We like to make your life surprisingly easy at musicMagpie, which is why we’re going to be sharing an app that makes life easier every week.<\/p>\n
This week, it\u2019s the turn of Uber…<\/p>\n
Uber isn\u2019t strictly an app. It\u2019s actually a taxi service. You use Uber to book a driver, who picks you up from your current location. Before you book, you get to see your driver, along with a star rating and picture.<\/p>\n
Uber is unlike other taxi services, because all fares are paid using your debit card. Your far is calculated via GPS.<\/p>\n
Booking a driver with Uber is easy. You just tap a couple of buttons, and they\u2019ll be on their way \u201d\u201c you can even track them as they drive to your location!<\/p>\n
You don\u2019t need cash to catch an Uber cab either. Paying by card means that no money changes hands after the ride. And, as fares are set using GPS, you\u2019ll usually pay less than you would in a black cab.<\/p>\n
The driver pictures and star ratings are a nice touch too. You can easily identify your cab, and drivers work hard to earn your 5 star rating because it means they get more work in the future.<\/p>\n
You get \u00a310 credit if a friend refers you to Uber. If you refer a friend, you get another \u00a310 (and they get \u00a310 too). There\u2019s no limit on referrals, so if you have enough friends, you could get free rides for life!<\/p>\n
Uber is only available in London and Manchester. Given its success already, though, we\u2019d be surprised if it wasn\u2019t in more UK cities by the end of the year.<\/p>\n
Uber launched in 2010. This week, it was valued at $17 billion<\/a>. Not bad for 4 years work!<\/p>\n