Uber Pros:
1. You see a photo of driver and passenger when the text is sent. You can refuse said driver/passenger.
2. No $ changes hands. Fee is calculated ahead of time and paid at destination via the app. Tips can be added via the app. Therefore drivers are not at risk of a hold up.
3. Passenger rates the driver, driver rates the passenger. Those with several bad rating have their app disabled.
(Rude, unsafe drivers or drunk, obnoxious passengers)
4. You know who is picking you up, as a passenger, and what type of car. The driver know who they are picking up and the destination, before accepting the call.
5. I have never heard anyone say anything negative about an Uber transaction. Some drivers offer mints, chilled water bottles to their fares. It's all about ratings.
6. When on the app, and calling for a ride, you see where each driver is in your area and info about them. Same for the driver. Full disclosure, thus you can accept or reject a driver/fare.
I've been in some very scary taxis traveling alone. As a woman traveling alone I would feel much safer using Uber than a taxi any day!!
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