Living in the era of instant gratification, individuals do not want to wait in the hot sun, repeatedly attempting to spot and waive down a taxi; especially, if taxis are about as common as snowfall in Florida, thankfully though, a new and efficient company was launched in 2009 that revolutionized the way people could get around. Uber- a rapidly expanding, global company- seamlessly connects passengers to drivers through a mobile transportation app that any individual can download for free, within seconds, and at a simple touch of a button.
Essentially, graduating teenagers, whom of which are least likely to have cars, can efficiently utilize Uber to travel, commute, visit friends, and run errands. This easily accessible service can liberate teens’ and provide them access to far reaching places. Ultimately, it could help teenagers achieve their aspirations and become highly proactive- safely and efficiently.
According to interviews with three active seniors, Uber is desirously comfortable and equally efficient. Best of all, it costs cheaper than the traditional taxi. At 75 cents per mile, Uber can take anyone almost anywhere; plus, the first ride is free. The only downside to this is that cash is not accepted. Credit card is required, though transactions can be easily made through the mobile application.
Uber has rapidly made a name for itself by transforming the realm of instantly accessible transportation. The new company has exhibited versatility by expanding their product line to multiple forms of transportation, depending on what kind of experience the customer wants. For instance, Uber services include UberX, Uber Taxi, Uber Black, Uber SUV, and Uber Luxury. These services range from a standard Uber vehicle that will simply transport one (basic Uber), to a more spacious vehicle that can hold up to six customers (Uber SUV), to a luxurious sedan that will assure a comfortable and smooth ride (Uber Luxury). This variety of services exemplifies Uber’s flexibility and its craving to satiate the needs of the modern traveling consumers.
An interview with David Lopez upheld the fact that Uber provides, “A clean, comfortable service.” It was also mentioned that Uber is worth recommending to others since it is “easy to use and convenient”, according to 18 year old dancer, Brianna Spencer.
The company’s sole purpose is to meet the needs of the people while delivering quality experiences. It even allows consumers to choose their driver through the app, by providing personal information and some background details about each driver that is readily available.
Not only does Uber maintain modernity by requiring drivers to use vehicles from 2004 and later, it also assures safety. Background checks are mandatory, including a three-step criminal background screening with county, federal, and multi-state checks that go back as far as the law allows. Additionally, the app links you to a driver that is nearest in proximity. This means no more nerve-wrecking waiting in dark alleys and dangerous neighborhoods. Following the ride, the app requests feedback as well. This allows Uber to constantly improve its experience with new standards. Uber is also the first company to ensure true “end-to-end” insurance coverage for ridesharing. The entire ride- from the moment you are picked up to the moment of your drop off- is completely covered by commercial liability insurance.
Ultimately, Uber is a new transportation service that can offer teens a clean, quality operation to meet their needs, reaching distant job interviews, college orientations, and much more. It is cheap, and simple to use. It is a global company that seeks fulfillment by satisfying the needs of the people. Millions of people utilize this company on the daily, and many more will soon learn about its unique operation.