Can anyone share their experiences with Uber?
I recently started using Uber to get around when my wife is using our one and only vehicle. I get picked up within 4-5 minutes when closer to town and in about 15-20 minutes when I'm at our campgroun...
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Uber requires you to have insurance. However, most personal insurance policies will not cover you if you're using your vehicle for a commercial purpose. Get injured in an uber car, and your injuries may not be covered by the drivers insurance and you may be on your own. Uber, at this point, steps back and says "hey, we're not a transportation company, were a technology company. We just match riders up with independent drivers who told us they have insurance, so we're not responsible".
Yeah, they want pictures of your car. That's great, you will get a car without rust. What about safety items? In New Jersey they inspect for emissions, but nothing else. Someone using uber in my state may be happy to know the car they're stepping into isn't a huge polluter (provided it has a valid inspection sticker) but what about brakes, tires, lights, front end components, etc? Cabs are much more regulated on safety items.
Background checks. There's been documentated cases of uber drivers attacking drivers, keeping items left in the car, etc. can it happen in a cab? Sure. But remember, uber is going to step back and say they're a tech company and if you have issues go after the driver since he worked independently. There's also been documentated cases of people with extensive records being able to become uber drivers. All of which is why they started uber x or plus or whatever they call it. Basically the background check is more extensive. But, it's not available everywhere, and you pay extra for it.
There are reasons cabs are more expensive. They're heavily regulated, the companies are forced to have the appropriate insurance, the drivers go through a more rigorous background check (and the companies can be held responsible for them) and the cares are inspected for safety items.
Almost ever city has apps where you can summon a cab much like uber. I'll stick to them. A few bucks saved isn't worth the risk, at least to me.
Yeah, they want pictures of your car. That's great, you will get a car without rust. What about safety items? In New Jersey they inspect for emissions, but nothing else. Someone using uber in my state may be happy to know the car they're stepping into isn't a huge polluter (provided it has a valid inspection sticker) but what about brakes, tires, lights, front end components, etc? Cabs are much more regulated on safety items.
Background checks. There's been documentated cases of uber drivers attacking drivers, keeping items left in the car, etc. can it happen in a cab? Sure. But remember, uber is going to step back and say they're a tech company and if you have issues go after the driver since he worked independently. There's also been documentated cases of people with extensive records being able to become uber drivers. All of which is why they started uber x or plus or whatever they call it. Basically the background check is more extensive. But, it's not available everywhere, and you pay extra for it.
There are reasons cabs are more expensive. They're heavily regulated, the companies are forced to have the appropriate insurance, the drivers go through a more rigorous background check (and the companies can be held responsible for them) and the cares are inspected for safety items.
Almost ever city has apps where you can summon a cab much like uber. I'll stick to them. A few bucks saved isn't worth the risk, at least to me.
