Monday, May 13, 2013

Uber taxi-hailing service returns to NYC streets, without payments - CNET Mobile



Uber Arrives in NYC







http://m.cnet.com/news/uber-taxi-hailing-service-returns-to-nyc-streets-without-payments/57582233


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Tell us where you want to be picked up.

On the iPhone and Android apps, set your pickup location on the map. Onm.uber.com, type your address. In the US and Canada, text an address and city to 827-222.





Vehicle Types

TAXI No flagging or yelling required! Use Uber to request a taxi. Payment not included. Be sure to pay the driver.

UBERx The convenience of Uber at a lower price with mid-range cars in a variety of colors. Seats up to 4 people.*

Black Our classic black car option is the default. Choose this and either a high-end sedan or SUV will be curbside in minutes. Note: choosing “Black” and being picked up by an SUV will not charge you our SUV rates. Seats up to 4 people.*

SUV When you’re rolling with more than four people, request only SUVs, for a higher rate. Seats up to 6 people.*



Pricing
Base Fare
Start with this fare $6.00 $7.00 $14.00
Per Mile
Speed over 11mph $3.00 $3.90 $5.00
Per Minute
Speed at or below 11mph $0.75 $0.95 $1.25
Minimum Fare $12.00 $15.00 $25.00
Cancellation fee $10.00 $10.00 $10.00

Flat Rates
EWR and Manhattan $85 $105 $150
JFK and Manhattan $65 $85 $125

Sample Fares
Lower East Side to Gramercy $15 $19 $29
SoHo to Penn Station $17 $21 $32
Penn Station to Upper West Side $20 $25 $38
East Village to Williamsburg $22 $27 $41
Wall Street to Grand Central $30 $37 $56
West Village to Park Slope $34 $42 $63
Upper East Side to Wall Street $34 $43 $65

* No need to tip. • Flat rates apply to direct trips between specified locations. Additional stops may result in a higher fare. • Applicable tolls and surcharges may be added to your fare. • At times of intense demand, our rates change over time to keep vehicles available. • $30 surcharge on all trips starting in NYC and ending in New Jersey.








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