Dec 05, 2015 09:42 PM
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I live in the city of joy.Kolkata.Yellow Taxi has been the icon of the city for long time.If you come to Kolkata you will feel the pulse of the city.Very busy and continuous moving around.I am born and brought up in the city and love it.
The middle class and upper middle class population the common public transport is Yellow Taxi.However, for the last few years the yellow Taxi has become a headache for us.But we were not having a alternative.Thanks to UBER cab service which got launched in this current year in Kolkata.There are lot to say about this new cab service in kolkata.To start with, you have to Download the UBER App in your Android, iOS or windows phone.It works on these platforms only.You have to register with your mobile number and the app will automatically track your location through GPS.Once you open the app you can find the cabs available in your near locations and you only have to'Set Pickup Location'. The app will prompt you about time of service or by what time it will pick you up.Generally it will take 2-10 mins of your time to reach you.They will never deny you.The most important part is the service they provide is simply awesome. Will take you through some of these below:
1.All the cabs are very clean
2.they will always pick you up with running AC in the car
3.you can have your receipt on your mail after payment being done.
4.The cab driver will never take a single penny from you even if you are offering them
5.You have 2 payment mode: PayTM wallet or Cash
6.In case of any emergency the inbuilt service will alert your nominated person
UBER is offering 3 kinds of cab service now.Uber Go(Low Fare), Uber Ex(Mainly Sedan Cars are available) and Uber Wi-Fi(You can enjoy Free Wi-Fi).The base fare starting at Rs.40 for Uber Go and Rs.80 for Uber Ex & Uber Wi-Fi.Let us have a illustrative fare. My home to my Husbands office is approx. 11.4 Kms of distance. In yellow Taxi the fare will be around Rs.130 - 145 depending on the traffic condition.In Uber the fare will be Approx. Rs. 160-180. Now please remember that the yellow TAXI with AC will charge you 25% extra on your total fare which will come to Rs.160-175 which is very much equivalent with Uber.then why should I take a pain to hunt for the Taxis and refusal is in their blood.
UBER: Need Improvements:
They charge higher fare during pick hours of office and Sundays & holidays.
Sometimes availability becomes difficult.
Apart from this everything is okay.I will definitely recommend UBER for your worry free comfortable ride.
