Uber?

[piggynose]

Has anybody on here ever used them?

If so, what was your experience like ?

[Old_Geezer]

Fine, in the main.

Had one occasion when a cab coming to pick us up suddenly wasn't and we had to wait a bit longer for a replacement. But otherwise no issues.

[calmck]

Use them all the time when in north of Portugal. Easy to use.

Set up account with credit card. You can book ahead up to 3 months but little more expensive than booking when you need, usually about 10 minutes before you want. They confirm with car and driver details. You can follow the journey to your pickup. They notify you when driver 3 mins away down to arrival. Promos and discounts available. Tipping not compulsory. Pet and disabled options available

[barry1010]

We use them a lot, never a problem

[New Judge]

Absolutely superb.

A trifle morre expensive than normal taxis but more reliable.

Only once had a problem when taxi was delayed due to previous passenger becoming abusive to the driver and he had to call the police. He arranged for a replacement which made us about 15m late. New driver was very apologetic and arranged for us to receieve a £10 credit voucher for our inconvenience.

Nice, clean cars, superb booking app where you can track your driver's whereabouts as you are waiting, no faffing about with cash. What's not to like?

[mushroom25]

// What's not to like? //

not in terms of user experience - but I wish Clan Uber were less aggressively possessive of the short-stay car park at Birmingham International station, which Uber consider to be their waiting garage for fares from Birmingham Airport; and woe betide if you invade their space which you wait to pick up your relatives/friends from the train.......

[New Judge]

That's the sort of thing that happens when you go to Birmingham, mush!  😀

[barry1010]

In my area Uber is usually 10  % cheaper during non-peak hours and matches other private hire companies during peak times.

Dynamic pricing

[piggynose]

Thanx for the replies folks.

I'm arriving at some ungodly hour in Brum airport.

My concern is the time! Ive heard there's huge queues atm. So what to go regards giving Uber a time ?