A content creator from India recently took to social media to share his experience with Uber in the US and praised the ride-sharing company for the quality of services offered by the platform.
YouTube content creator Ishan Sharma wrote in a post on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, that he got a ride in a Mercedes Benz during a routine Uber booking in Los Angeles, USA. “Booked a regular Uber. A Mercedes is coming! Only in Los Angeles,” the post read. Sharma also shared that he formed a close bond with the taxi driver and got her listening to Punjabi music.
Booked a regular Uber.
A Mercedes drives up!
Only in Los Angeles. pic.twitter.com/Qx2ERZQqBW
— Ishan Sharma (@Ishansharma7390) 10 August 2024
The post quickly spread like wildfire and many users of the platform shared their experiences with Uber in different cities around the world. One of the users said that this quality of service from the company is the usual standard in Dubai.
Happened to me every day in Dubai.
— Shweta Kukreja (@ShwetaKukreja_) 11 August 2024
Another user mentioned that the ride-hailing company offers taxi services with such cars in most European cities. Others mentioned that this is also common in Asian cities like Singapore.
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However, a user from India shared his experience with Uber in Bengaluru, India's IT city, and pointed out the clear difference in the quality of services offered.
Booked an Uber Premier in Bangalore, India. pic.twitter.com/zsItxzrpMv
— adi.turf (@_aditya_gautam) 10 August 2024
The post highlighted the differences in purchasing power between countries. One user wrote: “Things like this make me realize how rich people in other countries are.”
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