Uber has become increasingly popular since it first started up back in 2009. People around the nation are choosing it over public and private transportation. What better place for it to be utilized than in a college town? While there's more than enough reasons of why we are all dying to have Uber in Pullman, here's ten:
For grocery shopping
Short trips
How annoying is it when you need to go to campus for something, but you’re crunched for time, or you’re only going to be there for a short amount of time? You can request an Uber right before you need to leave and more often than not, it arrives in time for you to get to your destination.
Party hopping
Scenario: You’ve heard of several parties tonight, but they aren’t within walking distance. Uber is great because it's cheap. Since everything in Pullman is in close vicinity, you could probably go anywhere for a good fare.
To avoid drinking and driving
NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE. This has been engraved in our brains since the beginning of time; well, not really but basically. Uber eliminates the hassle of finding a designated driver.
Because it's cheaper
Uber is virtually cheaper compared to other transportation services and friendly to the college student budget that we all struggle with. They almost always offer coupon codes which sometimes can have you paying next to nothing!
It would create student jobs
Having Uber in Pullman would create jobs for those students who qualify. Uber is known for their flexibility with employees, so what better student job than one that works with your schedule?
Convenience
The Uber app allows users to track their driver so you know which direction he/she is coming from and how long it may take them to arrive where you are. It also allows you to track the direction you’re going towards your destination. It is much easier to navigate in case your driver ends up taking you a longer route.
Never a long wait
Personally, I’ve always waited tremendously long for a cab driver on a Friday night in Pullman. But while in Seattle visiting, I’ve never had to wait more than 10 minutes for an Uber. Uber does well at estimating pick-up times, and like I said above, you can track where your driver is at!
There's an accountability system
Uber allows their customers to rate their drivers. Uber also allows their drivers to rate customers. So, if you’re really drunk, and you piss off an Uber driver, don’t expect a good review. Uber drivers also have to undergo certain procedures to become approved. The age of your vehicle, criminal history, and other elements are taken into consideration.
It's only going to get bigger and better
It's 2016, let's be real. Uber is the “wave of the future.” Uber has basically beaten other transportation services. It's cheaper, more convenient, and people seem to prefer it over taxis.
