Originally Posted by
ksandness
And why would you, when there are reliable bus and train options for airport access with predictable and reasonable fares?
Maybe....Faster, easier, more comfortable. As to reasonable fare, it depends on what your time is worth.
Originally Posted by
CanuckFlyHigh
I'm confused, does Uber not make you confirm the surge pricing before you request a vehicle, like it does in North America?
Yes, but what options does that leave you in downtown Tokyo if Uber suddenly triples the fare and you only have 30 minutes left before the check-in deadline at Haneda.
Originally Posted by
chongl
There are price estimates in the app (at least there used to be), and then of course the surge pricing which you have to accept before you get matched with a ride. If you have a time commitment, either pay for the higher cost, or have a backup plan. It's up to you how important getting to your next destination is. If you don't leave yourself enough time for an alternative, that's also a bad move.
One of the main advantages of Uber (or any car service) is (or should I say WAS) is that you don't need a backup plan. You can time it so you don't need to waste time sitting around on a train platform or in the airport terminal. If I had time to blow, I could walk or ride my bike to the airport.
Originally Posted by
angra
When the surge pricing raises the fare above that of a taxi, wouldn't you just take a taxi instead?
Depends where you are and where you're going. On a main thorough fare with no luggage and a short ride? Yes, just raise your hand and you're in a taxi in 10 seconds. Residential neighborhood 5 minutes from a main drag, raining, luggage and a longer trip where you want a comfortable ride? No