Would you rely on Uber for an early airport run?
Mar 24th 2016, 4:49 am
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Would you rely on Uber for an early airport run?
I'm going overseas on Saturday morning and am thinking of making my first Uber booking. The cost is a bit less than if I use a taxi but should I be worried that the Uber car doesn't turn up?
Mar 24th 2016, 4:56 am
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They'd be my first choice
Mar 24th 2016, 4:56 am
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If you live up my way I'm happy to drop you. We're heading to Bunbury at about 9.
Mar 24th 2016, 4:59 am
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Mar 24th 2016, 5:05 am
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Re: Would you rely on Uber for an early airport run?
Admittedly, I've never had a problem with an airport pick up but have on other occasions
Uber knocks the socks off Swan taxis. Better cars, cheaper, more reliable, free water, drivers that can speak English and actually know where they are going
You should get a big discount for your 1st trip too
Uber knocks the socks off Swan taxis. Better cars, cheaper, more reliable, free water, drivers that can speak English and actually know where they are going
You should get a big discount for your 1st trip too
Mar 24th 2016, 5:06 am
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Re: Would you rely on Uber for an early airport run?
I've never had one not turn up either. If it's an airport run just book it for 30 minutes earlier than you need it. You can always hang out in the airport for an extra half hour.
Mar 24th 2016, 5:07 am
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Re: Would you rely on Uber for an early airport run?
Admittedly, I've never had a problem with an airport but have on other occasions
Uber knocks the socks off Swan taxis. Better cars, cheaper, more reliable, free water, drivers that can speak English and actually know where they are going
You should get a big discount for your 1st trip too
Uber knocks the socks off Swan taxis. Better cars, cheaper, more reliable, free water, drivers that can speak English and actually know where they are going
You should get a big discount for your 1st trip too
In case mine doesn't turn up is there an emergency number to ring or can I just as easily book on on the spot?
Mar 24th 2016, 5:07 am
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Mar 24th 2016, 10:58 am
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Did they ask the same question in Kalamazoo?
Mar 24th 2016, 12:33 pm
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Mar 24th 2016, 6:51 pm
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I don't understand why anyone would use (uninsured) Uber when they can get a taxi.
Mar 24th 2016, 10:07 pm
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Re: Would you rely on Uber for an early airport run?
Not used them yet but apparently Brisbane Uber drivers speak English. That alone is a point in their favour and makes them different from 95% of the cab drivers here.
