Why has it become impossible to get an uber these days in London? Why do all the drivers cancel?! And what are some better alternatives?

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Family member an Uber driver. Tip they gave me is order Uber green. Drivers keep higher share of the money so more likely to accept and you generally get a nicer car

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Try freenow, if you cycle bolt Uber and freenow that will get you one. It's what the drivers do after all.

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I’ve been hailing black cabs lately. Can’t be bothered with Uber anymore

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1. Covid
2. Cos it benefits them and there's no recourse
3. Good question - any success with black cab apps?

It's so annoying!!!!

What's your typical destination? I never have issues... But I live fairly central

Same situation with Bolt

Try Free Now, it’s great

Really? I always get one within minutes in central

Use public transport/Boris bike, elite transport choices

You'll always get a black cab in London.

Coming from NYC where you can get an Uber or Lyft in seconds pretty much anywhere in the 5 boroughs, it's shocking how long you have to wait for an Uber in a city as high profile as London.

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