The best ride-hailing apps, according to hackers
3 ride-hailing apps recommended in Hacker News comments over the past year, ranked by how many separate people recommend each one.
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- UberRecommended as a convenient, safer, more reliable alternative to taxis with upfront pricing, though critics cite low driver pay, lax driver vetting and rising fares.190recommend
- LyftRecommended as a consistent, usually cheaper alternative to taxis, with pre-set fares. Main caveat: prices have risen and rides can be costly.29recommend
- GrabRecommended for cheap, easy rides and delivery in Southeast Asia, bypassing language barriers and handling payments. Critics note inconsistent service and un-skippable ads.13recommend