Uber has swept the ridesharing market off its feet. In just about every possible way, Uber cabs have outperformed taxis and have supplanted them as the choice form of transportation for business travelers, tourists, and regular city-dwellers. Uber is more convenient, cheaper, provides more options and services, and is safer than taxis.

Convenience
Uber makes transportation so easy. Instead of walking out to the street and hoping a cab drives by soon, Uber has an app that lets you call a cab to your exact location with a few simple taps on your phone. Brian Kelly, better known as The Points Guy, is an expert in maximizing travel and he exclusively uses Uber these day, “Mainly because it’s so easy,” he says. “I like being able to push a button and see exactly where vehicles are and choose between UberX (cheaper) and SUVs when riding with 4 or more friends.”

Another way Uber makes transportation convenient is their billing process. “[Uber] automatically bills the… credit card you have on file,” says Kelly. He also adds that “gratuity is included, so no arguing with the taxi driver about whether they only take cash, waiting for a receipt, or any other little inconvenience like that.”

Price
Business Insider’s Sara Silverstein put together a great piece on the pricing differences between Uber and taxis. Her conclusion? That in every city except New York, Uber is cheaper (as long as you’re using UberX). In almost all cases, Uber is cheaper even before you factor in gratuity for the taxi driver. As Kelly said, Uber rates already include tips for the driver, so while those rates stay the same, the pricing difference becomes even more pronounced once the 10-20% tip for taxi drivers is factored in. With convincing visuals, Silverstein also highlights how Uber cabs become cheaper the faster the car is moving (hence why NYC, with its stop-and-go traffic, is the only city where Uber is not cheaper). Thus, the further you have to go and more freeways you’ll be on, the more sense Uber makes.

Options
Uber has five types of vehicle options: UberX, UberTAXI, UberBLACK, UberSUV, and UberLUX. Those looking to ride in style get picked up in Cadillacs or Mercedes sedans with the LUX service. Black town cars have long been a staple for business travelers and executives on their way to meetings.

However, Uber’s options don’t just end with their variety of cars, but extends to the services they provide as well. Programs such as UberFRESH for food delivery, UberHEALTH where they administered free flu shots on demand, and UberFAMILY where those traveling with little ones can request a top-of-the-line IMMI Go car seat for their Uber all add to the great product line. When riding in taxis, parents have to deal with the anxiety of adult-sized lap belts for their children, if any exist at all.

Safety
Protection of your precious cargo is just one of the ways Uber has made transportation safer. One major thing Uber allows for, something that we at DreamTeamDrive emphasize as well, is safety. Standing out on the street corner, waiting to jump into a stranger’s car is not the safest of activities. With the Uber app, your driver comes to you, not you to them. This is especially valuable for well-off executives who don’t need to be advertising their vulnerability waiting for a cab to arrive. Uber also allows you to leave and read reviews for all their drivers. This helps to create accountability and ensures drivers are on their best behavior at all times.

When you need a ride, selecting an Uber partner like DreamTeamDrive is the clear choice.