[DBChris]

Originally Posted by Kelevision

I’ve been using both uber and Lyft for about 25 years now. What’s that old saying. Best thing since sliced bread. BTW. I used to wait tables and there was a server there, big named restaurant in Orlando, the server would use a persons credit card to pay for cash customers, so basically she double charged customers by using the credit card they just paid with. You’re much safer using your cc on file with uber/lyft.

25 years? You must been on some beta testing with them and on a flip phone because Lyft, Uber and a smartphone weren’t around yet

[oneclickplus]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

You forgot to mention 2 very important things.

- once you download the app, they will want your credit card information before you can get a ride.

- there is a reasonable probability that your credit card information will be stolen and you will experience unusual charges you never authorized.

There is no "reasonable probability" that your credit card info will be stolen when used with Uber or Lyft. You sound paranoid. I have used both for years with multiple credit cards registered with their services. Never had card compromised.

Risky credit card behavior is letting your restaurant server take your card to the back room to process the bill.

[Rsb23]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

Yes, you have to pay for using the service.

No, there is NOT a reasonable probability that your credit card information will be stolen. That would be terrible for their business and would likely put them out of business. I don’t know how many years I have had an account with both and my wife with one without ever having a problem. Absolute it could happen, just as it could happen with any online service (Amazon, Home Depot, Netflix, The Villages Box Office) but it is my experience that it is not common.

With any online account you could have your credit card information taken, but I to have had an account for about 10 years now and have never had a problem.

When and if you NEED a ride this service is worth having. I’m sorry for people that don’t consider using this service because they live in fear of everything.

[westernrider75]

Originally Posted by CarlR33

I have both apps and they had a ride available just now within a 20 minute time frame. You can also schedule rides in advance. I would advocate having both apps as Lyft just wanted $160 for the same ride to the airport (MCO) that Uber wanted $43 which is contrary to post #7 but sometimes it works like that. It all depends on where you live, etc. Some offer first time rider discounts. I do not believe you now need a credit card to setup an account as you can use Uber gift cards available at Publix for example. I have been both a rider and driver and never had an issue with a credit card being compromised nor heard of others having an issue as it all resides with the Uber app not the driver.

Quick question, do you tip in cash? Do you add tip using cc?

[RoseyRed]

We have not priced Uber/Lyft here in TV, but did calculate the cost back in NC a few years back. Our hometown has about the same population as here. My job was less than 10 miles from our home and was curious if I could use Uber/Lyft instead of maintaining a car. The cost for Uber/Lyft was much more than a car pmt, ins, tags & maintenance for a vehicle. My guess is they would be much cheaper if you live in a big city like New York or Chicago where there are big prices just for parking a vehicle.

Originally Posted by jimhoward

As others have noted, UBER is more expensive here than elsewhere. For example, if I took an UBER right now (Monday 9 PM) from my house to the airport, the ride would be 20 minutes away and would cost $103 plus tip. In another example if I took an UBER right now from my house (near Eastport) to Brownwood it would cost $49 plus tip. At peak times it would be more. It is quite pricey compared to everywhere else I have lived or travelled.

[goneil2024]

I have used both Uber and Lyft without incident in a number of major USA cities while traveling on business and for personal travel. I found Lyft to be a more fluid experience because I receive less paperwork from them, which I appreciate when it comes time to complete my expense account.

We recently used the Lyft application while in TV and found the driver to be capable and experienced. As for risk of PII/NPPI information compromises using any credit platform it is a simple reality of modern life. The list of entities and locations that have been and will be compromised is nearly endless.

For those of us that use digital media it's not a question of if rather a question of when your credit information will be compromised. Credit monitoring and alerts should be part of everyone's personal risk management along with hurricane evacuation, etc. I use multifactor authentication where possible, strong pw and other tools to mitigate the risk, however nothing is foolproof.

Welcome to the modern digital world!

[Nellmack]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

You forgot to mention 2 very important things.

- once you download the app, they will want your credit card information before you can get a ride.

- there is a reasonable probability that your credit card information will be stolen and you will experience unusual charges you never authorized.

[B]

"reasonable probability"? That's false information! I'm sorry your CC info was compromised around the time you signed up for Uber but I assure you it has nothing to do with Uber or Lyft. Those companies have a legal responsibility to have a secure CC data storage system. Uber (alone) does over 30 million rides per day, there's no way you can do that volume and not have a secure system.

My advice is to have a youngster teach you how to use both (Uber & Lyft) apps and always check how much a ride costs on both apps that way you can be sure you have the best deal.
It's super easy - Good luck!

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by westernrider75

Quick question, do you tip in cash? Do you add tip using cc?

Add tip in the app and get one single charge for the entire ride on your cc. Simple and easy to do; you can tip nothing, a percentage, or a dollar amount.

With Lyft you can get one single charge for an entire day on your cc rather than each individual ride.

[sowilts]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

Yes, you have to pay for using the service.

No, there is NOT a reasonable probability that your credit card information will be stolen. That would be terrible for their business and would likely put them out of business. I don’t know how many years I have had an account with both and my wife with one without ever having a problem. Absolute it could happen, just as it could happen with any online service (Amazon, Home Depot, Netflix, The Villages Box Office) but it is my experience that it is not common.

Agree, have used Uber many times.

[Indydealmaker]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

You forgot to mention 2 very important things.

- once you download the app, they will want your credit card information before you can get a ride.

- there is a reasonable probability that your credit card information will be stolen and you will experience unusual charges you never authorized.

That possibility exists for any use of the credit card.

[Ropnrose]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

You forgot to mention 2 very important things.

- once you download the app, they will want your credit card information before you can get a ride.

- there is a reasonable probability that your credit card information will be stolen and you will experience unusual charges you never authorized.

I've used Uber and Lyft all over the U.S. I've never had an issue with my personal info stolen. I can't say the same for Home Depot or my orthopedic doctor.

[sowilts]

Both, normally 10 dollars in cash. Fly a lot. Worth every dollar.

[Freeda]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

You forgot to mention 2 very important things.

- once you download the app, they will want your credit card information before you can get a ride.

- there is a reasonable probability that your credit card information will be stolen and you will experience unusual charges you never authorized.

We have used both Uber and Lyft for many years, all over the country, and including here in TV, with never any problem. The drivers do not have access to your credit card info; only the company (Lyft or Uber) does. These services are a wonderful option at times. We choose to only have one car (plus a golf cart); and on the rare occasions that we each need a car at the same time, Lyft or Uber are a wonderful help. Way less expensive than maintaining two cars. Also, you can schedule a ride in advance; such as for an important ride - going to the airport etc.

[jimhoward]

One thing I love about UBER, is that it is available almost everywhere in the world (with the notable exception of China, and few other places with their own ride sharing services). You don't need local currency, you don't need to speak local language to the driver. You just press a button on your phone and you are transported to where you want to go, with fares denominated in dollars.

[KathyK]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

I beg to differ. My wife used Uber a grand total of one time, to get a ride to Mass General in Boston to visit a friend post op. Her card information was stolen and unusual charges immediately began to show up. Fortunately, the credit card company flagged the unusual activity and contacted her, denied the charges, and canceled her card. Based on our experience, there is a 100% probability of a bad outcome.

Use PayPal. No need to give your credit card info to every Tom, Dick, & Harry