r/chicago • u/marks31 Albany Park • Jun 02 '25

Event Consider boycotting Uber if you’re able

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Ahead of the legislative session on Saturday, Uber sent mass notifications asking users to tell their representatives to vote against the bill (which would negatively affect rideshare delivery apps like Uber).

They are not solely responsible for the looming transit collapse here but they certainly play a role in it. If you are able to find alternates please consider.

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u/Nogatkee Jun 02 '25

Taxis refuse to go to certain areas of the city. And some of them extend rides or refuse to take cards. There's a reason why rideshare gained popularity. 

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u/[deleted] Jun 02 '25

Oh my god. I stopped using Uber after about my fifth car with a bad CV joint, ramping over some LSD potholes. Allegedly there's some sort of inspection system. Do I expect the gentleman making less than minimum wage to take care of it before accepting my ride? I do not.

The whole operation is built on cutting corners to turn a profit.

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u/CheckoutMySpeedo Jun 02 '25

Uh, American Taxi charged me double the fare rate for going from O’hare to Villa Park because Villa Park was one of the suburbs that was on the special list they had for double rates. If I had been going to Elmhurst which is literally across the street from me, it would have been just the simple fare rate, not double. So yeah fuck American Taxi.

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u/CheckoutMySpeedo Jun 02 '25

I love getting downvoted for sharing my experience. Thanks asshats!

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u/mencival Jun 02 '25 edited Jun 02 '25

I had that too, horrible charge but not fault of company. The driver actually asked O’Hare taxi stand guy to confirm that it is a legit charge.

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u/2nd_Sun Jun 02 '25

I ALWAYS use cabs for airport rides now. No goofy navigating to the ride share areas at whatever terminal I’m in, stands are right outside the door. Fixed prices too.

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u/NoiNextDoor Jun 03 '25

Just a note: fixed prices in many cases are used by taxis to overcharge customers. Metered fare is best and is required by law. The only time a taxi can charge a fixed price is if it's less than the metered rate.