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Having used Uber in Geneva it was already quite difficult to get a driver and I think the only advantage people see in Uber nowadays is that you can use an app to order your drive and pay. It was not so much cheaper compared to regular taxi. I see this trend not only in Switzerland.

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Uber is usually substantially more expensive than taxis (and way less convenient) at LAX.

In the middle of the country, it actually shows up, unlike taxis. And is pretty competitive price-wise. But the actually showing up part is why it matters, especially in poorer (i.e., Blacker) areas where taxi companies will actively discriminate.

You must have had bad luck, there are usually tons of drivers (not at 3am though), and prices are a bit lower than taxis (20-50%).

Please bear in mind Geneva is tiny, albeit cosmopolitan place - only around 200k people live in Geneva city. So you can't expect same service density as ie NY or London.

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