Uber is a convenient and inexpensive ride sharing service that is an alternative to traditional taxi cabs. The Uber smartphone app allows users to call a driver to their location to be picked up and transported to their desired destination. Uber is popular because it provides an easy way to get around. There is also no need to pay parking fees, as may be the case when you are driving your own car.
However, Uber is very different from a traditional taxi. Uber drivers are not professionals. They do not have to undergo special training or licensing. For a majority of Uber drivers, it is simply a part-time job to earn extra cash.
In the Event of an Accident
Traditional taxis are highly regulated by the government. There are no such regulations that apply to Uber. With no local or state regulations in place, an Uber accident can have very unfortunate consequences. With traditional taxi drivers, there are well established laws about liability in the case of an accident. They also have specific car insurance requirements. This is not the case with Uber. Uber drivers use their personal cars, not company cars. Therefore, determining liability in case of an accident may be difficult.
