Uber in Waterloo Region

[tomh009]

I've traveled for business a lot, among other trips; must have taken hundreds of cabs in my life.  I can think of 2 negative experiences ever.

Setting prices aside, I don't have any particularly pleasant experiences with cabs in North America (and, yes, I have taken hundreds, too).  Regardless of the city, the cabs are generally run down and cramped, and often poorly maintained, with worn-out shock absorbers and such.  No real receipts in most cases.  Getting one is often a hassle.  I can certainly see the opportunity for a provider such as Uber (legalities aside).

It's a different story elsewhere.  London cabs are roomy, well maintained even when old, and the cabbies are superbly knowledgeable.  In Germany the cabs are usually Mercedes (in the distinctive cream colour ...) and drivers again very well trained.  In Japan, the drivers wear white gloves and the cabs are impeccably clean. 

But North America ... taking a taxi is generally not a pleasant experience, even if nothing particularly horrible happens.