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Don’t take it the wrong way when we say that despite having many great cities to live in, Malaysia still has a long road ahead of it when it comes to being pedestrian- or bicycle-friendly. Add a constantly hot and humid climate to the equation, and it is obvious why Malaysians rely heavily on cars for their daily commute.
Never mind that you are getting from point A to point B without drenching your shirt in sweat or smelling like you just crawled out of a truck’s exhaust pipe, commuting by car also means you get there in a timely manner.
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This simple, efficient, safe, reliable, and not to mention comfortable way of getting around is exactly what Uber is all about.
Being a pioneer in using technology to solve real problems, Uber, through the help of its mobile app, has reimagined the commuting experience by giving drivers and passengers the power to choose their destination, time, and type of vehicle they wish to travel in. All this at only a push of a button.
This win-win situation is made even better for the simple fact that you really just don’t need the following struggles in your life…
#1 Chasing after the elusive parking
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For every empty parking spot, there are about 37 cars (we may be exaggerating) racing to occupy it, turning something as simple and mundane as parking into a mini F1 race that can only be won with luck. Lots of luck.
With Uber, you get dropped off exactly where you need to be dropped off—so you can avoid frustrating situations such as finding the holy grail of parking spots (you know, the ones near entrances) only to see someone chupping the spot—giving you more time to complete other simple mundane tasks like shopping for potatoes.
#2 A series of unfortunate events
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Leaving your car unattended in a less than desirable parking spot can mean that you come back to a car buried in dried leaves, advertisements, bird poop, and sometimes even a tree or two. Trust us when we say three out of four of those things are very difficult to get rid of.
Riding with Uber lets you get to where you want to go and who you want to go to without all the crap, literally and figuratively speaking.
#3 Play the honking, stare-down game with other road users
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You’re driving within the speed limit and singing along to your favourite ABBA song when an unethical driver flashes, honks, and nearly collides into your car as he or she performs an abrupt lane cut. Suddenly you find yourself performing a heavy metal screamo number. In-car karaoke session ruined.
Taking an Uber means your driver will do the fighting for you (on the inside), making your journey free of stress and profanities. It also means your commute time can be used for all the little but important things in life – like calling a loved one.
#4 Bills, bills, bills
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Bi-annual maintenance fees, monthly repayments, weekly gas bills, hourly parking rates, and one-off payment to replace a missing tyre – these are just some of the cost associated with owning a car. With ever rising cost of living, you really don’t need more reason to be broke.
With Uber, the convenience of hailing a ride is literally in the palm of your hand, rendering the need to own a car moot. It’s not just the app that’s free either. With frequent promos, your ride can also be free-of-charge. You know you like free. We all do.
#5 The tedious bookkeeping
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Have a career in sales? Most companies have a mileage claim system in place to reimburse employees that are required to travel for work purposes, but, these systems often require that the employee furnish proof with their claim.
This often results in one amassing a huge collection of receipts. Let’s not even talk about trying to organise that pile of mess. Shudder.
The Uber app on the other hand, keeps a record of all your trips in one place with details such as date, time, distance, fare breakdown, and even a map of the route taken. The app also lets you tag and separate business and personal trips. Easy-peasy.