Uber

Über is awesome! We use it often all over the globe. It is about half the cost of a taxi. For a trip about 35 miles and 45 min drive, the cost is about $ 40, and for short trips like 3 miles away, the cost is only about $ 5. All the Über driver’s I have ridden with have had decent looking, fairly new cars or trucks. They have been clean, and heat and AC works well in them, and plenty of room for me and my backpack.
Sometimes instead of paying high parking downtown, it’s easier to use an Über to get to an event and back. Also for 1 way trips to the airport, instead of making family take you or pick you up, an Über is great to use. Many Über driver’s also offer free bottled water, and some have cell phone chargers you can use too.
The Über usually only takes a few minutes to get to you as there are normally several nearby waiting on a call for a ride. In more rural areas, maybe 15 – 20 minutes for them to get to you.
For the newbies, how Über works is: You download the app on your smartphone. Put your basic info into the app, along with a valid credit card. Then if you want an Über, click on the app, it will use your GPS to locate you, type in the location you want to be taken too, and the app will locate the nearest Über to you.
You will see on your phone the time it will take for the Über to arrive to you. In the meantime the Über driver will normally text you thru the Über app, to confirm your location, number of riders, and maybe a description of you, so he or she can find you easier if there’s several people standing around. You will also get the drivers name, photo, and type of vehicle he is picking you up in. So you can watch for him too.
The Über will then pull up to you, you confirm he’s the correct Über driver, get in his vehicle and he takes you to your destination. Most Über driver’s are very friendly and talkative, and will make sure the inside temp is to your liking. I normally ride in the rear, like a taxi, but some driver’s allow you to ride up front if you wish, or need too due to the amount of people in your group riding together. Once you reach your destination, you click on the Über app and rate the driver 1 to 5 stars, just like on Unilocal,and the driver also rates you as a passenger.
The driver is then automatically paid via your stored credit card on the app, and you will be emailed a receipt and have receipts stored on your Über app. It’s a very simple process, easy for anyone to use 24÷7÷365. During very busy times such as New Years Eve, rates might triple, but you will always see an estimate of your trip cost before summoning the Über. There also also sometimes larger and fancier vehicles you can select on the Über app if needed.
Über drivers are all background checked and the app knows you are there with that driver, and Über knows who you are as well. This helps keep everyone safe, and lessens the chance of getting a crazy driver or a crazy passenger, lol.

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My über virginity has been broken! And I am a total fan on top of it! I’m probably the only person in this country who has never done Über, but not to worry, I finally broke down!
It was a short ride and I was nothing short of impressed! Kind of nervous being a female and all, jumping in a car by myself (com’mon you’ve read the news!) so I’ve never taken the plunge. I love that it’s easy to get a ride, you can track the driver coming to you, the cars are clean (and not junkers) and all of the pay is cashless.
Right around the same time, my husband scheduled an Über and the driver failed to show, but still charged us and it was no problem filing a reimbursement. I love that there is no fight in a situation like this!
I’m kind of bummed about the fact that sometimes you have to do Über under the radar (a.k.a. Tampa Airport) because of the taxi/​city «issue.» Hey if the taxi cabs would have figured it out sooner, it’d be a different story.
Until then, Über has my business! A reasonable fare and I don’t have to freak out at the meter when you end up sitting in traffic. Absolutely ingenious!

First time using über and not happy. I’ve waited one half hour and they are still not here. Really bad.

I had Very disappointed experience !!! I requested a driver in Colombia two months and half ago and I left my cellphone in the car I called the driver Arvey Garcia who confirm to me that my cellphone was in the car and he was taking care of it and also he offered to bring my cellphone back to my home later that day as the days went on and I didn’t get my cellphone back and the driver didn’t answer my calls I move on and decided to create immediately a case in Über website for items lost my first case number was (89 622 111) and since I didn’t get any solution from this case I decided to open a new one which number was (91 436 748) and a person name Oscar was replying to me several times about my case and also without any solution he close my case… on the meantime I continue calling the driver until one day he answered my call what he said to me was that due that his company Über suspended him from offering services to Über he took my cellphone back to the Über office in bogota in AV el dorado so I went there many times on the beginning of January but the office was close for vacations … After my vacations in Colombia where done I left the city without my cellphone. And very disappointed with the Über driver Arvey Garcia and with Über customer service … And still and question without answer Where is my cellphone now?

First time using UBER. EXCELLENT EXCELLENT.
Vehicles were clean and drivers friendly and clean. great experience .My car would not start and road service attempted jumping battery but vehicle must have issue not battery related. My employer contacted Über in a. m…and my ride was in my driveway in 6 min. Helen in a Lexus to take me to work and James in new Dodge Ram truck to take me home in the evening. James was very nice and because of these two nice people it made what could have been a miserable day worrying about transportation issues not nearly as bad. Very pleased. I highly recommend!!!

