Read This FAQ Before Opening the Uber App
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If you have been keeping up with advancements in technology and transportation services, you have probably heard the name Uber. The hot new transportation service is quickly becoming one of the fastest growing transportation/technology companies on the market today. However, before you download the Uber app and start using its services on your next trip into the city, you might want to ask yourself a few questions about the quality of Uber’s services, drivers, and business model before you book a ride. Below are some frequently asked questions that critically minded consumers are wondering about Uber.
1. Is Uber Safe?
When you are entering into a strange vehicle, it is of the utmost importance that you feel safe and secure with the driver behind the wheel. You trust your driver to keep you safe from automotive accidents and to not take advantage of you while you are in their car. Taxi companies and corporate car services have their drivers undergo road training and thorough background checks to ensure that you will be safe while using their services. Uber, however, does not subject its drivers to thorough background checks or training. In many cases, Uber has hired convicted felons without consideration as to the nature of their crimes. There have also been reports of passengers being battered and sexually assaulted by their Uber driver. Additionally, the lack of training undergone by drivers makes it more likely for you to be involved in an accident or get lost in a strange city. Due to these factors, you may find it significantly safer to book transportation with a corporate car service that vets and trains its drivers.
2. Is Uber Affordable?
Most of us live and work on a budget. Whether you need a car for personal use or if you are on a business trip and living on the company dollar, the last thing you want to do is overpay for a car ride. Uber’s pricing strategy has received huge amounts of criticism. They operate under a system that they call “surge pricing.” The cost of your ride can double or even triple depending on the time of day and the number of drivers on the road. With Uber, there is no way for you to know how much you may pay for a simple car ride. A reliable corporate car service will always have the same rates set at an affordable level.
3. Is Uber in my City?
In order for you to use Uber, you will obviously need to be in a city that hosts Uber drivers. Unfortunately, for the fast growing tech company, Uber is not operating in every city in America. Many states have actually banned Uber due to its questionable pricing policies involving surge pricing, rendering the company illegal and therefore not available in many major cities. Currently, Uber is available in Cincinnati. However, you may want to consider the fact that many states have deemed the service illegal before deciding if it is the right choice for you.
4. Will Uber Cover Me in the Event of an Accident?
Every time you get on the road you are opening yourself up to the possibility of getting into an accident. In the event that you are in an accident while in an Uber vehicle, you may find that the coverage provided you may not be enough to cover significant medical problems and injuries. Those who pay cash for their Uber ride are not covered at all, and those who use a debit or credit card to pay for their ride are only covered for up to a maximum of $100,000. It may also be of interest for you to know that Uber drivers are not insured at all for any injuries that may occur while on the job.
Now that you have a few answers to some of the most pressing questions about Uber, you might be thinking again about jumping on the Uber bandwagon. The good news is that safe and reliable corporate car services are still there to provide you with satisfactory and affordable car rides in the Cincinnati area.
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