line at LaGuardia can be 200 people deep at 10pm on a random weeknight. It moves fairly quickly, but you're still looking at 30 - 40 minutes sometimes before you even get in a cab and I'm usually then headed to Manhattan depending on traffic for another 30 minutes - or worse if traffic issues.
I'll pay surge pricing on Uber or higher prices on Lyft to take them over a cab any day.
line at LaGuardia can be 200 people deep at 10pm on a random weeknight. It moves fairly quickly, but you're still looking at 30 - 40 minutes sometimes before you even get in a cab and I'm usually then headed to Manhattan depending on traffic for another 30 minutes - or worse if traffic issues.
I'll pay surge pricing on Uber or higher prices on Lyft to take them over a cab any day.
I pre-book with a car service from my neighborhood before traveling. They meet me outside departures and it is a fraction of what Uber charges, especially with surge pricing.
line at LaGuardia can be 200 people deep at 10pm on a random weeknight. It moves fairly quickly, but you're still looking at 30 - 40 minutes sometimes before you even get in a cab and I'm usually then headed to Manhattan depending on traffic for another 30 minutes - or worse if traffic issues.
I'll pay surge pricing on Uber or higher prices on Lyft to take them over a cab any day.
I pre-book with a car service from my neighborhood before traveling. They meet me outside departures and it is a fraction of what Uber charges, especially with surge pricing.
I'm primarily a business traveler, so when I have a choice convenience usually wins if the costs are up to me.
With tip a cab is typically $50 from LaGuardia to Times Square (just as a guide). I've paid as much as $75 in heavy traffic.
Uber XL costs me $55 plus tip in non-surcharge pricing (so maybe $10-$15 more) and no or very little wait and unexpected traffic doesn't change my price. Uber pool would be less, but I don't like riding with strangers.
car service is one thing and as this thread has discussed that's not mainly who Uber competes with. cabs, it does.
line at LaGuardia can be 200 people deep at 10pm on a random weeknight. It moves fairly quickly, but you're still looking at 30 - 40 minutes sometimes before you even get in a cab and I'm usually then headed to Manhattan depending on traffic for another 30 minutes - or worse if traffic issues.
I'll pay surge pricing on Uber or higher prices on Lyft to take them over a cab any day.
I pre-book with a car service from my neighborhood before traveling. They meet me outside departures and it is a fraction of what Uber charges, especially with surge pricing.
I'm primarily a business traveler, so when I have a choice convenience usually wins if the costs are up to me.
With tip a cab is typically $50 from LaGuardia to Times Square (just as a guide). I've paid as much as $75 in heavy traffic.
Uber XL costs me $55 plus tip in non-surcharge pricing (so maybe $10-$15 more) and no or very little wait and unexpected traffic doesn't change my price. Uber pool would be less, but I don't like riding with strangers.
car service is one thing and as this thread has discussed that's not mainly who Uber competes with. cabs, it does.
That's fair enough. But, for airport rides, I've found Uber to be more expensive than cabs also. But, that is also going to Brooklyn, as opposed to Manhattan where there is supposed to be a flat fare on cabs from the airport.
Ever use Juno? I got an email that they are coming to nj. Any info is appreciated.
I recall receiving promotional Juno CDs in the mail in the 1990s ... similar to the AOL CDs that came every couple of weeks ... they were referred to as "coasters" because there were so many of them
Don't think it is available in nj.
Great! Question is after tipping the bartender that opened your beer for you did you tip the driver who got you home safely? 93% of my customers do not....
Re tipping, I think most people use Uber because originally the app was not tip enabled and perceived as cheaper than cabs, so it will take a while to change behaviour.
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No I will not drive your 12 year old child to the ER while he is bleeding from his head. I will call 911 for you. And I will wait until they get here.
that’s messed up on many levels.
Re tipping, I think most people use Uber because originally the app was not tip enabled and perceived as cheaper than cabs, so it will take a while to change behaviour.
You are correct sir. Its one of the reasons i decided to get involved in this thread. To let people know how it really is. Uber drivers provide the same service as cabs at a lower cost with a better car. The financial transaction happens seamlessly yet people tip cab drivers but not uber drivers.
Uber used to advertise that the tip was included. It never was. They were sued over it and lost. Many people still believe that the tip is included.
Bottom line with uber....you are getting better service at a lower cost. Take care of the driver.....
It's still a little bit "clunky" to tip your driver through the app. You finish your ride and then get a notification, if you have the app open, to then tip your driver, so sometimes you could be walking to your destination before you have a chance to tip the driver (if you don't give a cash tip).
and I don't remember them advertising it as the tip is included when I started to use them - that wasn't the message to consumers, I remember it as simply as you don't tip their drivers - it's one flat fee - simple transaction. Maybe I'm mis-remembering, it's been a while.
and many people I travel with don't tip cab drivers.
I do and I tip Uber drivers and I did before the app even allowed it, but some places and by some people it's not always done. especially outside the US - where most people think Americans are crazy how they tip everyone - but obviously that's not what we're talking about here.
It's still a little bit "clunky" to tip your driver through the app. You finish your ride and then get a notification, if you have the app open, to then tip your driver, so sometimes you could be walking to your destination before you have a chance to tip the driver (if you don't give a cash tip).
and I don't remember them advertising it as the tip is included when I started to use them - that wasn't the message to consumers, I remember it as simply as you don't tip their drivers - it's one flat fee - simple transaction. Maybe I'm mis-remembering, it's been a while.
and many people I travel with don't tip cab drivers.
I do and I tip Uber drivers and I did before the app even allowed it, but some places and by some people it's not always done. especially outside the US - where most people think Americans are crazy how they tip everyone - but obviously that's not what we're talking about here.
