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If I'm in a city with taxis that are widely available, I would go with getting a taxi.

I've used uber once but I was in an industrial complex and I was told that uber is more reliable than taxis.

I would use a taxi.

Also, from the airports in NYC, depending on where you're going it's a published flat rate. Not so with Uber, so Uber could be much more $$$$

Uber! Cleaner and just as reliable! Except they don't do pickups at airport! Just fyi! Some rule about not being allowed legally... They do dropoffs though! There are times that they charge 2x fare etc. but you just have to play around with the app for a few min, to get the normal rate. Regardless, so much cleaner and more efficient than taxis in my opinion.

I was in NYC in May and last Nov and exclusively used uber aside from airport pickup (and subway use) and I used a car service for that ended up being cheaper than a yellow cab too. (40$ to Chelsea in traffic time).

I like that it's tied to my paypal where I keep my ebates fun money etc. there's a lot of codes for free rides too.

I use Uber all of the time, even though I live in a suburb. Its cleaner, easier, no money passes hands (unless you want to tip). But like bluestripedbee says, hailing a taxi in NYC might be faster than using uber. I've not been to NYC since I started using uber. That being said, when I do return to NYC, I will certainly try my best to use Uber over a taxi. If the location is too far to walk, then it would be worth the wait for uber in my honest opinion. Have fun and lucky you! I love NYC!

Taxis are way easier in NYC.

I think uber is easier, you can search locations of cars, you get the make/model/license plate and you don't have the issue of needing to go downtown at the time of a shift change and no one will pick you up.

Uber!! Cars are clean, drivers are pleasant, and the fare is cheaper. I also like the fact money is not change exchanged with the driver.

Now that I know Uber's background checks did not catch certain criminals I would only use Uber if I was with my husband.

I live in NYC and I use both interchangeably. I would definitely make sure you have the Uber app because even though hailing yellow cabs is easy, there are many times when it is impossible to get a cab e.g. Daily shift change, if it rains etc.

Additionally Uber X can be cheaper than cabs and definitely cleaner and guaranteed to be air conditioned. All this to say that most New Yorkers use both, why choose!!!!

The only exception is the ride from tge airport, I would stick with a yellow cab as the rules about pick ups with Uber etc mean you have walk quite a bit to a point where you can get it, not worth it.

@agold: I didn't know you could share info like that! So smart!

I'd have Uber ready just in case too. Cabs are everywhere but you'd be surprised how hard it is to get one sometimes! And I def love the predictability and cleanliness of Uber! One time the driver gave me a bottle of water!