I went to call for an Uber XL with my family at Battery Park and going home to 322 W 57th Street. A Suburban was on the corner and my daughter said, are you an Uber. He said yes, I said I didn't finish calling for the Uber.
He said that's OK I can log it in for you. So we got in. I said how do they know my account. He said don't worry, it will be on your card - I said I don't have the same card. He said it's OK.
When we got home, he charged me $70 and wanted a tip. I said what kind of tip? Uber includes the tip. He said you don't need to give a tip. He said originally the fare was $55, but with traffic it's $70+ The card did have an Uber medallion; but I didn't see a car number.
I think Uber are thieves. I told my wife we cannot use Uber any more. I will post a warning to others to…