"We now know that New York City's economy has exceeded previous estimates, fared better than the country as a whole, and outperformed other cities," he said, despite rising unemployment rates.
In high season, the estimated fare is $1,667, weekends $1,788.
But Uber is still proving very popular for its ability to digitally hail cars to take you from A to B, getting an estimated fare before you set off.
The good stuff — availability of rides, estimated fare, pick up and drop off location, the driver's ETA.
Oh, and another addition that should be useful for people who are concerned about price (which is one of the common complaints about User) — you can enter your destination, and Uber will give you an estimated fare.
You will also be given an approximate breakdown of the estimated fare, which conveniently includes a tip for the driver.
This section includes possible additional costs that could be factored into your final fare and increase the site's original estimated fare.
If a driver knows you are a tourist and unfamiliar with the city, sometimes they will take a longer or more expensive route; have the print out of the estimated fare with you so that you are in control of the route driven.
Customers can "estimate fares and car arrival times, view the approach of a driver, monitor actual versus advised routes, streamline payments, and review each trip's route, time, driver, and fare".
