Decided to try Uber in Calgary to meet a friend before the game. Pulled out the app, and within 2 minutes, got the notification the driver was outside. Guy was friendly, drove me through rush hour, and as soon as I got out, had the invoice arrive in my inbox. Gave the guy 5 stars and went and had dinner.
After the game, decided to hop in a cab outside the dome from Duttons. I was honest and told the guy I just need to head over to Mission where I live, and asked if he minded the short fair. He waved me in, and then decided to bitch to me about all the "short" fares he had to take that night. He actually was pretty rude, and didn't even say anything when I said thanks and gave him a few bucks extra tip. Uber trip 8 bucks, + tip, Cab 10 + tip
Sorry cabs, but you get no sympathy from me anymore. Will be using Uber over cabs any chance I get.
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