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BNA/LION · 12 September 2014, 10:01 AM

We took UBER to a local casino, just over an hour there was only $62!

Awesome first experience/ride. I would highly recommend UBER to anyone here. I received an email to give out if you want to sign up and get a $30 discount.... https://www.uber.com/invite/9ansz

Promo Code: 9ansz

ocabj · 12 September 2014, 10:02 AM

From the consumer side, Uber is great. I had only positive experiences when I used Uber.

But I know two people who drove for Uber on the side, and they both switched to Lyft due to changes Uber made which cut into their take.

antbkny · 12 September 2014, 10:06 AM

Use uber all the time here in NYC. It's great. Washington, D.C. Also

Hotel Guy · 12 September 2014, 10:25 AM

I only use uber here in Chicago (well, Lyft too). I avoid hailing a cab the old fashioned way by all means. Uber drivers are generally very nice and personable, you know when they are going to be there, and there is no monetary transaction to think about. Get in, go, get out. Why didn't I think of it 4 years ago and become a billionaire?

b06tmm · 12 September 2014, 10:25 AM

They just approved Uber here in New Orleans.

bmpwatch · 12 September 2014, 10:26 AM

all the time when I'm in LA....ridiculously cheap compared to a standard taxi

tfly212 · 12 September 2014, 11:08 AM

I use it about equally to cabs now in NYC...we even used it to get to the hospital when my wife was giving birth to our son. I think our driver was white knuckling it the whole way as he thought she would have the baby in the car but he was great.

Use them exclusively in Chicago as well...regular cabs there tend to be pretty awful.

vitalsignsrn · 12 September 2014, 12:07 PM

Thanks for mentioning this. Is a good resource. :-)

psv · 12 September 2014, 12:10 PM

Use it all the time in DC and SF.

GB-man · 12 September 2014, 12:12 PM

All the time in NYC and NJ. Sometimes I just use it to hail a cab and other times for long trips. An excellent and sometimes costly resource to have at your disposal if you get drunk across town and feel lazy

Angrypuppy · 12 September 2014, 12:21 PM

Used Uber for the first time a week ago in San Francisco.

Great experience, I will use them again.

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rr-nyc · 12 September 2014, 12:23 PM

Its a great service and super convenient but with some serious flaws. I use Uber in NYC when there are no cabs due to shift changes and/traffic but never because of inclement weather.

Their surge pricing is ridiculous and I think the CEO is an ahole for the way he defends this form of price gouging. Oh, and if you don't pay attention, they'll take the longest, most congested route possible to drive up your fare

alubin · 12 September 2014, 12:37 PM

I use it all the time so long as theres no surge pricing. That gets ridiculous.

vitalsignsrn · 12 September 2014, 12:38 PM

GB-man.....An excellent and sometimes costly resource to have at your disposal if you get drunk across town and feel lazy

[/QUOTE]

It wouldn't cost so much if you got drunk in town.

Rockrolex · 12 September 2014, 12:50 PM

I use Uber mostly in DC to get to DCA or IAD when I know the cost of parking would be more than the Uber charge round trip. I also used Uber in NYC when we spent 15 frustrating minutes trying to hail a cab at 5:30 PM. The Uber car arrived within 5 minutes. Great service. Much better than regular taxis.

Hairdude1 · 12 September 2014, 12:53 PM

I use Uber all the time here in Chicago, cleaner cars and great drivers!

Trouble15 · 12 September 2014, 01:29 PM

Yup, I use Uber in NYC, love it!

Baco Noir · 12 September 2014, 01:56 PM

I've used it in ABQ and PHX recently on business trips and loved it. Saved 25-30% over a car, the cars were clean and drivers were nice. I'll continue to use them for sure.

SUBversive · 12 September 2014, 02:45 PM

Seems pretty cool. But I can't see how they claim the vehicles standard insurance policy will afford coverage. Most policies have exclusions if you are using your car for hire.

mjclark32 · 12 September 2014, 09:33 PM

Whenever were in NYC we use uber, almost exclusively.

powerfunk · 12 September 2014, 10:02 PM

I refuse to use a regular cab in Boston anymore. Uber rules.

texex91 · 12 September 2014, 10:46 PM

Uber rocks. Use it almost every week when I fly into Dallas.

