UberX Now Cheaper Than an NYC Taxi
There’s a public transport war raging in New York City.
The UberX service has announced that it has cut its fares by 20 percent, making it cheaper than a New York City taxi. According to the company, fares between Brooklyn to the Bronx and everything in between are now “the most affordable ride in the city,” noting that a trip from Grand Central to the Financial District will cost $22 through UberX while a taxi would run $24.
UberX is a less expensive service offered by cab-hailing app Uber that allows users to call for rides in “hybrids and mid-range” cars for a lower fare than the SUV or airport limousine service it also offers.
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The company said that the lower prices are only in effect for a limited time, but that it would be more likely to keep the fares low if the volume of fares it takes increases. Last week the company also announced that it would slash prices in the Bay Area including San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose by 25 percent.
[Source: TTAC]
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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