Originally Posted by
bzcat
One of the issue with Uber and Lyft is that the drivers can see where you are going before they accept your request so they can cheery pick the passengers. I use Uber frequently so I'm not a hater... but I certainly understand the concern that taxi drivers have about this uneven competitive landscape - i.e. taxi drivers cannot choose their fare... they must drive you to your destination after you get in the cab.
I actually kind of like that about Uber. I rather have someone who chooses to take me to my destination than to force someone to drive somewhere they don't want to be. So I am confused. Can you get pick up by UberX at LAX or not? Is it still in the process and not allowed yet? I had been doing one way rental to LAX because long term parking is actually more expansive.
I tried Uber for the first time this past weekend and I have to say that I will never go back to Taxi. I went on 3 trips and the cars are much nicer, the drivers are nicer, the drives are safer and slower, no detour to take the long way, and the wait is less than 5 minutes each time. On one ride, I even told the guy that Uber gave me $20, so you could drive around the blocks to get the full amount. He said it is still my time and don't want to waste my time so he just took me straight there... how nice is that?