Uber is an interesting and convenient twist on your typical cab service. It launched back in 2009 and is available in over 200 cities today. It recently came to Portland over the past month. The idea is simple. It connects riders to drivers through an app that you download on your phone.  When you're looking for a ride, you open the app and it shows you available rides that are closest to you. Once you book an Uber driver, they will proceed to pick you up at the address you supplied. Can anyone be an Uber driver? Yes, with a few stipulations.

People that have used Uber know that you can rate the driver. Were you aware that the driver can rate you? If you ordered a ride and nobody wanted to pick you up, chances are you were a douche....or you're not using the app correctly.

I've only used it once but had a great experience. The dude that excepted my request for a ride was less than 3 miles away at the time. He showed up to my house in less than 15 minutes in a nice, clean car.

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You can download the Uber app on your smartphone.

 

 

 

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