Can anyone share their experiences with Uber?

I have only used Uber for two trips, from suburbs to downtown and back. I had no problems and would use it again. It was cheaper than a taxis and quicker too. It works extremely well in big cities, like NY/Chicago based on friends' expediences.

I saw a special on TV the other week about a city or 2 that is trying to OUTLAW Uber.. I believe the Taxi union and parking authority is behind it..

I am NOT a taxi driver, but.....what kind of background checks do they go through? What kind of insurance do they carry? What are their licensing requirements? What kind of safety inspections do their cars go through?

I rarely take cabs, but recently did during a business trip to NOLA. After talking to the drivers I was extremely impressed by their system and felt completely safe in their cabs.

Uber may be quick and cheap. But is it safe?

There was an analysis published recently that Uber is the lower cost provider only when the taxi ride would be $35 or more. It isn't like those rides are free. If you didn't feel that giving up your personal driver to use taxis and buses was a good idea, I don't see where Uber changes that game significantly. It is available in less places than taxis. And the drivers deliver you from point A to point B, not very good for sightseeing, shopping and the like. If you are going to restrict your RVing to major cities, you are probably fine, but those cities already have public and private for hire transportation services in place. If you want to see the Grand Canyon, Uber won't be there to help.

I won't use them as they get, keep and share your personal information.
In a taxi you are anonymous.

I'm indifferent to the safety concerns about Uber compared to taxis. We lost a friend 11 years ago when a taxi driver in Las Vegas made a very poor decision with my friend as one of his passengers.

My son has used it several times when he did not want to drive after drinking and is a big fan. Never tried it myself.

No background checks. No safety inspections. In Chicago numerous crimes by drivers.

Ditto in Boston. Taxi drivers are licensed and vetted.

Met a full time RVer that is a Uber driver. According to him he submitted to a background check and is covered by company ins while driving. On the other hand the only time my credit card was stolen it was used for Uber.

Used it a couple times, works fine until there is high demand, and up goes the price. I slightly prefer normal taxis with a name behind them, but I have no reason to doubt Uber drivers.

And on that note, there are a couple big law suites that may change how drivers are perceived...at employees or contractors. Might change Uber entirely.