Can anyone share their experiences with Uber?

[holstein13]

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 campground. So far so good.

I'm hoping to see if anyone else has any experiences with this service. Would it be possible to forgo a toad, rental car or taxis using only Uber?

[jfkmk]

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?

[ford_truck_guy]

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..

[APT]

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.