I no longer have to feel like I’m the last person in Tampa who hasn’t tried Über. I’m going to contrast my first Über ride with my last taxi ride. Getting a taxi was always unpleasant, but my final taxi ride from the airport took it to another level. For one the taxi was dirty, which wasn’t exactly surprising. As we were barreling down the interstate the driver had his window down and was screaming angrily into his cell phone having an argument. Of course whenever you’re in a taxi you’re staring at that meter that just keeps continuing to skyrocket. And when the trip is over you get an «OMG it cost how much?» feeling before the tip is even included. That trip was pretty much the straw that broke the camel’s back for me. That was years ago and I never rode a taxi again.
With Über I was able to see an estimate of how long it would be until I could be picked up and estimate what my fare would be so that there were no surprises. I was able to see a picture of the driver, his name, and a description of his car. My friendly driver showed up in six minutes in a spotless car. He pointed out that there was a lightning cable if I wanted to charge my iPhone. As the trip was underway I could see on the app where I was and an estimate of when I would arrive. If I was with other people we could split the fare using the app. I also had the option of sending my trip ETA to other people via text. When the ride was over I was emailed a receipt that showed the route we took. I LOVE this because in Los Angeles I was a victim of a shady cab driver that «couldn’t find» Union Station and drove me around in circles to pump up the fare. With Über you rate your driver so they have an incentive to make your experience a good one. Not only was the fare significantly less than a taxi, but I had a $ 20 credit for using Über for the first time.
I’ve had multiple friends rave to me about Über and now I understand why. It’s great to know that I have the flexibility to get a pleasant, reasonably priced ride from an app on my phone whenever the need arises. It’s a shame that Über has encountered so many roadblocks for operating in Tampa. I’m glad that they stuck with us because I plan on continuing to use them.

I LOVE Über! I’ve used them several times now to include to and from the airport, as well as for evenings on the town. Not only are the drivers always friendly, but the vehicles are clean and in order. After a couple trips for just me, I’ve now trusted them to transport my family and I places as well. I like the availability of the vans/​SUVs for airport trips. This service is always so smooth, prompt, and user friendly. I also like the prices. The fact that writing this review is longer than the trip to the airport from our house, and said trip would cost a MINIMUM of $ 18 in a standard taxi because of their zones is ridiculous. Same for the airport shuttles (shared with other passengers) at $ 15 for the FIRST passenger, when there are 4 of us. Über did it for a little over $ 10. My Ybor trips have also been significantly less than the taxi price quotes. The drivers have all been different (older, younger, middle aged, both men and women), but equally cool and friendly. I can’t see myself going back to taxis after the wonderful Über experiences that I’ve had!

In downtown Tampa, the trolley doesn’t go everywhere. But Über does! I got a smooth pickup from a local driver who pointed me to La Colombia instead of where I had actually been headed. Very knowledgeable about Ybor City and what I could expect in the area. Thanks so very much!
Big props for Über. Five stars!

Why 5 stars? Because it’s infinitely better than calling cab in every facet of the experience.
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Über is one of my favorite apps of all-​time. I don’t even use it that often, but it’s such an amazing service, that I really like to champion for it.
Think about the old process of calling a cab. You have to look up the phone number of a cab company. You call them and talk an operator. You say, «yeah, I’m over in Seminole Heights at this food truck rally. It’s kind of next to Red Star Rock Bar on Florida Avenue. I don’t really know the cross street… I think it’s Florida Avenue and something…»
Maybe 10 minutes later, maybe 45 minutes later, your cab will arrive. But you don’t really know for sure when it’s there, unless you stay put and keep an eye out for it. You could be chatting with someone and miss the cab arriving. Or maybe the cab would get lost because the driver doesn’t understand exactly where you are.
If you do get into the cab, they could easily drive you the longest way possible to your destination, especially if you are an out of towner and don’t know your way around. They also seem to always be a victim of their credit card machine not working. And who hasn’t gotten massive anxiety from watching that money meter rapidly climbing up like Godzilla on a sky scraper?
Finally, who hasn’t had a cab that smells like 4 cartons of cigarettes, who spends the majority of his ride yelling into his phone in various languages?
ALL OF THAT is non-​existent with Über. You see how close drivers are on the map, and you send out a notice that you’d like to be picked up. Within seconds, you are assigned a driver, and can see their rating. When the driver arrives, they will call you if there is any confusion as to your exact location.
Once in the (generally pretty nice) car, you’ll usually be offered a bottle of water and the ability to put on whatever music that you’d like. Your end destination is also plugged into the map, which allows you to follow the trip via GPS, to ensure that your route is efficient.
So then you get to your destination, and your fare is significantly lower than a cab would be. Also, the tip is already built in, AND, you don’t have to do anything! Your credit card is already assigned to your account, so the payment is automatically transferred.
The final step is rating your driver, which they do not see for 24 hours. So if you have a bad driver, don’t worry that he can chase you down for a 1-​star rating. The driver can also rate you, so if you’re obnoxious enough times, they might not be in a hurry to pick you up next time.
It keeps everyone accountable. It’s cheaper. It’s more efficient. And it creates jobs.
Everything about it is better than the old system. The money-​grubbing cab companies that are trying to block it from being legal in certain cities are so disappointing. Evolve with the times or be absorbed!

