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Uber: Consider Its New Driver Destinations Service


The private-car-for-hire company is now testing in busy San Francisco an economic availability for passengers to jump into a Uber car that’s already on a scheduled trip. You text or flag down the orange-lighted Uber car, and it drops you off at your destination along the way.

Some reports on Uber have been negative, including complaints from traditional taxi companies. However, we just had a very positive Uber experience. When a family member was recently confined in a big city hospital about five miles from our home, in addition to the cost of gas while using our own car, hospital garage parking fees were $25.

Taking a taxi to the hospital was $25 each way, plus tip. Hailing a Uber ride was $5 each way. Additionally, Uber informed us that the tip was factored into that price.
Q: Exclusive cruise dining: Is it worth extra $? PDF Print E-mail

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We’ve been on several cruises, and always wondered what it would be like to sign up for dinner once or twice in one of the special dining rooms. The extra price is $25 or so per person, and people who’ve dined that way say the food choices and quality are better, and the experience is much more luxurious than eating in the ship’s main dining room. We’ll be taking a Mexican Riviera cruise from Los Angeles next month. Is it worth it to pay extra for the special dining room?

A: The cost really isn’t that bad for upscale dining in a quieter, exclusive room. This may be a good idea, especially on your next cruise, which will include lots of families with small kids. The main dining room is OK, but much noisier, and the service is not as personal. Suggestion: Try it for one dinner on your Mexican Riviera cruise. You’ll appreciate a one-hour peaceful time away from the ship’s usual hectic activities.
 
 
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