{"id":3583,"date":"2012-05-25T09:14:00","date_gmt":"2012-05-25T09:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bostonzest.com\/?p=3583"},"modified":"2012-05-25T09:14:00","modified_gmt":"2012-05-25T09:14:00","slug":"uber-on-call-car-service-in-boston","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/bostonzest.com\/?p=3583","title":{"rendered":"UBER: On-Call Car Service in Boston"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Uber<\/a><\/p>\n

This year, we added one more option to our car-free lifestyle. UBER<\/a> offered a discounted $40 introductory package on Gilt City Boston and we bought it. Since then, we've treated ourselves to a few UBER rides and are ready to recommend it to you a<\/span>t today's Friday Link.<\/p>\n

Test Drives!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our first trip was to the preview opening of the Gardner Museum.<\/a> It seemed like a festive event and our schedule for the day was heavy, so to enjoy more time exploring the museum, we decided to take a ride there and then on to our next destination.  <\/p>\n

We used the UBER<\/a> iPhone app to request a car. We watched the app as the photo of the driver who had accepted our request popped up, then followed his movement on a map as he approached from about seven minutes away. Unlike a taxi, we knew where he was and that he was really on his way to our location. When he arrived out front, he called to let us know.<\/p>\n

We enjoyed a couple of hours exploring the new and old spaces at the Gardner, had a meal at Cafe G, and then pulled up the UBER<\/a> app and requested a ride to our next destination. This time, our driver hit some traffic and called to say he'd be a few minutes longer. He arrived, quicker than expected, and called to tell us he was in front of the door.<\/p>\n

Another evening, we tested the service on a rain-soaked trip through rush hour and baseball traffic to an event in the Fenway area. Each time, we've been happy that we were in the care of a completely professional, attentive driver whose only concern was making our day a bit better and getting us calmly and safely to our destination. <\/p>\n

Last week we found a perfect use of UBER\u2013 a pick up from a medical procedure. For Penny, it was an appointment at Mass Eye and Ear that left her dilated eyes half-blind in the blazing sun. Rather than fumble around trying to find a cab, she called UBER. Her driver, Sal arrived in minutes, handed her into his clean, comfortable car, found a way out of the traffic jam surrounding the hospital area, and even offered to assist her into our building. <\/p>\n

For Us, It's Worth the Price!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yes, UBER<\/a> costs a bit more than a taxi. But, it costs less than a scheduled car service for trips like these. The cars are clean, the drivers professional, and we enjoy the difference.<\/p>\n

Since we don't own a car and usually walk, take the MBTA, use Zipcars, or rentals, UBER<\/a> fits nicely into our transportation scheme. We look forward to using UBER in the other cities, like New York, where it's also available.<\/p>\n

DISCOUNTS!!<\/strong><\/p>\n

This UBER link<\/a> will give you a $10 credit to get you started and they will also send a reward our way.<\/p>\n

And, if you click on the Zipcar box over to the left, you can get a driving credit to start you off when you join and we'll also have some Zip added to our account.<\/p>\n

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