On: UberTAXI is arriving in San Francisco

[thehaxattax]

In practical terms, it's a way for Uber to put more cars on their network, which hopefully makes it more likely that there's a ride nearby when you open the app in the Sunset, Richmond, Pac Heights or wherever else there's a low concentration of taxis (OK, so everywhere in SF).

[ezpassmac → thehaxattax]

Is Lyft actually cheaper than a taxi?

[chrischen → ezpassmac]

Uber TAXI automatically charges 20% gratuity + $1 fee so Lyft/SideCar will likely be cheaper, even if it's just because you can specify your gratuity.

[kunaalarya → chrischen]

Lyft now automatically includes $2 gratuity, fyi. Still cheaper by 10-15%.