I hate taxis. 😦

And would love to support ANY alternative.

Uber sounds great. 🙂

Uber is a venture-funded startup and transportation network company based in San Francisco, California, that makes mobile apps that connects passengers with drivers of vehicles for hire and ridesharing services. …

Uber has been accused in several jurisdictions of illegal taxicab operation. …

On 11 June 2014, in a concerted action, taxis blocked roads in major European cities in protest against what they perceive as a threat to their livelihood by companies such as Uber. The cabbies contended that Uber and similar smartphone app-based services have an unfair advantage because they’re not subjected to the same kinds of fees and regulations placed on taxis. …

Google is one of the biggest investors.

Uber is not always the faster, cheaper option. But it will be, eventually.