I used Uber for the first time last night. It’s mindblowing. You download the app, store your credit card details (once) and next thing you’re watching the car (black Merc) heading towards you on the map. In a word, it’s ridiculous.

I went from Camps Bay to 95 Keerom Street, just off Long Street and it cost R84. And I didn’t have to handle cash – I just got out of the car. Think about that. Then, after dinner, I just loaded up the app again and typed in where I was heading (it automatically works out where your pickup address is) and the car was on it’s way. It even shows you a photo of the driver and his name.

Here’s a screen shot of when the car came to pick me up. I zoomed in as the car got closer and headed outside as he arrived. Come now.

These are brand new Mercs, not freshly puked-in London taxis and Toyota Ventures with broken doors and windows. What’s more the drivers are SLICK, wearing suits and they know how to drive and know the short cuts. It’s basically what you’ve been dreaming about.

Say goodbye to crap taxi services.

And when you sign up, use this promo code to get 90 bucks off your first ride – iv7f8

This is what they say about their vibe:

Uber is evolving the way the world moves. By seamlessly connecting riders to drivers through our apps, we make cities more accessible, opening up more possibilities for riders and more business for drivers. From our founding in 2009 to our launches in over 35 cities today, Uber’s rapidly expanding global presence continues to bring people and their cities closer.

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R90 DISCOUNT ON YOUR FIRST RIDE
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