Using Uber while abroad
Oct 30, 2014 | 1:43 pm
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Oct 30, 2014 | 1:43 pm
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Pre-booking Uber is definitely not a feature I've seen anywhere. It goes completely against their operational model. It's possible they're experimenting with it somewhere though?
Oct 31, 2014 | 3:20 am
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Is UberX and UberXL the same in essence as Lyft? Meaning regular drivers looking to make some side money, as opposed to taxi/limo/private car drivers?
Oct 31, 2014 | 3:44 am
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UberPop is more or less the Uber equivalent - UberX are usually a very narrow range of allowable cars and drivers put in a minimum number of hours.
Oct 31, 2014 | 3:52 am
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But unlike UberBlack/SUV/Van, with X/XL, can the drivers be regular drivers? I thought with Black/SUV/Van, they're required to be licensed as private/taxi/limo drivers, and not any Joe could drive them. Or am I misunderstanding this?
Oct 31, 2014 | 7:21 am
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UberX/XL is regular (unlicensed) drivers for hire. The acceptable range of cars is fairly wide, but I know Crown Victorias (and possibly Grand Marquis) are not allowed to prevent old Taxis & Police Cars from being put into Uber service.
Black/SUV is made up of licensed limo/taxi drivers with a car type requirement, though every time I've used it I've received a Lincoln Town Car.
Uber Plus is being tested in a a few markets (I know LA, for one) which is basically UberX with much tighter car requirements, mostly luxury sedans and SUVs.
Ofcourse, this is just the breakdown in the major US markets... they differ in foreign markets to a wide degree, often dictated by local Taxi/Limo laws.
Black/SUV is made up of licensed limo/taxi drivers with a car type requirement, though every time I've used it I've received a Lincoln Town Car.
Uber Plus is being tested in a a few markets (I know LA, for one) which is basically UberX with much tighter car requirements, mostly luxury sedans and SUVs.
Ofcourse, this is just the breakdown in the major US markets... they differ in foreign markets to a wide degree, often dictated by local Taxi/Limo laws.
Nov 1, 2014 | 6:00 am
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My bad, just clarified th Mrs. She prebooked by calling the uber driver directly and not via Uber. Apologies for incorrect info!
Nov 2, 2014 | 11:05 am
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https://support.uber.com/hc/en-us/ar...on-in-advance-
With Uber, all pickups are made on demand and drivers arrive within minutes, so theres no need to schedule a ride in advance.
The app will show you approximately how far away the closest driver is so you can request your pickup at a time that fits your schedule.
Leaving for an early flight? Open your Uber app about 10-15 minutes before youd like to be picked up so you can gauge the current ETA to your location. Then you can request your ride accordingly.
With Uber, all pickups are made on demand and drivers arrive within minutes, so theres no need to schedule a ride in advance.
The app will show you approximately how far away the closest driver is so you can request your pickup at a time that fits your schedule.
Leaving for an early flight? Open your Uber app about 10-15 minutes before youd like to be picked up so you can gauge the current ETA to your location. Then you can request your ride accordingly.
Nov 2, 2014 | 11:06 am
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Nov 3, 2014 | 8:24 am
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I used it all weekend in Toronto. Most of the UberX's were Honda Civics, Toyota Corollas and equivalents - was picked up in a Range Rover from C'est What, which was a pleasant surprise. I only turned on data roaming for Uber using my normal AT&T Puerto Rico sim card.
Nov 3, 2014 | 12:15 pm
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Woke up this morning at 0530 wanting a taxi about 6AM to get my 0645 flight. Say several taxis milling about the airport (10 minutes away), so jumped in the shower. Got out at 0540, and they'd all gone Had to use mantax instead, arrived 0558, out at 0607, then 13 minutes in "fast track" as the wheelchair brigade were pushed through. Sigh.
Had to use mantax instead, arrived 0558, out at 0607, then 13 minutes in "fast track" as the wheelchair brigade were pushed through. Sigh.
Dec 1, 2014 | 12:41 pm
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I am looking to use Uber in Warsaw. As I will be in Poland for 3 days visiting family, there is no reason to get a SIM. Any luck on hailing via WiFi here?
The one flaw of Uber to my findings thus far! Maybe they should have a computer version for when you are leaving the hotel room, saying what your wearing and your baggage etc.
The one flaw of Uber to my findings thus far! Maybe they should have a computer version for when you are leaving the hotel room, saying what your wearing and your baggage etc.