I absolutely agree. Travis K the founder didn't believe in tipping. So he created this culture of no need to tip. Originally it was tip is included but as I said earlier he lost in court on that one because it never was.
I don't blame the pax. It is all on Uber.
Pj us drivers really appreciate the tips. In app or cash. But I want to let you know you are probably getting ripped off by Uber on your fares. Uber keeps track of who tip and raises their fares so they can get their hands on that money.
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is really Ubers fault. not the passengers IMO.
It's still a little bit "clunky" to tip your driver through the app. You finish your ride and then get a notification, if you have the app open, to then tip your driver, so sometimes you could be walking to your destination before you have a chance to tip the driver (if you don't give a cash tip).
and I don't remember them advertising it as the tip is included when I started to use them - that wasn't the message to consumers, I remember it as simply as you don't tip their drivers - it's one flat fee - simple transaction. Maybe I'm mis-remembering, it's been a while.
and many people I travel with don't tip cab drivers.
I do and I tip Uber drivers and I did before the app even allowed it, but some places and by some people it's not always done. especially outside the US - where most people think Americans are crazy how they tip everyone - but obviously that's not what we're talking about here.
I absolutely agree. Travis K the founder didn't believe in tipping. So he created this culture of no need to tip. Originally it was tip is included but as I said earlier he lost in court on that one because it never was.
I don't blame the pax. It is all on Uber.
Pj us drivers really appreciate the tips. In app or cash. But I want to let you know you are probably getting ripped off by Uber on your fares. Uber keeps track of who tip and raises their fares so they can get their hands on that money.
If this is true, this is good information and also probably in some way illegal. I'm never tipping through the app again.
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In comment 14245490 pjcas18 said:
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is really Ubers fault. not the passengers IMO.
It's still a little bit "clunky" to tip your driver through the app. You finish your ride and then get a notification, if you have the app open, to then tip your driver, so sometimes you could be walking to your destination before you have a chance to tip the driver (if you don't give a cash tip).
and I don't remember them advertising it as the tip is included when I started to use them - that wasn't the message to consumers, I remember it as simply as you don't tip their drivers - it's one flat fee - simple transaction. Maybe I'm mis-remembering, it's been a while.
and many people I travel with don't tip cab drivers.
I do and I tip Uber drivers and I did before the app even allowed it, but some places and by some people it's not always done. especially outside the US - where most people think Americans are crazy how they tip everyone - but obviously that's not what we're talking about here.
I absolutely agree. Travis K the founder didn't believe in tipping. So he created this culture of no need to tip. Originally it was tip is included but as I said earlier he lost in court on that one because it never was.
I don't blame the pax. It is all on Uber.
Pj us drivers really appreciate the tips. In app or cash. But I want to let you know you are probably getting ripped off by Uber on your fares. Uber keeps track of who tip and raises their fares so they can get their hands on that money.
If this is true, this is good information and also probably in some way illegal. I'm never tipping through the app again.
I find myself using LYFT more than Uber right now. And, Uber has turned out to be significantly more expensive than car service when I've compared things like airport trips in NYC. I'm not sure about the comparison to yellow/green cabs.
I'll pay surge pricing on Uber or higher prices on Lyft to take them over a cab any day.
I'll pay surge pricing on Uber or higher prices on Lyft to take them over a cab any day.
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line at LaGuardia can be 200 people deep at 10pm on a random weeknight. It moves fairly quickly, but you're still looking at 30 - 40 minutes sometimes before you even get in a cab and I'm usually then headed to Manhattan depending on traffic for another 30 minutes - or worse if traffic issues.
I'll pay surge pricing on Uber or higher prices on Lyft to take them over a cab any day.
I pre-book with a car service from my neighborhood before traveling. They meet me outside departures and it is a fraction of what Uber charges, especially with surge pricing.
I'm primarily a business traveler, so when I have a choice convenience usually wins if the costs are up to me.
With tip a cab is typically $50 from LaGuardia to Times Square (just as a guide). I've paid as much as $75 in heavy traffic.
Uber XL costs me $55 plus tip in non-surcharge pricing (so maybe $10-$15 more) and no or very little wait and unexpected traffic doesn't change my price. Uber pool would be less, but I don't like riding with strangers.
car service is one thing and as this thread has discussed that's not mainly who Uber competes with. cabs, it does.
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In comment 14246233 pjcas18 said:
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line at LaGuardia can be 200 people deep at 10pm on a random weeknight. It moves fairly quickly, but you're still looking at 30 - 40 minutes sometimes before you even get in a cab and I'm usually then headed to Manhattan depending on traffic for another 30 minutes - or worse if traffic issues.
I'll pay surge pricing on Uber or higher prices on Lyft to take them over a cab any day.
I pre-book with a car service from my neighborhood before traveling. They meet me outside departures and it is a fraction of what Uber charges, especially with surge pricing.
I'm primarily a business traveler, so when I have a choice convenience usually wins if the costs are up to me.
With tip a cab is typically $50 from LaGuardia to Times Square (just as a guide). I've paid as much as $75 in heavy traffic.
Uber XL costs me $55 plus tip in non-surcharge pricing (so maybe $10-$15 more) and no or very little wait and unexpected traffic doesn't change my price. Uber pool would be less, but I don't like riding with strangers.
car service is one thing and as this thread has discussed that's not mainly who Uber competes with. cabs, it does.
I recall receiving promotional Juno CDs in the mail in the 1990s ... similar to the AOL CDs that came every couple of weeks ... they were referred to as "coasters" because there were so many of them