5 ms·
While I had a positive experience with the Uber app software-wise (app functioned seamlessly landing in Mumbai from U.S.A.), Uber as a service was not really co
by dliff 6y ago
While I had a positive experience with the Uber app software-wise (app functioned seamlessly landing in Mumbai from U.S.A.), Uber as a service was not really comparable to what it is like in the U.S. and developed W. European countries. I got the sense that it was more of a strictly ride hailing / request service, not much accountability required from the driver. Often had > 3 drivers cancel after 10-15 minutes waiting before actually getting a ride. That being said, it was still a hugely valuable service to have in India as a foreigner.
- spoonjim 6y agoUber India isn’t like Uber New York but it’s a million times more reliable and predictable than almost any other commercial service you can get in India.
- jawzz 6y agoReally? Seems like it’d be more reliable and a lot faster to just hop in one of the hundred rickshaws on every street. Besides the fact that they’ll overcharge you if you’re a tourist.
- spoonjim 6y agoHave you seen those things in an accident? I can easily afford the Uber with seatbelts and I am not going to trust my life to a three wheeler.
- mrmonkeyman 6y agoThey drive like maniacs but they drive at 10mph. You won't die.
- notsureaboutpg 6y agoIt's cheaper and faster but not at all more reliable. That's the tradeoff. Like the other poster said, autos do not handle accidents well and in major metro areas of India accidents are common. I've ridden in them, will keep riding in them, but it's a risk you can pay to avoid.
- ThankYouBernard 6y agoreally? seems like you have no idea what you're talking about.
- pjmlp 6y agoReliable as IT offshoring commercial services? You said any.
- ThankYouBernard 6y agoAs reliable as someone like you on HN deliberately misunderstanding a comment and being a racist douche on top of it.
- robryan 6y agoYeah my experience was that it could be a bit of a pain with cancellations but there were enough cars on the road that I would always eventually get a ride.