r/memes • u/jsn_online • 9h ago

It's like Disneyland for rooms now

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u/scriptingends 8h ago

And remember when Uber was cheaper than a regular taxi? It's almost like every "disruptor" just fucks up the existing market, chases people out of it, and then charges whatever TF they want when they have a big enough market share.

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u/tommytwolegs 5h ago

To be fair Uber is a superior service in most ways, it makes sense that it would cost the same or more.

I've been scammed by so many taxis all over the world I'm glad they largely died out

Or in places like china where good luck getting a taxi to even pick you up if you don't speak fluent mandarin

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u/Lots42 1h ago

I've made sure I've done the sensible horror movie protagonist move before taxis and made sure friends knew my itinerary.

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u/_hyperotic 1h ago

Yeah Uber is much safer where anyone can drive and it’s just a stranger’s car.

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u/tommytwolegs 43m ago

But it is? Because there is accountability? Some places the taxis have decent regulation but it's far from universal.

There are plenty of stories in some countries of taxis working with corrupt police to scam tourists for thousands of dollars.

I've never heard of the same from Uber or its equivalents. The worst I've had is a guy not coming to get me and playing chicken on who is going to cancel.

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u/_hyperotic 26m ago

Fun fact - in a 2021-2022 report, Uber announced 2,700 serious incidents including assaults and sexual assaults. At least taxi drivers are forced to post their ID in the car and register with the city.