Stay Away!

Uber is simply not what it used to be. The app no longer shows when Surge Pricing is in effect. You are essentially quoted a different price for the same route every time. Its like black magic. No consistency or transparency. Ubers drivers have been complaining to me about their dropping pay, and urging me to try alternatives like Juno. In the last year, whenever Id request a ride, there was roughly a 50/50 chance that the driver would actually show up, as many drivers (upon being hailed through he app) would drive in a direction away from my pick up location. I later learned that this is a form of protest from Uber drivers in response to their dropping pay. By driving away from your pick up location, they would leave the passenger stranded, forcing he to cancel the ride, which would then yield a small payment to the driver. Ubers cars are also not what they used to be. Youd normally get a newer model vehicle thats clean. In the last year, more and more of their vehicles have been neglected and drivers have been more and more unhappy. Last but not least, after deciding to write this review here on the App Store, Ive noticed duplicate 5-star reviews by users with random alphanumeric usernames praising Uber and offering coupon codes. These are word-for-word duplicates no doubt designed to raise this apps freefall rating.

Best of luck Uber. Ive since decided to spend my money on better alternatives.

gordonf238 about Uber, v3.235.1