Uber 2.66

Love it or hate it, Uber seems to be here to stay. As you may know by now, Uber is a company that offers customers the possibility to make a trip request to one of the riders via a mobile app. People can decide to rideshare and everything is done without having to open your wallet for the cabbie when you reach your destination since the money is taxed out of your credit card.

The ridesharing tool has gone through quite a few delicate situations over the past few years as its popularity has grown exponentially. As more and more people have found the service attractive, taxi companies have united forces against Uber, even managing to achieve a ban in various cities around the world.

Easy as pie

The app the company has created is pretty easy to figure out and basic, providing only what is necessary to get you to your destination.

If you already have an account, then things are pretty simple and you only have to sign in with your credentials. If you don’t have one and are a new user looking to finally give Uber a go, you can set up an account with the help of the app.

You’ll need an email address, mobile phone number and a password, as well as to provide your name for the app. The next step involves trusting the app with your credit card number so it can bill you for your rides without you having to bother to have the necessary change, like you would with a taxi.
Before your account is complete, you’ll need to verify your phone number, which is a great security step.

Lots of permissions

The tool then uses the phone’s GPS to pinpoint your location exactly so it can send you the car to the right address. Of course, you can select another area if you want by simply moving the map around or typing in the address. Before you can request an Uber car, you’ll also have to tell the app where’s your destination so once you board there’s nothing left to do than have the driver get you home on the selected path. The tool recognizes locations as you type them in, be them actual establishments or street addresses.

Before you even call for the car, the app’s fare estimate tool will tell you just how much it will all cost you. The final sum depends on the traffic conditions and weather, just like with any cab-like service.

When your ride is over, the app will give you an overview of the ride, telling you the exact route the driver took and lets you rate the driver.

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