Baco Noir · 12 September 2014, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUBversive

Seems pretty cool. But I can't see how they claim the vehicles standard insurance policy will afford coverage. Most policies have exclusions if you are using your car for hire.

They do have insurance above their personal policies when they have a passenger.

https://support.uber.com/hc/en-us/ar...s-an-accident-

antbkny · 12 September 2014, 11:29 PM

i even used them this summer to call an icecream truck for my crew lol
http://www.engadget.com/2014/07/17/u...eam-on-demand/

azguy · 13 September 2014, 12:04 AM

Uber is incredible, I was in a crowd of people leaving a sporting event and the car literally pulled up within 5 feet of me...

sea-dweller · 13 September 2014, 01:12 AM

All the time, especially to get a ride to/from the airport for business trips (my employer pays). Always good service.

sea-dweller · 13 September 2014, 01:13 AM

Only complaint is that Uber is not available in Las Vegas. Seems that the cab union has the market all controlled.

vwpilot · 13 September 2014, 04:47 AM

Use it all the time. Never had a poor experience with them. I use them mostly to and from the airport.

scottIN · 13 September 2014, 05:13 AM

Just curious since I don't know much about them. How do they get around the laws in each city? Like I know in most places you have to have a license or medallion to operate a car for hire.

EEParker · 13 September 2014, 06:36 AM

Use it all the time but yesterday the app failed when I was trying to get to the airport. Nearly missed my flight.

12 September 2014, 10:01 AM	#1
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12 September 2014, 10:02 AM	#2
ocabj "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Jonathan Ocab Location: Riverside, CA Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 279	From the consumer side, Uber is great. I had only positive experiences when I used Uber. But I know two people who drove for Uber on the side, and they both switched to Lyft due to changes Uber made which cut into their take. __________________ They took my rings, they took my Rolex. I looked at the brotha said, "Damn, what's next?"

12 September 2014, 10:25 AM	#5
b06tmm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Tim Location: South Shore Posts: 834	They just approved Uber here in New Orleans. __________________ Well, our first album took a day to record. Our second album took even longer ~ George Harrison

12 September 2014, 12:21 PM	#11
Angrypuppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Jason Location: FL390 Posts: 2,376	Used Uber for the first time a week ago in San Francisco. Great experience, I will use them again. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ It's not about the watch a man wears, it's about what a man does while he's wearing the watch....Toomuchtalk

12 September 2014, 12:50 PM	#15
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,969	I use Uber mostly in DC to get to DCA or IAD when I know the cost of parking would be more than the Uber charge round trip. I also used Uber in NYC when we spent 15 frustrating minutes trying to hail a cab at 5:30 PM. The Uber car arrived within 5 minutes. Great service. Much better than regular taxis. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

12 September 2014, 10:06 AM	#3
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	Use uber all the time here in NYC. It's great. Washington, D.C. Also

12 September 2014, 10:25 AM	#4
Hotel Guy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 40	I only use uber here in Chicago (well, Lyft too). I avoid hailing a cab the old fashioned way by all means. Uber drivers are generally very nice and personable, you know when they are going to be there, and there is no monetary transaction to think about. Get in, go, get out. Why didn't I think of it 4 years ago and become a billionaire?

12 September 2014, 10:26 AM	#6
bmpwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Brad Location: Boston / FL Posts: 679	all the time when I'm in LA....ridiculously cheap compared to a standard taxi

12 September 2014, 11:08 AM	#7
tfly212 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Terry Location: New York City Watch: Daytona or BLNR Posts: 491	I use it about equally to cabs now in NYC...we even used it to get to the hospital when my wife was giving birth to our son. I think our driver was white knuckling it the whole way as he thought she would have the baby in the car but he was great. Use them exclusively in Chicago as well...regular cabs there tend to be pretty awful.

