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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsCan someone tell me how I can "do" Uber when I need a ride to the doc's office, etc...?
I don't drive in downtown New Haven by myself any more and city cabs are very expensive and often don't come on time for my appointments.
I know I have to have an account...
underpants
(183,019 posts)It's a pretty simple sign up process.
CTyankee
(63,926 posts)Lochloosa
(16,084 posts)Easy.
mr_lebowski
(33,643 posts)The Apps should be available through the Apple or Google App stores, depending on which kind of phone you have.
I've always used Lyft and always been very happy w/the service I've gotten. Nice drivers, nice cars, reasonable rates, etc.
Edit: Maybe it's do-able via PC but I've never heard of it ...
CTyankee
(63,926 posts)Phoenix61
(17,025 posts)If there aren't a lot of drivers in your area it can be hit or miss. I almost got stuck in Sante Fe because there weren't any Iber drivers Thanksgiving night. Luckily, there were Lyft drivers and someone where I was at called one for me.
underpants
(183,019 posts)Sometimes I see that option and sometimes not.
Mind you I was trying to plan a pick up for a 80 mile ride in Georgia. Sometimes I had the option and sometimes not.
DonaldsRump
(7,715 posts)it's really nice when you have an early morning flight and you have a guaranteed fare set many hours ahead that is much cheaper (usually) than taxis or even Uber.
CTyankee
(63,926 posts)DonaldsRump
(7,715 posts)If it's an android, go to Google Play to download the app; if it's Apple, go to the Apple Store (I think) to download the app.
If you don't have a smartphone, I don't know if either service will work.
brush
(53,977 posts)to sigh up. You have to link it to you bank account so there's not money exchange with the driver. You'll get a text later if you want to tip the driver.
I think you can schedule a ride on a computer but don't know how you would schedule a ride back.
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)If there are enough drivers in the area, it shouldn't take very long to get a driver at your residence. You will be able to see where the driver is and how long it will take via the GPS on the app, so you will know where the car is at all times.
I use it quite a bit. I live in a city so I can get cars pretty quickly, but I have used it in more rural areas and it takes a little more time to get a car, but it's still pretty reliable.
trixie2
(905 posts)Around here it is part of the Smart Bus system and works quite well.