[Nfbmt] Uber in Montana

Tue Aug 2 00:25:37 UTC 2016

Excerpt from their web site.

What is Uber you may ask?  Is Uber available in Montana? 

It's the coolest and cheapest private driver service. And Yes! Uber is
available in Montana!  In fact, there is an app for that available on iPhone,
Android and Windows phones! 

The following are a few helpful hints, tips, and tricks to help with your
very first Uber ride in Montana. 

Just think about traveling to Montana for your vacation  or business trip.
You might think that the only way around is with a traditional, expensive
taxi service or by public transportation which takes hours to get from one
destination to another.

The lion's share of consumers traveling around the United States believe that
these modes of transportation are reputable and would never try to scam a
tourist or business traveler that has not had a chance to familiarize
themselves with the area they are visiting. After your reservations with the
airline have been confirmed, and your hotel accommodations have been
solidified, the only thing left on your to-do list is figure out how you will
get around town

once you arrive.  The nicer resorts and hotels have a shuttle service that
will take you to and from the airport.   But if your hotel does not have a
shuttle, or is not near a bus stop; then really you only have 3 choices left.

1Friends or Relatives

2Traditional Taxicab

3Uber

Taxicabs have been in business in the USA since the invention of the
automobile.  Millions use traditional taxicabs all the time.  Their big
disadvantage is price and inconvenience.  If you are in a densely populated
area, you can usually hail a cab in 5 minutes.  However, if you live in a
sparsely populated area,

a cab can take 45 minutes to pick you up.

How To Use Uber in Montana

The following steps will make using Uber in Montana a breeze.

1It is easy to register.  Start by locating the graphic banner at the bottom
to receive your discount code. Once you are registered, the next step is to
download the App by Uber from the app store, next you need to input your
credit card account details, and verify that you have received your first
time riders  Discount Code for a FREE Ride. It is required that you enter the
uber discount code prior to requesting your  very first Uber ride in Montana.

2Verify how many Uber Montana cars are available to pick up riders close to
your location in Montana

3Next check how many cars, employed by Uber, are in the Montana area and can
pick up riders that are in your current neighborhood.

4Now it is time to summon a ride. The nearest driver for Uber gets the
request, via their Uber Partners app, with your pick up

destination.

5Make sure that you either call or text the Uber driver with any information
the driver will need to find you, such as out in front of a business.
Reminder: If you live in a gated community, Do not forget to text the driver
with your gate code!

6 After the ride is complete, it is time to rate your experience.  Please be
mindful that a negative rating can severely hurt a drivers reputation, so
only rate low if absolutely necessary.

7 Its time to pay.  Stop reaching for your wallet.  All fares are taken care
of via the credit card stored on your account.  But don't fret, the first
fare is on us.  Tipping is appreciated, but not required (there is nowhere to
add a tip, so it will have to be a cash tip).

So far as I can tell, Uber is available in Missoula, Great Falls, Billings,
Bozeman, Butte, and Helena.

Launch Events: 

Monday, August 1, 5:00 P.m.: Plonk, 322 North Higgins Avenue downtown
Missoula.

Tuesday, August 2, 5:00 P.M.: Celtic

Cowboy, 116 1st Avenue South, Great Falls.

Wednesday, August 3, 3:00 P.M.: Lewis & Clark Brewing, 1517 Dodge Avenue,
Helena.

I can't find any more information; if anybody else does, they can let the
rest of us know.  Joy 