> Only one of the largest public transport systems, a large and growing cycle infrastructure, other private hire via large and local minicabs, black cabs and even motorbike taxis.
- regarding large: yes, but you also have only homeopathic coverage in some places, or wait 20 minutes for a bus (line 274, I look at you).
- The cycle infrastructure only covers certain areas in London central, north of kings cross you're on your own. It's also dangerous as hell since the streets are so narrow, buses stop all the time in front of you.. etc.
- black cabs, minicabs, taxis .. last time I rode with them it was 2x the usual uberX price
I would be happy to turn to an alternative for Saturday night trips but all things above considered - uber has no real competitor in terms of price/value. Or at least non that I know of
You do realize that Uber is heavily subsidized by their massive investments. Notably from the Saudi Arabians princes recently. They are literally burning other people's money in the hope that someday they'll get self driving cars and eat the world for lunch.
Gm/cruise/lyft is well on their way to make this a reality next year. Tesla has their eyes set on their own network. Future doesn't look good for Uber.
Sure you'll get cheap Uber rides now but their entire business model is not sustainable as it is.
- regarding large: yes, but you also have only homeopathic coverage in some places, or wait 20 minutes for a bus (line 274, I look at you).
- The cycle infrastructure only covers certain areas in London central, north of kings cross you're on your own. It's also dangerous as hell since the streets are so narrow, buses stop all the time in front of you.. etc.
- black cabs, minicabs, taxis .. last time I rode with them it was 2x the usual uberX price
I would be happy to turn to an alternative for Saturday night trips but all things above considered - uber has no real competitor in terms of price/value. Or at least non that I know of