Their prices are often worse than yellow cabs in NYC. They act like locals won't be able to tell but it's pretty obvious when it's a $10 more ask at a time that isn't even busy and there are yellow cabs everywhere.
I'm just pointing out how ridiculous Uber is by trying to charge me significantly more than a yellow cab to get somewhere when I can ballpark the cost pretty easily. It's just a very poor longterm business decision.
Only now do I try other services because I am suspicious that Uber is trying to rip me off.
They charge more... for a better service.
It's not some kind of con or scheme or a rip-off.
I didn’t say it’s a con and sometimes they charge less. But it’s certainly a practice that makes me skeptical and check out other services.
This is a case of Uber using a variety of algorithms to determine just how much they can get out of you. I prefer the old surge pricing model where it was a conscious choice to overpay.
But however clever they may think they are I’m not fooled by their fake market pricing. Only now do I look for cabs and have accounts on competitors when I’m sure Uber is mispricing actual market value.
I assume they know I’m from here so I dont see that side but I’ve had them try some shit and you just need to do battle. In the end you’ll always win.
They have change. Their credit card machine works. If they claim neither then give them below fare and walk out. They will suddenly have change and a working credit card machine.
I don’t know if I could though. I have a certain love for getting on the crowded morning subway. It gives you something to legitimately hate anyways.