Uber is way way more convenient to order because of the apps. Same reason airbnb is still better for most people when traveling/renting in a new city. Its way more convenient than the traditional way that fancy updated in decades
We need monopoly and housing regulation so these companies can’t exploit people and cause huge harm to neighborhoods while people still get the benefit of the apps making things way easier.
I went and looked, there seems to be an app for taxis. Seems like it would only be a matter of time before that happened. Looks like it’s been out for 3 years.
I don’t find hotels any more difficult to book than an Airbnb. Go to a website, pick your dates and book. Hotels and actually easier, as you can assume certain things and don’t need to comb though all the details to check if the place requires you to do your own cleaning, has a crazy cleaning fee, is missing certain basic amenities, etc. The last Airbnb I got didn’t have a TV, I assumed it would. I never had to think about that with a hotel. There is a consistency in experience that both Uber and Airbnb lack.
I suppose. Cab companies could do something there, but probably deemed it wasn’t worth it. I will say, my last 2 Uber rides have left a lot to be desired. In one the backseat was full of trash, and even wigs and stuff on floor and the seat next to me. It was gross, but I felt bad giving a shit rating, so I didn’t.
Cabs are less than Uber. But really just take the subway, unless you’re going across town or something where a car is faster.
When cabs are cheaper I question the point of Uber existing in places with a health cab market.
Uber is way way more convenient to order because of the apps. Same reason airbnb is still better for most people when traveling/renting in a new city. Its way more convenient than the traditional way that fancy updated in decades
We need monopoly and housing regulation so these companies can’t exploit people and cause huge harm to neighborhoods while people still get the benefit of the apps making things way easier.
I went and looked, there seems to be an app for taxis. Seems like it would only be a matter of time before that happened. Looks like it’s been out for 3 years.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/curb-request-pay-for-taxis/id299226386
I don’t find hotels any more difficult to book than an Airbnb. Go to a website, pick your dates and book. Hotels and actually easier, as you can assume certain things and don’t need to comb though all the details to check if the place requires you to do your own cleaning, has a crazy cleaning fee, is missing certain basic amenities, etc. The last Airbnb I got didn’t have a TV, I assumed it would. I never had to think about that with a hotel. There is a consistency in experience that both Uber and Airbnb lack.
Curb is actually pretty bad. Only used them a few times and they kept overcharging me every month. Some repeat charge. The bank had to get involved.
Hotels only have good booking systems to compete with Airbnb. They used to have no way to book online, and you had to call.
In addition to the other post, Ubers are incentivized to be clean, pleasant experiences, and cabs absolutely are not.
I suppose. Cab companies could do something there, but probably deemed it wasn’t worth it. I will say, my last 2 Uber rides have left a lot to be desired. In one the backseat was full of trash, and even wigs and stuff on floor and the seat next to me. It was gross, but I felt bad giving a shit rating, so I didn’t.