12 September 2014, 12:07 PM	#8
vitalsignsrn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Judy Location: Ontario Watch: 116234 - 14060M Posts: 4,607	Thanks for mentioning this. Is a good resource. :-)

12 September 2014, 12:10 PM	#9
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Use it all the time in DC and SF.

12 September 2014, 12:12 PM	#10
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	All the time in NYC and NJ. Sometimes I just use it to hail a cab and other times for long trips. An excellent and sometimes costly resource to have at your disposal if you get drunk across town and feel lazy

12 September 2014, 12:23 PM	#12
rr-nyc Liar & Ratbag Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: NYC / Miami Beach Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 5,344	Its a great service and super convenient but with some serious flaws. I use Uber in NYC when there are no cabs due to shift changes and/traffic but never because of inclement weather. Their surge pricing is ridiculous and I think the CEO is an ahole for the way he defends this form of price gouging. Oh, and if you don't pay attention, they'll take the longest, most congested route possible to drive up your fare

12 September 2014, 12:37 PM	#13
alubin "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Watch: All please! Posts: 1,042	I use it all the time so long as theres no surge pricing. That gets ridiculous.

12 September 2014, 12:38 PM	#14
vitalsignsrn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Judy Location: Ontario Watch: 116234 - 14060M Posts: 4,607	GB-man.....An excellent and sometimes costly resource to have at your disposal if you get drunk across town and feel lazy [/QUOTE] It wouldn't cost so much if you got drunk in town.

12 September 2014, 12:53 PM	#16
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I use Uber all the time here in Chicago, cleaner cars and great drivers! __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

12 September 2014, 01:29 PM	#17
Trouble15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 8,884	Yup, I use Uber in NYC, love it!

12 September 2014, 01:56 PM	#18
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 4,973	I've used it in ABQ and PHX recently on business trips and loved it. Saved 25-30% over a car, the cars were clean and drivers were nice. I'll continue to use them for sure. __________________ Current Collection: Rolex 126619LB, 116710BLNR, and 216570 polar Explorer II; Omega Apollo 8 Speedmaster and Planet Ocean 42; Tudor BB Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition; Nomos Neomatik 42; Breitling Aerospace, Avenger Blackbird, & SuperOcean 44; Doxa 300 Pro Carbon; Stowa Limette; Laco Napa Flieger; Mickey Mouse Timex Electric; and dare I say it...an Apple Watch too

12 September 2014, 02:45 PM	#19
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	Seems pretty cool. But I can't see how they claim the vehicles standard insurance policy will afford coverage. Most policies have exclusions if you are using your car for hire.

12 September 2014, 09:33 PM	#20
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Whenever were in NYC we use uber, almost exclusively. __________________

12 September 2014, 10:02 PM	#21
powerfunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Rob Location: Boston, MA Watch: 1530 Posts: 3,799	I refuse to use a regular cab in Boston anymore. Uber rules.

12 September 2014, 10:46 PM	#22
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Uber rocks. Use it almost every week when I fly into Dallas.

12 September 2014, 11:29 PM	#24
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	i even used them this summer to call an icecream truck for my crew lol http://www.engadget.com/2014/07/17/u...eam-on-demand/

13 September 2014, 12:04 AM	#25
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Uber is incredible, I was in a crowd of people leaving a sporting event and the car literally pulled up within 5 feet of me...

13 September 2014, 01:12 AM	#26
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	All the time, especially to get a ride to/from the airport for business trips (my employer pays). Always good service.

13 September 2014, 01:13 AM	#27
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Only complaint is that Uber is not available in Las Vegas. Seems that the cab union has the market all controlled.

13 September 2014, 04:47 AM	#28
vwpilot "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Virgina Watch: Omega PO 8500 Posts: 112	Use it all the time. Never had a poor experience with them. I use them mostly to and from the airport. __________________ www.jimsykes.com

13 September 2014, 05:13 AM	#29
scottIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Indiana Watch: 14060 Posts: 210	Just curious since I don't know much about them. How do they get around the laws in each city? Like I know in most places you have to have a license or medallion to operate a car for hire.

13 September 2014, 06:36 AM	#30
EEParker "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Parker Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 337	Use it all the time but yesterday the app failed when I was trying to get to the airport. Nearly missed my flight.

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