Originally Posted by
iahphx
I heard about Uber Paris after last month's taxi strike. I've never used them in the USA because I'm mostly a drive-myself-around suburban guy.
But I've got a party of 5 I need to get from CDG to central Paris next month. Public transport options don't make sense for 5 people, so we were going to grab a taxi.
I'm intrigued with the idea of using Uber instead, though. Could I easily get a vehicle for 5 with them, though? If so, if I sign up with new member credits being offered on viewfromthewing and such, could I use those credits in Paris. If so, it might be a good deal for me.
Thanks for the help.
EDIT: Surprised there's not more discussion of Uber Paris. I did go on their website and figured out that CDG-"right bank" transport in a van was at a fixed price of 80 euros. That's not a deal, as some Paris taxis will seat 5 and I understand the fare goes for about 50-55 euros plus some extra nuisance fees.
I also determined that the "hipmunk" credit that you see on viewfromthewing and such is good only in the USA.
Yes there are the "van" taxis at CDG, but you either have to call for one G7 or wait until one arrives (the dispatcher has to ask for it). You'd have to pay around 2:50 extra per person (from what I last recall, but I think the prices have risen, since minimum fair has risen as well). Then you'd have to pay extra for the luggage. I don't know what arr in the right bank you are going to, but the last time I took a taxi to just across the river was 60 euros (before all the price increases). And that is for one person alone.