Anyone used Uber while in USA

Aced2016

I've seen a lot of people say they've simply downloaded the Uber app and that was that.

I am going to New York with my kids and my husband isn't coming along. So I'm wondering is Uber quite safe and reliable. And is the money taken from a card I link to their account ?

Do you tip them by cash or is it taken by card?

Just any experience of anyone who has used it and how you found it ?

Seems they have really great prices !:rotfl:

ic

I used Uber in San Francisco and Las Vegas. Generally great - did have one ride where the driver wasn't where the app told me he was and instead had to flag down a cab to get to an event. Its the same as app as you use in the UK, just assign a card and it all happens via the app. Tipping can be done in person, but isn't expected.

https://help.uber.com/h/f7385bf5-1748-4fd0-a57f-3d9b62facc45

Mr.Generous

Used Uber to get back into Manhattan from a car hire drop off somewhere over the George Washington bridge on the Jersey side, It was about 1/3 price of a cab and no tip expected although a couple of $ was appreciated. For registering and using as new users we got a discount of something like $10 off the first ride too. I would recommend 100%.

Aced2016

Great !

Thank you both for your replies ! I'll give it a go then, may as well save some money.

PeacefulWaters

Remember to assign a card with no currency conversion fees.

blindman

Aced2016 wrote: »

Great !

Thank you both for your replies ! I'll give it a go then, may as well save some money.

Look around for discounts for new users.

Also see if there are any other types there like Lyft or Gett.