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Old Feb 6, 2017 | 11:58 pm
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Originally Posted by Jaimito Cartero
I'd take issue with the last sentence. Uber is not always on time, not always a good experience, and certainly not always correct.

Be aware of the "war" between Uber drivers and taxi drivers. Many hotels will not allow Uber vehicles into their property. As a recent post told how it took 4 Uber orders at the airport to get 1 ride.

I do use Uber in Bali, but please be aware of the challenges involved.
I do agree that at the airport the lack of access for Uber drivers makes things difficult. On my last trip I gave up on the Uber and took a regular taxi (after challenging the price of course).

I also agree that the "war" is evident, but in my view they are all trying to make a living, and I support the Uber drivers regularly because it also happens to result in lower fares for me. Same goes for the property access, I always arranged pick-up and drop off on the street rather than on the hotel property.

Apart from that I stick to my opinion. MY Uber experiences were all positive. YMMV of course.
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