Originally Posted by
pinniped
I Ubered all over Lima for 3 days. No issues at all - cars always clean, drivers always friendly. I was impressed: the cars were always compact Kias and such, but definitely nicer than the typical taxi.
I had no problem getting cell service throughout Lima using my U.S. multiband device...it was just slow. It was sufficient to get the Uber requested and confirmed, but viewing real-time maps and such didn't really work.
As for safety, there were at least a dozen times where I was certain we were about to get T-boned in the middle of an intersection. But of course it never happened...somewhat these drivers manage to navigate their way around town without killing each other, which hardly seems possible.
Funny thing is that United was sending me emails with Hertz offers for Lima: I don't see how a foreigner could possibly drive here. You'd have to be from Cairo or Delhi to find this traffic mellow.
Thanks, United+Hertz partnership! They send me those emails even though I live here :P
Yes, Uber cars are top-notch around the ridesharing/cabs business. Over here, Uber is considered one of the most reliable and trustworthy options. There are other options around, but they send you a regular car. The experience has never been like Uber, and I still take Ubers to get around.
Traffic-wise... yeah. That's how we live every day. Unfortunately it's something several citizens don't enjoy. Me, personally, I try to drive around sticking to the rules, but I'd say 50% drivers may just get away with stuff.
If you get caught between two cars and think you'll never get out... believe me, you will. Just trust your driver