Über is great and very affordable compared to taxis. The cars are usually cleaner and the drivers are friendly. I like how it works on a rating system. From where I live going to TPA would cost about $ 25 and with über it’s between $ 11-​$ 13! The ride sharing concept is cool and so easy to use.

I use Über frequently in Tampa, the drivers are kind, considerate and professional. I’ve never had any problems. They are very prompt, never waited longer than 4 minutes. The taxis companies in Tampa wait time is ridiculous. So if your looking for reliable, cost effective way to get around give them a call.

5 star experience and best price to PIE airport from Tampa!
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I bought last minute airfare flying out of St. Petersburg PIE airport and I live near downtown Tampa. Transportation was an afterthought to my plans and when I realized public transit is not reasonable in travel time, I checked out super shuttle with a shared ride van, that would no doubt take double the transit time. The quote was $ 55 each way!
I quickly turned to Über and the fare estimate was $ 20-​$ 27. And it’s a private ride! Best of both worlds! I requested an Über 10 min before I really needed to leave and the driver accepted and was at my door in 5 min. Very clean car and Javier was very nice!
I couldn’t be happier with my first Tampa Bay Über experience! I will definitely be using this as my main airport transportation as the overnight parking is expensive. Über is the worry free, quick, and cheaper option for me.

They don’t do background checks on their drivers they maybe rapists and murderers for all you know.

Used Über for the first time yesterday — twice. Car showed up within three… yes three… minutes. Perfect driver: professional, courteous, friendly, and helpful. Ride cost less than $ 5. Arrived at the restaurant (Bern’s Steakhouse) to see that Valet parking there cost $ 5. Didn’t have to pay to park and didn’t have to worry about imbibing. Used Über again on the way home. Ride arrived within four minutes. Driver was also excellent; professional, friendly, courteous and helpful. I can hardly wait to use Über again.

After hitting a few dive bars, for a singles night out, I admit I was in no condition to drive. (Trumpets blare) Über to the resue! I admit it I was an Über virgin, whew the truth is finally out, what a relief!
They arrived within 10 minutes & I was on my first Über experience.
It was a small, but comfortable car. The driver was very clean cut, friendly & professional. He knew right where I lived & 10 minutes latter I was deposited at my front door. All in all, no complaints, just praise.
Note to self: next night of planned bar hopping, Über starting from home. Über all night, till I return home.
What’s a girl to do? Be smart, take Über!

I just love the obvious posting by drivers hawking their wares on line… Me:“Hey– I asked If I get in an accident with you are LEGAL HERE IN TAMPA??? no… Cause my insurance wont let me file a claim be cause of your illegality.”” No?.”” I climbed back out. At $ ⁹⁄₁₁ hr… the safety of the vehicle comes into question. Once the documented rides are accounted and TAXES paid on said rides the runs are 4.50÷5.50 hr… NOW WHEN THE BALD TIRES NEED REPLACEMENT WHOOPS… OR ENGINE WHOOPS! where or even when will the have the money to maintain at 5/​hr nope… the funny button underneath? über drivers not serious about safety.

Just took our first über. Quick, easy and friendly service. The car we took was clean and nice. Driver even had bottled water and mints. Less expensive than a taxi and way better.

I’ve used Über all over the world and I’m glad it has finally come to Tampa! Über appear to be growing here, despite the best efforts of the city and the taxi companies. It’s just too convenient when my car dies or needs work and I need to get somewhere, now!
In some places like NYC, the rates can go up by 25%, 50%, or even 75% when it’s busy. I haven’t seen that yet in Tampa.

Our family caught an Über ride home from the airport and it worked out great !
The driver was so polite and drove a nice BMW SUV that fit all of us an our luggage
The price is very reasonable
We used Über all over NYC so we wanted to give Tampa a try
Great service
Super easy to get a ride and well worth setting up an account