Rare Jack E Dawson Posted August 9, 2018 #1 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Will be arriving Brooklyn Sept. 9th on the QM2. Is Uber allowed to operate at the terminal? Are taxies available without a reservation? What is the approximate cost of a taxi for 2 to LaGuardia? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bedruthen Posted August 9, 2018 #2 Share Posted August 9, 2018 We used Uber all over USA without a problem, except for New York, where the driver tried to claim excess waiting time in traffic and charged us more than the agreed price. Luckily I was able to show that at the time the driver claimed he was still driving us, we had already checked in to our hotel! Uber refunded the overcharge. Lesson learnt, always check on your app that the journey has been terminated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orchestrapal Posted August 9, 2018 #3 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Will be arriving Brooklyn Sept. 9th on the QM2. Is Uber allowed to operate at the terminal? Are taxies available without a reservation? What is the approximate cost of a taxi for 2 to LaGuardia? Thanks Uber is your best bet. They will come right to the door you have exited after US Customs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMac1953 Posted August 9, 2018 #4 Share Posted August 9, 2018 The local taxi company is Arecibo. Rates are fixed: http://www.arecibocc.com/rates.php We've used them many times. Stewart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuffleboard Dude Posted August 9, 2018 #5 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Uber is your best bet. They will come right to the door you have exited after US Customs. I have no intention to criticize anyone for his or her behaviour, but I'd rather be a generous steerage passenger (i.e. inside cabin) than a penny pinching first class guest. So, I'd recommend you to take a regular cab (with a regularly paid driver) and leave the driver (and your steward, and your waiters) with a generous tip. That said: I'm the most penny pinching guest of all - arriving by NYC city bus at Pioneer/Van Brunt but this is a question of principle rather than money. Also,he NY city council has voted to limit the numbers of Uber drivers and get them a minimum wage. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/02/nyregion/uber-drivers-pay-nyc.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canoncruiser Posted August 9, 2018 #6 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Hi, I arrived on QM2 on 3 August and there were plenty of yellow and green taxis lined up. The green taxis are regulated as are the yellow taxis, but the green taxis are limited to Manhattan above 96th Street on picking up passengers but like yellow cabs they can go anywhere else in the 5 Boroughs. So, the green and yellow cabs lined up at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal can take you to either JFK or LGA. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jack E Dawson Posted August 9, 2018 Author #7 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Thanks Shuffleboard Dude, your comments are appreciated. However I have to say that over the last 3 years I've become a big fan of Uber. In general the Uber cars are cleaner and nicer but more importantly, so are the drivers. I currently have 6 retired friends who are Uber drivers and all make far above minimum wage although they mainly drive for the social interaction. While this is anecdotal and not scientific, I think it is representative. Also, the Uber app allows for tipping which I almost regularly do. Finally, I like that there is accountability. I get to rate the Uber driver and he gets to rate me, its a good system of checks and balances. On the other hand, I can't imagine not taking a cab in London, its part of the wonderful experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare eroller Posted August 10, 2018 #8 Share Posted August 10, 2018 I'll take Uber over any taxi, and yes they are permitted to come right to the terminal. Even better than Uber is Lyft. Much better company overall. Same premise and the apps work the same. In fact most drivers switch between Uber and Lyft. Whichever they see the closest ride from. I would just rather give my business to Lyft if possible. I'll do either any day over a taxi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChansonDeLaMer Posted August 10, 2018 #9 Share Posted August 10, 2018 We are Uber fans and have used the company widely in our travels. We planned to use it from Red Hook to JFK about a month ago. I checked the app for availability of cars before we left the ship. However, after we retrieved our luggage and got out front of the terminal, I got a message on the app showing no availability of cars. Thank goodness I had the number for Arecibo cabs. I called them, and a delightful driver in a nice suv arrived within 10 minutes. The cost was a flat rate and less than Uber. I would suggest you have a Plan B in case no Uber (or Lyft) drivers are available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old fool Posted August 17, 2018 #10 Share Posted August 17, 2018 To answer your question on the cost of a taxi to LaGuardia. -- about $30 plus tip. Both yellow and green taxis operate / charge the same to LaGuardia. Usually, travel time one half to an hour depending on traffic - usually much closer to half an hour than an hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underwatr Posted August 17, 2018 #11 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Also note that New York's Dial7 car service has an app with features similar to Uber - when you request a car, the status and location of your assigned car is shown on a map, pricing is shown upfront, you pay via the app, etc. The Android app is in the Play Store here; I assume there's a similar iPhone app. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted August 17, 2018 #12 Share Posted August 17, 2018 when we arrived there was a line of taxi queued up and available to jump in and immediately adjacent a line of 'black cars' or 'hire cars' which I believe is where Arecibo falls .... These cars are flat rate and there were both advertising in the terminal for them and a dispatcher dressed just like the taxi dispatcher. We got in a nice clean black SUV for a quick ride to LaG' and we paid the posted flat rate .... I did tip the driver. I'd note that as we exited the terminal area (we were in first group off) there was a LONG queue of cars trying to get IN to the terminal area and it wasn't moving. If an UBER/LYFT wasn't already at the terminal pick up place, it would have been a long wait . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmike911 Posted August 20, 2018 #13 Share Posted August 20, 2018 When one leaves the terminal at Red Hook with bags and baggage, I prefer a taxi that has room for every thing and me. I have had mixed experience with uber (read that small, small vehicles) and will likely take a taxi to LGA next time too. The price is fixed and you can pay by credit card including a tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jack E Dawson Posted August 20, 2018 Author #14 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Good point Bigmike911. I had not taken that into consideration. There are a lot of Prius Ubers out there. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canoncruiser Posted August 20, 2018 #15 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Hi, I regularly use Dial7.com. They have always been reliable over the years; just tell them how many bags you have. They have large sedans and SUVs. They will confirm by email and will wait for you to disembark. The driver will call you once the ship has docked-I got caught up in a huge delay at Port Liberty among a heaving mass of very unhappy passengers-the driver waited and was very helpful.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 57eric Posted August 21, 2018 #16 Share Posted August 21, 2018 When one leaves the terminal at Red Hook with bags and baggage, I prefer a taxi that has room for every thing and me. I have had mixed experience with uber (read that small, small vehicles) and will likely take a taxi to LGA next time too. The price is fixed and you can pay by credit card including a tip. When you order a Uber, it tells you what kind of vehicle is coming. If you don't like it, you can cancel and order another. It just takes a minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkBearSF Posted August 21, 2018 #17 Share Posted August 21, 2018 When you order a Uber, it tells you what kind of vehicle is coming. If you don't like it, you can cancel and order another. It just takes a minute. Yes, but unless you're familiar with the car models, it will not give you info on actual room for suitcases. Especially on Uber or Lyft, where I've encountered drivers with their own stuff taking up room. And canceling a ride after it's been arranged can hurt your passenger rating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare eroller Posted August 21, 2018 #18 Share Posted August 21, 2018 If you require a larger car both Lyft and Uber have the XL feature. Just use that. You will get a car with more seating and luggage space. It costs a bit more and availability might be more limited, but I’ve used it before when I’ve have excess luggage and it worked great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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