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Old 05-29-2016, 09:44 AM
 
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We are in London every now and then. My British wife insists that our driver has "The Knowledge".
She is right. London taxi drivers have one of the most rigorous training processes of any drivers in the world. They are tested extensively on local knowledge, restaurants, and attractions.

I don't think the same is true here.

I'm an Uber objecter, so I still use taxis.
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Old 05-29-2016, 12:59 PM
 
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She is right. London taxi drivers have one of the most rigorous training processes of any drivers in the world. They are tested extensively on local knowledge, restaurants, and attractions.

I don't think the same is true here.

I'm an Uber objecter, so I still use taxis.
Oh, i agree. The taxis I took had some of the best drivers. Loved the rides. Personally, I would choose the taxis, but the Ubers are definately cheaper.
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Old 05-31-2016, 10:02 PM
 
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I took info from this site. Uber Fare Estimator & Surge Prices
This is a good place to put YMMV your mileage may vary.
Maybe if people ride share the cost is ok but I don't see how people use it multiple times a week and rack up bills.
I also was looking at DC rates from National Theatre to a place in Alexandria was forty dollars.


$40?


I used to drive people from Tysons to U st. $20-25 and that's no surge and with some traffic. you must be assuming surge pricing because at under a dollar PER mile during regular rates, it will not be $40.


personally id drive again if it was $2 a mile. keeps the cheap and for the most part aholes out of my vehicle.
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Old 01-16-2017, 06:44 PM
 
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Smile Uber and Lyft are in Winchester Va

I drive for both...Check it out.
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Old 03-17-2017, 11:52 PM
 
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I just began driving for Lyft today. I received my requests from Martinsburg W Va so Lyft may not be available here. I live in Winchester and hope the service is offered here soon. I did bring a fare from Martinsburg to Winchester so maybe requesting Lyft from Winchester will hasten its arrival here soon!
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Old 01-17-2018, 04:50 AM
 
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It's now open in Winchester, I'm sure it's been open since. I just went drove around and yes I actually made okay money. It's not bad. If you want make a lot of money Washington DC is only a couples of hours or less away. There are a lot of places all over. Yes it does...

References code: Winchester540

Discount on rides from Lyft!
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