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Nov 12, 2014 8:44 PM
Flying to LA tomorrow and need a ride to USC (going to the game). Anyways, it seems Uber X cars (cheapest and much cheaper than a cab) are not allowed to pick up from airports. Anyone have experience with Uber? Is there a workaround? Do the drivers not care about that law? Pretty damn annoying honestly.
Nov 12, 2014 8:44pm
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Laley23

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Nov 12, 2014 8:54 PM
I've had them drop me off, never pick me up. That seems odd. Unless the Cabs have a deal with airports (which they might since it is a flat rate to/from for almost all cabs).

Is it an LAX thing, cause I haven't heard this about RDU.
Nov 12, 2014 8:54pm
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Nov 12, 2014 9:32 PM
Uber drivers aren't allowed to pick up at the airport in DC either. Most airports have deals with the cab companies.
Nov 12, 2014 9:32pm
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Nov 12, 2014 9:38 PM
Take a cab from the closest hotel. Then have uber pick you up there for the rest of the trip.
Nov 12, 2014 9:38pm
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ernest_t_bass

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Nov 13, 2014 8:09 AM
Gotta love restricted capitalism.
Nov 13, 2014 8:09am
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Nov 13, 2014 8:17 AM
Laley23;1673856 wrote:I've had them drop me off, never pick me up. That seems odd. Unless the Cabs have a deal with airports (which they might since it is a flat rate to/from for almost all cabs).

Is it an LAX thing, cause I haven't heard this about RDU.
like_that;1673869 wrote:Uber drivers aren't allowed to pick up at the airport in DC either. Most airports have deals with the cab companies.
Bingo....

It's been a hot topic in Chicago for a few years. Cab companies pay to be able to pick up riders from the airports. Uber doesn't want to be labeled as a "cab company" so they won't have to pay for the airport permits and insurance coverage. Best bet is to take a free shuttle to a hotel and then take Uber (like suggested).
Nov 13, 2014 8:17am
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Nov 13, 2014 9:09 AM
I've gotten picked up from the airport by Uber. The guy called me and asked what door I was standing outside of, plus I knew the model/plate number so I could spot him as he got close. No issue really, just have to talk him through it or call if they don't. Worth the savings though. A cab from where I live to the airport is a flat $25, Uber was $15.
Nov 13, 2014 9:09am
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Nov 13, 2014 11:30 AM
Pick6;1673852 wrote:Flying to LA tomorrow and need a ride to USC (going to the game). Anyways, it seems Uber X cars (cheapest and much cheaper than a cab) are not allowed to pick up from airports. Anyone have experience with Uber? Is there a workaround? Do the drivers not care about that law? Pretty damn annoying honestly.
What you do is... You walk a little ways away from the airport and then pull up your Uber and hail an Uber X car. They are all buzzing around the airports.

Source: avid Uber user.
Nov 13, 2014 11:30am
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Nov 13, 2014 4:06 PM
This was a pathetic excuse for a look at me thread.

Continue to tell us how much money you're making, but can't afford a cab. Nice fail pick6.
Nov 13, 2014 4:06pm
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Pick6

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Nov 13, 2014 7:07 PM
Lol @ COA being a little bitch boy as usual.


thanks for the tips guys. Took a free shuttle to the Westin. Uber guy was there in two minutes, and the ride was only $22 to USC. Better than a cab in every way imaginable.
Nov 13, 2014 7:07pm
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Nov 13, 2014 8:18 PM
Pick6;1674064 wrote:Lol @ COA calling me out for being the little bitch boy I am as usual.
No problem. Any time.
Nov 13, 2014 8:18pm
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Nov 13, 2014 8:25 PM
"Hey guyz how do I save $15 bucks??"



Try not being a broke ass.
Nov 13, 2014 8:25pm
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Nov 13, 2014 8:28 PM
Automatik;1674076 wrote:"Hey guyz how do I save $15 bucks??"



Try not being a broke ass.
lol true, especially since the OP goes out of his way to let people know that he is making money at his job!!!
Nov 13, 2014 8:28pm
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Nov 13, 2014 8:30 PM
like_that;1674078 wrote:lol true, especially since the OP goes out of his way to let people know that he is making money at his job!!!
He knows lotz about life, and will tell anyone that doesn't ask.
Nov 13, 2014 8:30pm
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Nov 14, 2014 7:06 PM
Commander of Awesome;1674039 wrote:This was a pathetic excuse for a look at me thread.

Continue to tell us how much money you're making, but can't afford a cab. Nice fail pick6.
It's on the same level as laley using airport codes when referring to his travels.
Nov 14, 2014 7:06pm