Sea saw 56 Posted December 3, 2015 #1 Share Posted December 3, 2015 I have read about the metro mover and that it does not operate in the main flow of traffic (looking to fly into Miami and stay in downtown Miami area near Bayside Market Place). I have read many threads referencing Uber, but what is it? Is it private like a cab? Need to make a pre-reservation? Everywhere or only select locations? On the ground? In the air? Don't like to plan around anyone else's schedule........What the heck is an "Uber"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsetme Posted December 3, 2015 #2 Share Posted December 3, 2015 uber is basically a cheaper taxi service using private drivers. You access them via your smartphone, setting up an account in advance. No money changes hands. Uber collects and distributes the funds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorey2007 Posted December 3, 2015 #3 Share Posted December 3, 2015 uber is basically a cheaper taxi service using private drivers. You access them via your smartphone, setting up an account in advance. No money changes hands. Uber collects and distributes the funds. We would like to try Uber from Hampton Inn Brickel to POM. Do they service this area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingOnBy810 Posted December 3, 2015 #4 Share Posted December 3, 2015 We would like to try Uber from Hampton Inn Brickel to POM. Do they service this area? Yes they do . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenjer Posted December 3, 2015 #5 Share Posted December 3, 2015 jumping on the uber thread as to not start a new one. Would Uber be able to transport us from a Hotel near FLL airport to Port of Miami on a Saturday Morning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishtales6 Posted December 3, 2015 #6 Share Posted December 3, 2015 And enter your starting address and your destination. It can give you an estimation of the fare before you go. If you have any ?s, feel free to PM me, as I am an Uber operator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingOnBy810 Posted December 3, 2015 #7 Share Posted December 3, 2015 jumping on the uber thread as to not start a new one. Would Uber be able to transport us from a Hotel near FLL airport to Port of Miami on a Saturday Morning? Yes. I'm doing it myself and it is half the price of a taxi. When you join if you use a code the first ride is $20 off so it would cost you like $15 to $20 out of pocket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PittsburghGirlee Posted December 3, 2015 #8 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Yes. I'm doing it myself and it is half the price of a taxi. When you join if you use a code the first ride is $20 off so it would cost you like $15 to $20 out of pocket Thanks for all of the great info. I plan on using Uber this Saturday from Fort Lauderdale hotel to POM and was trying to find out how I could book in advance to lower my stress level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lalaredd111 Posted December 4, 2015 #9 Share Posted December 4, 2015 I'm looking for an uber driver Dec. 10 about 11:30am at FLL going to Port Everglades. Family of 3.About how much will it cost me? Any promotion codes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorey2007 Posted December 4, 2015 #10 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Can Uber pick up at MIA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookey Posted December 5, 2015 #11 Share Posted December 5, 2015 What if you do not have a smart phone. How can you contact uber? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingOnBy810 Posted December 5, 2015 #12 Share Posted December 5, 2015 I'm looking for an uber driver Dec. 10 about 11:30am at FLL going to Port Everglades. Family of 3.About how much will it cost me? Any promotion codes? Yes use promo code kenyal18. As a code. You can get a fare estimate when booking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingOnBy810 Posted December 5, 2015 #13 Share Posted December 5, 2015 What if you do not have a smart phone. How can you contact uber? You have to use the website. The app is the best and was way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingOnBy810 Posted December 5, 2015 #14 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Can Uber pick up at MIA? Yes. Just have to provide the terminal you are at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiFunCruiser Posted December 5, 2015 #15 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Uber is very good and well organised and cheaper. We us Uber at home as it is handy to leave your car parked free away from say a concert, book them and they will pick you up and go to event and be waiting outside at booked time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mskenokid Posted December 5, 2015 #16 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Were there any problems dropping off at the cruise ship terminal? Nicole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingOnBy810 Posted December 5, 2015 #17 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Were there any problems dropping off at the cruise ship terminal? Nicole I never had a problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host CJSKIDS Posted December 5, 2015 #18 Share Posted December 5, 2015 We would like to try Uber from Hampton Inn Brickel to POM. Do they service this area? Yes they do, I use Uber constantly here. It's a great area as there are always lots of various Uber drivers around and you can pick from regular cars up to cars like Mercedes. I very rarely wait long for a car, sometimes it arrives in less than two minutes and I'm not ready if though the estimate is longer. Just don't hit the button until you are ready to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bananawindnj Posted December 5, 2015 #19 Share Posted December 5, 2015 I wouldn't feel comfortable about going from FLL to POM on the same day as the cruise and hoping there is a Uber pickup available at the same time hundreds of other people may have same idea. It always amazes me that with all the cost of the cruise and flights and drinks onboard, that people are always trying to finding the cheapest way to get to the ship. I would only get a taxi when it is a quick ride from the airport or hotel to the ship. Otherwise we pre-book to ensure pickup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiFunCruiser Posted December 6, 2015 #20 Share Posted December 6, 2015 I wouldn't feel comfortable about going from FLL to POM on the same day as the cruise and hoping there is a Uber pickup available at the same time hundreds of other people may have same idea. It always amazes me that with all the cost of the cruise and flights and drinks onboard, that people are always trying to finding the cheapest way to get to the ship. I would only get a taxi when it is a quick ride from the airport or hotel to the ship. Otherwise we pre-book to ensure pickup. I haven't given up taxies altogether but for us it is not about the money, more the convenience and less waiting especially when you are disembarking a ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Sunseason Posted December 6, 2015 #21 Share Posted December 6, 2015 I had read that they were no longer able to be in business in Ft.Lauderdale. I use Lyft in Nashville but Uber would be fine. Can someone verify that they have used them recently? We are going from Airport to the ship Dec 10th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccio Posted December 6, 2015 #22 Share Posted December 6, 2015 (edited) I had read that they were no longer able to be in business in Ft.Lauderdale. I use Lyft in Nashville but Uber would be fine. Can someone verify that they have used them recently? We are going from Airport to the ship Dec 10th. The ban was lifted in mid-October. See this still current thread: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2269516 Edited December 6, 2015 by capriccio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shumdit1 Posted December 9, 2015 #23 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Can uber do a larger group (11)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanJ Posted December 9, 2015 #24 Share Posted December 9, 2015 I haven't given up taxies altogether but for us it is not about the money, more the convenience and less waiting especially when you are disembarking a ship. I think that post was more about pre-arranging ground transportation to the port rather than hoping to figure it out when you get there, and not so much a taxi vs uber thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpcmh Posted December 12, 2015 #25 Share Posted December 12, 2015 (edited) I was a fan of Uber....loved it. UNTIL I needed to utilize customer service to fix my account access. It locked me out and would not reset my password. You can only email them, and I only received unhelpful canned responses that did not pertain to my problem. This went on for days.....finally after nearly 20 emails I received the help I needed. I deleted the app and will never go back. Horible customer service, and if I had a real issue, I'm worried it would never be resolved. In the moment of the app problem, I also had to make alternate arrangements for transportation because of this situation. Frustration..... Edited December 12, 2015 by dpcmh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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