kimba6539 Posted July 20, 2014 #1 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Has anyone used Uber from the airport? We will be using uber for the first time on our upcoming cruise and want to get some reviews of people who have used the service. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eandj Posted July 20, 2014 #2 Share Posted July 20, 2014 I'll be interested in this. We are getting a couple of these services in our area in the fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishywood Posted July 20, 2014 #3 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Don't think you will get many responses as Uber has only been operating in the area a short time--and has only been legally operating since this past week. Until then they had been harassed by undercover cops who would book a ride and then give the driver a ticket for operating a taxi without a license. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimba6539 Posted July 20, 2014 Author #4 Share Posted July 20, 2014 My friend and I each have a thirty dollar credit which should cover airport to the hotel and port to the airport. Seems legit and it is everywhere. Numerous cities here in the US and lots of foreign countries. There were some issues about not being a licensed taxi service but I think that is all taken care of now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimba6539 Posted July 20, 2014 Author #5 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Thanks Fishywood. Maybe as time goes by, more people will use the service and respond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishywood Posted July 20, 2014 #6 Share Posted July 20, 2014 I didn't mean to imply that Uber was not legit from the get-go. The lobbyists for the taxi industry have very deep pockets and are pulling plenty of strings at City and County Halls in Miami-Dade. I guarantee you they were behind all the police harassment, and it was only when they agreed this past week to call off the dogs that the opinion was issued by the county that Uber drivers do not need hack licenses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host CJSKIDS Posted July 20, 2014 #7 Share Posted July 20, 2014 We were just with friends and used them last week here in Miami, no issues. My girlfriend uses them all the time and never seems to have any issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimba6539 Posted July 20, 2014 Author #8 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Fishywood, Never thought u were implying otherwise. The insurance issue was here in Columbus where I live. Thanks Cjskids for the heads up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueHerons Posted July 20, 2014 #9 Share Posted July 20, 2014 I didn't mean to imply that Uber was not legit from the get-go. The lobbyists for the taxi industry have very deep pockets and are pulling plenty of strings at City and County Halls in Miami-Dade. I guarantee you they were behind all the police harassment, and it was only when they agreed this past week to call off the dogs that the opinion was issued by the county that Uber drivers do not need hack licenses. I keep getting ads on my facebook page to use my own car and become a Uber Miami driver. I'd probably wait a couple of weeks until they get the kinks out. Or a month. Miami is a super corrupt town. Last summer three different city mayors were arrested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimba6539 Posted July 20, 2014 Author #10 Share Posted July 20, 2014 I cruise late September so hopefully the kinks will be worked out by then, Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted July 21, 2014 #11 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Please let us know how it works. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireofficer5 Posted July 22, 2014 #12 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Non regulated carriers can pick up passengers at Miami international airport. Ubr is an unregulated carrier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimba6539 Posted October 13, 2014 Author #13 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Keith, Just wanted to let you know how my uber experience was. Pickup at the airport went smoothly. It was a Nissan Sentra which I felt was a small car but all of our luggage fit. Driver was great. we asked him about a ride from our hotel to the port and he stated they are not allowed in the port. So just a heads up. Kim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host CJSKIDS Posted October 14, 2014 #14 Share Posted October 14, 2014 UberX now also has UberXL down here in Miami. It's a SUV which will be better for those with large parties or lots of luggage. We actually had a friend use Uber XL sunday to go from Brickell to FLL. Other than getting off at the wrong exit, the SUV was a new model and very clean and she said it was a positive experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host CJSKIDS Posted October 14, 2014 #15 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Keith,Just wanted to let you know how my uber experience was. Pickup at the airport went smoothly. It was a Nissan Sentra which I felt was a small car but all of our luggage fit. Driver was great. we asked him about a ride from our hotel to the port and he stated they are not allowed in the port. So just a heads up. Kim I'm surprised to hear that they are not allowed in the port. As there is nothing to show on the outside of the car that they are Uber and there are no check points at the Miami port at all, how would anyone know that they weren't just a friend dropping someone off?!! Glad your experience was a good one and hope your cruise was great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimba6539 Posted October 15, 2014 Author #16 Share Posted October 15, 2014 (edited) Perhaps that will change down the road. Kim Edited October 15, 2014 by kimba6539 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princessa7 Posted November 17, 2014 #17 Share Posted November 17, 2014 (edited) I have been hearing of people using Uber to Port Everglades, is this allowed? As in may they enter the port there? Edited November 17, 2014 by Princessa7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricktwo Posted November 17, 2014 #18 Share Posted November 17, 2014 In theory, how would the checkpoint person know they were an Uber driver for the drop off? (This is at Port Everglades) - but for pick-up..... the guards usually ask you for the name of the ship and the name of the people you're picking up, so the Uber driver would have to know this stuff before trying to come in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seabournboy Posted January 26, 2015 #19 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I used Uber to Port Everglades in early January without any problems. Both the driver and I were asked for ID on entry into the port and no problem. Uber cannot pickup at Port Everglades. Still interested in folks using Uber from MIA airport, no problem with collection. Where do they pickup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted January 18, 2016 #20 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Going to try UBER from Embassy Suites Miami Airport to Bubba Gump's downtown in April. Never used them before so help it works. Have already done the required sign up with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegirlum Posted February 19, 2016 #21 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Bumping this to get clarification: I can take uber from Mia to the port, correct? Going down a week from tomorrow and thinking of trying it--have always done taxis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justprettynpink Posted February 20, 2016 #22 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Bumping this to get clarification: I can take uber from Mia to the port, correct? Going down a week from tomorrow and thinking of trying it--have always done taxis. Yes if you need a first timers code feel free to use mine uberjmrteacher Have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host CJSKIDS Posted February 20, 2016 #23 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Yes if you need a first timers code feel free to use mine uberjmrteacher Have a great cruise! Be careful giving your codes out on here. Uber can shut down your referral account if they see a lot of money going in and find out it's because you are posting your code on public websites other than your own Facebook page, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenjer Posted February 22, 2016 #24 Share Posted February 22, 2016 What are we talking price wise for a Uber XL from FLL to Miami Downtown hotel. Our flight lands at 3:05pm so not rush hour but also not middle of the afternoon. If not Uber what do you recommend for transport? Family of 4 with luggage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccio Posted February 22, 2016 #25 Share Posted February 22, 2016 What are we talking price wise for a Uber XL from FLL to Miami Downtown hotel. Our flight lands at 3:05pm so not rush hour but also not middle of the afternoon. If not Uber what do you recommend for transport? Family of 4 with luggage Van and SUV taxis are common in Miami and Fort Lauderdale and cost the same as a sedan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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