I tried using the service "Uber" which makes it easy to call a hire with a smartphone

In 21 countries worldwideHigherDeploying the dispatch service of "UberHowever, the service has started in Tokyo at last. If you use the Uber application, you can easily call a hire from a smartphone. I tried using it at once.

Uber - Tokyo
https://www.uber.com/cities/tokyo


◆Application installation · Initial setting
First, install the free application "Uber" which is compatible with both iOS and Android. This time iOS version "Uber"Has been downloaded and installed.


When installation is completed, tap "Open".


Tap "OK".


After entering the mail address, telephone number, and password, tap "Next".


Enter your first name and last name, then tap "Next".


Tap 'Enter promotional code' to use coupon.


Uber Tokyo · Open memorial 5000 yen coupon promotional code "Tryubertokyo"And tap" Done ".


Next you need to register your credit card. Tap "Scan card" to start the camera.


If we put credit card in green frame ......


A picture was taken automatically. In the text box below, enter the deadline of the card in the order of month / year.


Enter the zip code and tap "Done". Registration is complete.


◆I actually tried using it
The map of Tokyo is displayed on the top screen of the Uber application. First of all, we will specify the location to be dispatched by pin. Move the pin to the approximate destination and tap "Arrow icon".


The map can pinch in and pinch out, let me display the place you want to call a hire and tap to set the pin. After specifying the pin, tap "Request pickup here".


Immediately, the information of the hier was displayed at the bottom of the screen, and a hier icon appeared on the map. Toyota's crown seems to come pick me up.


Higher movement is like this. The Higher icon represents the real-time position and you can see how it is heading for the pin at a time. The animation gif is fast-forwarding time.


If you tap "Arrow Button" at the bottom right, you can contact the driver and change the payment method.


Since you can check the place where Higher is currently on the smartphone, never get frustrated while waiting for a car. On the contrary, every moment when a hire bends over an intersection, the feeling of excitement is enhanced and a magical experience. The informational crown appeared in about 15 minutes. The driver was relieved with the photos as well. Looking at the ceiling of the car body is a huge so it's like a taxiLantern (Ron)The story.


Navi for the user is also complete in the back seat.


Tell the destination and depart. In Uber, high class hires such as crown are arranged, quietness inside the car is outstanding. It is still different from a general taxi. All the drivers are dispatched from a company Uber contracts and it seems that there is a firm education. Satisfaction of the service increases with the elegant way of talking by the driver.


Next to Navi is the iPad mini for the driver. This seems to confirm the dispatch request from Uber user.


Since Uber is a credit card payment, I only get off the car by saying "Thank you" to the driver when getting off. After getting off, the charge was displayed on the smartphone after about 3 minutes. This time we used coupons so the invoice amount is zero.


You can also do a review of the ride easily by just tapping "send" leaving the asterisk and comments.


Uber Tokyo's usage fee is 100 yen for the start charge, a time rate of 65 yen per minute, a distance fee of 300 yen per 1 km, the minimum charge is set at 800 yen. However, there is no nighttime extra charge setting, so depending on the time of day you can use it for cheaper than a general taxi.

Currently in open campaign, coupon code "TryubertokyoIf you use, you can use a ride of up to 5000 yen for free for the first time, and if you exceed 5000 yen, you will be OK if you pay only the excess amount. However,5000 yen The coupon can be used until December 15, 2013So it is caution.

Uber Tokyo is offering services in central Tokyo, and there are also five hires, so it may be difficult to arrange for a hire. However, in the United States,For the exclusive driver, I will issue a subsidy of 7,500 dollars (about 780,000 yen) at the time of purchasing a new car for Toyota or GMWe are currently expanding our service aggressively, so we may increase the number of hires and services in other cities in the future as well.