Comments on: Order your cab ride online at RideCharge

By: Toby

Toby — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:39:25 +0000

I’ve used it a bunch in DC area, and in LA to go to airports. Some taxi drivers are new to the pay part, but when you pay with your mobile phone it is SO fast and cool,and I love not carrying cash.

By: Austin

Austin — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:35:48 +0000

Keep in my that you’re not getting a “yellow cab” as pictured, which offer the cheapest (metered) fares.

Cabs you get by order in NYC, such as the ones seen on that site are all limousine cars (meaning they’re considered luxury car services). You’ll always get a higher price, and considering the cab line is usually pretty short at the airport, not sure its a great deal (again, can only speak for NYC).

http://www.sosauce.com/travel

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:48:38 +0000

NobbyH – Given cab fares are all locally metered, it would beimpossible for them to charge 30% more so you are completely wrongthere. I use them for SuperShuttle, and its 15% less than going tothe SS website. I just looked on their website and they’re in 25cities and they’re new, so I don’t think that’s bad coverage. I dontthink they’ve hit the mainstream yet, and i think that’s cool. You are a little too negative for my Thursday.

By: Morty

Morty — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:22:26 +0000

I have been in the car when friends have used this and it works and it’s nice to have. The convenience charge is probably a buck, so it’s well worth it to have a ride when you need it, where you need it.

Great idea.

By: Sherry

Sherry — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:16:49 +0000

NobbyH – That’s interesting to know. Being Canadian, I wouldn’t know a lot about average cab fares, so I didn’t know whether it was a good price or not. On the other hand, maybe they’re factoring in a tip as well into the price?

I think it could be useful if you know it’s hard to get a cab at a specific location and want to make sure you have one waiting for you if you’re pressed for time.

By: NobbyH

NobbyH — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:08:41 +0000

All that glitters isn’t gold. The rates they quote are 30% higher than you can get directly. The cost of convenience? I don’t think so. Also the geographic coverage is extremely thin. PASS.

By: airfare

airfare — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:59:27 +0000

The thought of paying with mobile device really impressed me. I haven’t heart about something like that. Actually I really don’t think it is working in reality. Has anyone any experiences with that?