Though I might just give an update on my recent ride share trips ... or I should say non-trips!
Trip 1 - arrived CNS and tried to book a Muve. The app had for some reason lost my CC details so I had to re-enter them. Then it needed my to confirm the small amount deducted from my CC. Trouble was it didn't. Deduct that is, so I couldn't confirm so couldn't book! Checked Uber which was dearer than taxi so taxi got it.
Trip 2 - tried to book Muve for a gold coast trip (about 25min) for daughter to go to work on Boxing Day. No Muve drivers available. Tried to book Ola. No Ola drivers. Went to book Uber and the rate range was $26 - $31. Decided to recheck Muve. No drivers. Rechecked Uber ...surged to $35-$45
. Rechecked Ola. No drivers. Rechecked Muve, no drivers, rechecked Uber surged $60-$70. Bugger that, put down my coffee and drove her myself.
Trip 3 - Arrived CNS and tried to book Muve. Attempted to find driver (drivers showing) chosen driver (chosen by Muve) didn't pick it up and it timed out. Tried again, this time another driver accepted but then nothing! No map showing progress, no cancellation notification, no nothing. Tried again (the rate range was good), but the app tells me I can't book another ride when I'm currently on one!
Tried Uber, Driver close, cheaper than cab so Uber got it.
Trip 4 - arrived in CNS and tried to book Muve. All good except the app said "currently working on our system, try again later". Went to book Uber, range $30-$35. Nope jumped in a waiting taxi which I knew would be about $25. Ended up being $23.
Seems the taxi industry is not done and dusted just yet!