enjoylife2016
5/21/2017 11:13 EST
We are traveling to Panama in about a month. We would like any information on Uber in Panama City. We will be there for 3 days before we rent a car to travel the country. We are wondering if Uber is trustworthy in panama city or if its safer in a taxi. If someone has experience we would appreciate the information
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Panama2017
5/21/2017 13:06 EST
We definitely prefer Uber in Panama City. They are reliable, in better condition, have the ability to request English speaking if preferred. The drivers don't have attitudes about traveling to out-of-their-way locations. One diasvantage is the time when a car wasn't within 30 minutes of our location in Casco Viejo due to traffic so we had to grab a taxi. Also they are harder to find readily available (close by) in our neighborhood of Costa del Este, so we grab taxis to leave the neighborhood and Uber to return. I imagine that the same may be true for other areas outside the central areas in Panama City.
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XSMEMORIES
5/21/2017 18:08 EST
Hi it's the best, safe and you know the price upfront. If you get out to the interior sop by the only place to eat a burger in Panama voted #1, plus homemade pies. Open We., thru Sun., have rooms for a good price lots of exotic birds all rescued. The name is XS in Santa Clara, Cocle. My web site is wwwxsmemories.com e-mail is [email protected] Sheila have a great trip!
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StanleySankey
5/21/2017 19:26 EST
Odd, I have never had an issue getting an Uber in Costa del Este, usually the map shows at least 8 cruising the area. Only exception is right a 5pm when all the offices close for the day or it starts to rain then you are looking at 20 minutes or the price goes to ridiculous levels. ie Last Tuesday at 5:00 pm they wanted $18 from CDE to Patiallia normally it is a $5 trip.
Also had problems with data on my phone so had to use a lot of the yellow taxis this trip for the first time in 5 months. Only one out of the 8 I used tried to overcharge and only one did I find one that wouldn't go where I wanted. Usually the numbers are reversed, so if that trends out then Uber is a good thing all around. Also seen an article on the TV news talking about forcing the yellow taxis to install meters. That should be good for at least a years worth of drama...
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Panama2017
5/21/2017 20:29 EST
StanleySankey, the two examples I gave were perhaps isolated aituations and I am glad to hear that this is not the norm. As you may know, we don't begin living full-time in Panama until August so my experiences with Uber are based on many short visits to PTY.
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ranadelnorte
5/22/2017 07:09 EST
IMO Uber is safer than yellow taxis, especially if you don't speak Spanish. Problem with Uber is that the drivers are not pros: they rely heavily on Waze to navigate the city, sometimes taking you the most round-about way to your destination. Many times I've had to give directions. Also some of their policies regarding cancellations are odd, and they have been known to double bill. Contacting an office to try to straighten out any issues to almost impossible. The yellow cabs have begun to pull up their sox because of the competition from Uber.
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panamajames
5/22/2017 12:44 EST
There is even a better service than Uber in Panama City. It is called Cabify. If you want $5 off of your first trip with Cabify in the city, contact me. [email protected]
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mwalz
5/23/2017 12:35 EST
does the Uber fare include all in your party? for instance the cabs charge by the person. I will have 4 in my party?
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Panama2017
5/23/2017 12:54 EST
Yes, the charge includes all in your party.
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enjoylife2016
5/23/2017 18:24 EST
I checked into it. Uber will be $10-17. Cabify $34.00
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Ernie1944
5/23/2017 20:10 EST
Yes uber is great - dont rip you off like all the other cabs with gringos
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William RussellGet QuoteWilliam Russell's private medical insurance will cover you and your family wherever you may be. Whether you need primary care or complex surgery, you'll have access to the best hospitals & doctors available. Unlike some insurers, we also include medical evacuation and mental health cover in our plans (except SilverLite). Get a quote from our partner, William Russell.
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panamajames
5/23/2017 20:38 EST
If you have a Corporate account, trips are much cheaper. They seem to be looking for a unique audience in Panama City and building that special regular clientele. One of their logos is "Ride in Style with Cabify". It's a step up from Uber, and a huge step up from Cabs. It's also negotiable. I wouldn't pay that big a difference.
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venturecare
5/25/2017 14:43 EST
Uber. Taxis in Panama are not good service.
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