Re:Can Uber ever make money?
by navs on Saturday April 27, 2019 @05:02AM
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So I used to call the local cab company a lot when taking work trips. Problems Uber solved for me:
- Knowing my location automatically via GPS. I don't always know where I am. I'm on a street near some bar.
- Knowing how long it'll take for my cab to get to me. I don't have to assume it's on its way and wait or call the operator to confirm ETA.
- Paying when I don't have cash. In NZ, not all taxi cabs take cards.
It's a major shift from a phone call. Not a fan of the company but it's certainly changed things with taxi companies now investing in their own apps and Uber alternatives sprouting up.
- Knowing my location automatically via GPS. I don't always know where I am. I'm on a street near some bar. - Knowing how long it'll take for my cab to get to me. I don't have to assume it's on its way and wait or call the operator to confirm ETA. - Paying when I don't have cash. In NZ, not all taxi cabs take cards.
It's a major shift from a phone call. Not a fan of the company but it's certainly changed things with taxi companies now investing in their own apps and Uber alternatives sprouting up.