tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7464708.post8480126549013900609..comments2024-03-22T06:05:36.544-04:00Comments on Kids Prefer Cheese: The Umpire Strikes BackMungowitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02340064320347875601noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7464708.post-39586108519071579292015-06-29T13:58:50.298-04:002015-06-29T13:58:50.298-04:00I used UBER for the first time this past weekend w...I used UBER for the first time this past weekend while on a trip to Seattle (my city council is currently banning uber because of the taxes we receive from taxi services).<br /><br />It is a marvel of modern technology. I see the point Thomas is making about needing a smart phone, but Uber is simple to install and simple to use if you can. I used it four times: It's quicker, just push the button and within 5 minutes I had someone to pick me up. Cheaper, I spent no more than $19 to go places it would cost $25-$35 for a cab ride. And a better quality ride than a taxi. I rode in a Lexus, an infinity and a Mercedez. Only one ride was in a car that I thought was about the same as a crappy taxi. <br /><br />LOVE Uber!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7464708.post-47754267487865067692015-06-25T16:05:09.250-04:002015-06-25T16:05:09.250-04:00An interesting essay. I'm not sure traditional...An interesting essay. I'm not sure traditional taxi services should / will die. There are plenty of people who aren't digitally connected or don't want to who will continue to use traditional taxi type services. Or a service like Uber needs to be extended to provide rides without requiring technology.<br /><br />The death of taxi services would also result in a major blow to our culture. Can you imagine the hard boiled private investigator hero trying to "follow that cab" when both must use Uber?Thomas Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05701283200252131890noreply@blogger.com