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CarlR33 07-09-2025 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Velvet (Post 2444296)
My problem was that I could not open an account at all, on my iPhone with latest iOS or iPad etc. so I could not talk to Uber through the app. I had no way of informing Uber that I cannot open an account with them.

I know most people don’t have this problem with Uber, but my only choice was to cancel my credit card.

Enough difficulties for me. No phone answering, no Uber. Full stop.
Go with Lyft then.

J1ceasar 07-09-2025 07:06 AM
My Gen x daughter does not tip them but I do because I respect everyone who has to work in crappy jobs

New Englander 07-09-2025 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2444250)
Different name and different app but same type of service.

Price is determined by length of ride and the number of available drivers. Some cities have a lot of one or the other but in most cities the prices are very close. I check both and frequently find they are within a couple dollars of each other.

Sometimes the prices are much different which is why I check both. On one particular ride, getting to the restaurant was a bit cheaper with Uber but getting back was *far* cheaper with Lyft. My only guess is Uber was more popular in that area and most of the Uber drivers were busy at the time I wanted to go back. Lyft had more drivers available so the price was lower.

Create accounts on both. Before each ride, take an extra 30 seconds to compare both prices and pick the cheapest.
Thank You

SoCalGal 07-09-2025 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Velvet (Post 2443951)
I never use Uber because they do not have a customer service telephone. When I tried to sign up there were fraudulent charges on my account immediately afterwards and I could call no one at Uber to discuss it. I had to deal with my credit card company directly.
Notwithstanding Uber’s hard-working drivers, Uber as a corporation is dishonest, unethical, reprehensible, and loathsome. The Company itself lies, cheats, and steals its passengers' money. Its app is duplicitous, incompetent, and diabolical.

Uber is the scummiest corporation on the planet. They STEAL YOUR MONEY. Uber driver took me to the wrong destination; then drove away. Now Uber won't refund ALL MY MONEY. Uber sucks. Don't take Uber. Take Lyft instead.

Bill14564 07-09-2025 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by SoCalGal (Post 2444357)
Notwithstanding Uber’s hard-working drivers, Uber as a corporation is dishonest, unethical, reprehensible, and loathsome. The Company itself lies, cheats, and steals its passengers' money. Its app is duplicitous, incompetent, and diabolical.

Uber is the scummiest corporation on the planet. They STEAL YOUR MONEY. Uber driver took me to the wrong destination; then drove away. Now Uber won't refund ALL MY MONEY. Uber sucks. Don't take Uber. Take Lyft instead.
Pretty strong opinion based on ONE RIDE! Why did you get out of the vehicle if it wasn't the address you asked to go to? Or did you ask to go to the wrong address and now are blaming Uber for not accepting blame for your mistake?

I have no idea how many rides I've taken in how many cities (I know it's been two countries) on both Uber and Lyft. NEVER have had a billing problem. NEVER have been taken to an address I didn't ask for. NEVER had a credit card problem. And I will bet heavily that my experience is not unique.

LonnyP 07-09-2025 08:50 AM
Always tip Uber drivers. A large percentage of the regular fee goes to Uber and peanuts to the driver. So that is really how they make any money. I am guessing those that do not tip are the same ones that don't tip at least 20 % at restaurants. Sad really. I have used Uber for many years and never had a problem with card issues. Now, if the car is filthy or smells like weed I have been known to mention issues to the driver and lower my tip accordingly if they do not provide what is in my opinion a satisfactory answer to my inquiry.

biker1 07-09-2025 08:55 AM
I have used Uber perhaps 20 times over the past decade. I have never had an issue. I find the app works great and I have used it outside the US. I don't really know much about the corporation but the service has been first rate. If you can't get a refund then dispute the charge with your credit card company. How is this an issue?

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Originally Posted by SoCalGal (Post 2444357)
Notwithstanding Uber’s hard-working drivers, Uber as a corporation is dishonest, unethical, reprehensible, and loathsome. The Company itself lies, cheats, and steals its passengers' money. Its app is duplicitous, incompetent, and diabolical.

Uber is the scummiest corporation on the planet. They STEAL YOUR MONEY. Uber driver took me to the wrong destination; then drove away. Now Uber won't refund ALL MY MONEY. Uber sucks. Don't take Uber. Take Lyft instead.

jimhoward 07-09-2025 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by SoCalGal (Post 2444357)
Notwithstanding Uber’s hard-working drivers, Uber as a corporation is dishonest, unethical, reprehensible, and loathsome. The Company itself lies, cheats, and steals its passengers' money. Its app is duplicitous, incompetent, and diabolical.

Uber is the scummiest corporation on the planet. They STEAL YOUR MONEY. Uber driver took me to the wrong destination; then drove away. Now Uber won't refund ALL MY MONEY. Uber sucks. Don't take Uber. Take Lyft instead.
I once entered the wrong address into the APP. I was in Asia and was confused. The driver took me to the destination I entered, which is not where I wanted to go. So I had to then enter the correct destination and pay for two rides, but the same driver took me. I did not exit the car. It is hard for me to imagine how an UBER could have taken me to the wrong destination without me making the mistake. The GPS coordinates of the destination you specify are directly entered onto the drivers phone from the APP.

Some more details of how this could happen would be very helpful to others. You are sure you entered the correct destination?


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