Uber boston
Jan 13th, 2017, 07:24 AM
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Uber is HUGE in Boston. While I was queuing in my SUV a woman tried to climb in back! I have personally witnessed on the streets of Boston, just how big Uber has become. It is very convenient. Just don't make the mistake of asking for a black car, I've been told it's an upgrade and up charge for the feel of a town car/
Jan 13th, 2017, 07:51 AM
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I have used Uber many, many times in Boston and Cambridge as have my family. If it was too hot to walk to the T, I used Uber, or late at night, etc. Or we were a group, etc. I met the most interesting drivers as Uber is usually a second job. I also use it in Chicago and New York.
Jan 13th, 2017, 01:36 PM
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We used it in Boston a lot last spring, no problems. It's very popular there, which means there are always lots of drivers around, which means wait times are short.
< Just don't make the mistake of asking for a black car, I've been told it's an upgrade and up charge>
It's called Uber Black, and yes, you get a fancy sedan. Uber X is the base--you get whatever car is available. And Uber XL is for parties of 4 or more people--I can't recall exactly how many is the maximum, maybe 6.
< Just don't make the mistake of asking for a black car, I've been told it's an upgrade and up charge>
It's called Uber Black, and yes, you get a fancy sedan. Uber X is the base--you get whatever car is available. And Uber XL is for parties of 4 or more people--I can't recall exactly how many is the maximum, maybe 6.
Jan 14th, 2017, 05:44 AM
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I used it a lot on my recent trip. Since there were just 2 of us, we did Uber Pool where you may have to stop and pick up another passenger. We very rarely had to stop for others and got discounted rates.
Jan 14th, 2017, 06:55 AM
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Uber isn't allowed to pick-up at the airport unless it is the car category that pays airport fees like livery and taxis to. But Uber can drop people off at the airport.
Some people arriving take the free Silver Line bus to South Station and either then transfer for free to the Red Line train or call Uber from there. There is also a line of taxis at every terminal for pick-ups.
Some people arriving take the free Silver Line bus to South Station and either then transfer for free to the Red Line train or call Uber from there. There is also a line of taxis at every terminal for pick-ups.
Jan 17th, 2017, 07:17 PM
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Uber is great in Boston, including Somerville, Cambridge, and the other immediate surrounds. Also consider Lyft, which I generally prefer to Uber (good to have both in case one app is too busy).
Jan 23rd, 2017, 02:37 PM
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I have never used Uber & was wondering what benefits it has over a taxi?
1) It isn't a Boston taxi.
2) It is cheaper.
3) You can hail them with an app on your phone rather than standing on a street corner in the rain.
4) It isn't a Boston taxi.
5) You pay via the app, so don't have to deal with cash.
6) Boston-specific: you don't have to deal with the hassle that comes with the patchwork of cities, each having different taxi systems - a Boston cabbie can't pick up in Cambridge, so they give you attitude if they take you across the river, knowing the return trip is on their dime.
7) It isn't a Boston taxi.
1) It isn't a Boston taxi.
2) It is cheaper.
3) You can hail them with an app on your phone rather than standing on a street corner in the rain.
4) It isn't a Boston taxi.
5) You pay via the app, so don't have to deal with cash.
6) Boston-specific: you don't have to deal with the hassle that comes with the patchwork of cities, each having different taxi systems - a Boston cabbie can't pick up in Cambridge, so they give you attitude if they take you across the river, knowing the return trip is on their dime.
7) It isn't a Boston taxi.
Jan 24th, 2017, 04:58 AM
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But you can't get Uber from Logan, at least yet, though they can drop you there.
travelgourmet, have you used Lyft in Boston or elsewhere, for that matter? They will be able to pick up at Logan next week, as noted above. I gather that it is often the same drivers but a different infrastructure.
travelgourmet, have you used Lyft in Boston or elsewhere, for that matter? They will be able to pick up at Logan next week, as noted above. I gather that it is often the same drivers but a different infrastructure.
Jan 24th, 2017, 06:57 AM
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travelgourmet, have you used Lyft in Boston or elsewhere, for that matter?
I use Lyft everywhere, including Boston. It is my first choice and I only use Uber when the wait for a Lyft is too long.
I use Lyft everywhere, including Boston. It is my first choice and I only use Uber when the wait for a Lyft is too long.
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