I note that in your example, it's $7.80, not $5. There are other companies in th...

I note that in your example, it's $7.80, not $5.

There are other companies in the same general space as Uber ("hail a cab with your smartphone") that focus more on the lower end of the market.

jackowayed on Feb 8, 2013 [–]

It's ~$5 when you add tip to the regular taxi ride.