Rare KKB Posted January 21 #1 Share Posted January 21 Preference to either one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted January 21 #2 Share Posted January 21 We use Uber in Australia regularly, and have used it in Auckland. We haven't tried Lyft. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 21 #3 Share Posted January 21 13 minutes ago, OzKiwiJJ said: We use Uber in Australia regularly, and have used it in Auckland. We haven't tried Lyft. Likewise. Haven't used Lyft or Sheber, of course I prefer to use F&F's as it is gratis. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KKB Posted January 21 Author #4 Share Posted January 21 5 minutes ago, MicCanberra said: Likewise. Haven't used Lyft or Sheber, of course I prefer to use F&F's as it is gratis. What is F&Fs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 21 #5 Share Posted January 21 Sorry, it is Family and Friends. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mareblu Posted January 22 #6 Share Posted January 22 We use Uber in lieu of taxis in Sydney and other Australian cities, including our home city of Canberra (where we usually share with friends if we are attending a function or restaurant where we would be enjoying a glass of wine). We've also used them on the rare occasion we order a takeaway meal delivery. No longer, as the last time we did that (fairly recently) we're pretty sure the delivery driver consumed half our order before ringing the doorbell. I hadn't believed it when hearing similar tales, but now I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkmw Posted January 22 #7 Share Posted January 22 Anyone got an Uber from Sydney domestic airport and just wondering where the pick up point is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted January 22 #8 Share Posted January 22 29 minutes ago, Mareblu said: We use Uber in lieu of taxis in Sydney and other Australian cities, including our home city of Canberra (where we usually share with friends if we are attending a function or restaurant where we would be enjoying a glass of wine). We've also used them on the rare occasion we order a takeaway meal delivery. No longer, as the last time we did that (fairly recently) we're pretty sure the delivery driver consumed half our order before ringing the doorbell. I hadn't believed it when hearing similar tales, but now I do. We gave up using UberEats when we ordered Japanese once. It was ready, due to be picked up, then changed back to waiting for pickup, then the driver delivered something else in the opposite direction to our place the finally delivered ours - stone cold, and some of the things weren't suitable to reheat in the microwave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 22 #9 Share Posted January 22 12 minutes ago, OzKiwiJJ said: and some of the things weren't suitable to reheat in the microwave. Yep, especially food like the sushi and sashimi, they go terribly badly when microwaved. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 22 #10 Share Posted January 22 19 minutes ago, rkmw said: Anyone got an Uber from Sydney domestic airport and just wondering where the pick up point is https://www.sydneyairport.com.au/corporate/media/corporate-newsroom/uber-rides-coming-kerbside-sydney-airports-t3-domestic-terminal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted January 22 #11 Share Posted January 22 4 minutes ago, MicCanberra said: Yep, especially food like the sushi and sashimi, they go terribly badly when microwaved. I was glad we hadn't ordered sushi or sashimi as it probably would have been packed in the same bag as the hot items and may not have been edible under those conditions after an hour. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Over from NZ Posted January 22 #12 Share Posted January 22 Uber is well entrenched in NZ.. but haven't heard much of any others apart from Ola. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Stickman1990 Posted January 22 #13 Share Posted January 22 Lyft doesn’t operate in Australia Uber is generally good but always check it out against other online options including taxis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbeh Posted January 23 #14 Share Posted January 23 On 1/22/2024 at 7:15 AM, KKB said: What is F&Fs? I was also flummoxed by this. My lexicon has now expanded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbeh Posted January 23 #15 Share Posted January 23 I've used Uber on a very occasional basis. My granddaughter used Shebah exclusively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Over from NZ Posted January 23 #16 Share Posted January 23 I think Ola are in India, UK, NZ & Australia. Pretty much just another version of Uber? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarramar Posted January 23 #17 Share Posted January 23 We used Lyft when in the States and found it to be as good if not better than Uber. While in Australia, download the 13cabs app and when in need of a ride compare the two in case Uber is in surge mode. Taxi's do not have surge pricing. The other tip is NO TIPPING. Uber OR Taxis. Particularly if Uber is getting a surge price. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerfectlyPerth Posted January 23 #18 Share Posted January 23 4 hours ago, Over from NZ said: I think Ola are in India, UK, NZ & Australia. Pretty much just another version of Uber? Ola has been in Aus for years. Also Didi. Many drivers work with multiple aps and take which ever jobs come thru first. Most prefer the alternatives to Uber as they make a better profit. Uber takes out bigger percentage in fees. My female friends drive for Ola & Didi during the day and Shebah at night. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Over from NZ Posted January 24 #19 Share Posted January 24 17 hours ago, yarramar said: We used Lyft when in the States and found it to be as good if not better than Uber. While in Australia, download the 13cabs app and when in need of a ride compare the two in case Uber is in surge mode. Taxi's do not have surge pricing. The other tip is NO TIPPING. Uber OR Taxis. Particularly if Uber is getting a surge price. Exactly. No way I would ever tip an Uber driver! They're a foreign company, set-up to under-cut the local taxis.. and then they want to put their hand out for extra to compensate for them charging less to beat the competition? Nah, screw them lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KKB Posted January 24 Author #20 Share Posted January 24 On 1/23/2024 at 2:04 AM, yarramar said: We used Lyft when in the States and found it to be as good if not better than Uber. While in Australia, download the 13cabs app and when in need of a ride compare the two in case Uber is in surge mode. Taxi's do not have surge pricing. The other tip is NO TIPPING. Uber OR Taxis. Particularly if Uber is getting a surge price. I much prefer Lyft...a company know for better integrity. Typically cheaper as well. But when there is some crazy surge pricing I do open both. Sometimes close & reopen & cheaper rates, it's bizarre! (particularly in busy big cities) But I do get $15/mo credit on Uber via American Express Platinum, so I do take advantage. I will download 13cabs--thx so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hal2008 Posted January 24 #21 Share Posted January 24 1 hour ago, KKB said: I much prefer Lyft... Thats good to know. But here on Australia/New Zeland forum, folks usually care about companies that operate here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KKB Posted January 25 Author #22 Share Posted January 25 18 minutes ago, hal2008 said: Thats good to know. But here on Australia/New Zeland forum, folks usually care about companies that operate here. Of course—food for thought if u r traveling in the states😉 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spedteach Posted February 6 #23 Share Posted February 6 On 1/23/2024 at 4:07 AM, PerfectlyPerth said: Ola has been in Aus for years. Also Didi. Many drivers work with multiple aps and take which ever jobs come thru first. Most prefer the alternatives to Uber as they make a better profit. Uber takes out bigger percentage in fees. My female friends drive for Ola & Didi during the day and Shebah at night. I can't seem to get DID to work while I am in the USA. What is the typical cost for SYD international to Kent st Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sciencewonk Posted February 6 #24 Share Posted February 6 On 1/24/2024 at 12:35 PM, Over from NZ said: Exactly. No way I would ever tip an Uber driver! They're a foreign company, set-up to under-cut the local taxis.. and then they want to put their hand out for extra to compensate for them charging less to beat the competition? Nah, screw them lol. The only person you're screwing is the driver, who is the most vulnerable person in the supply chain. The company will get its money whether you tip or not. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Over from NZ Posted February 6 #25 Share Posted February 6 40 minutes ago, sciencewonk said: The only person you're screwing is the driver, who is the most vulnerable person in the supply chain. The company will get its money whether you tip or not. I'm not screwing anybody. The driver is technically a self-employed person.. who's only way of doing business is to cut his margins to undercut taxi businesses. If he's not making enough with what he's charging - screw him.. his business model is faulty. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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