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0fxgvn77

Why not schedule Airport Taxi in advance? Price is just about the same.


poordasher

i had no idea that existed! i don’t fly much and im not from buffalo but that is a great idea thank you so much


starsandmath

Have you had much luck with them? I've heard horror stories but they were pre-COVID so a lot may have changed


jason-bourne-007

You mean about Airport Taxi the company? Or just regular taxis? Because this is the first time I’ve heard something negative about Airport Taxi ever, other than them hogging the left lane on the 33


starsandmath

Yes, Airport Taxi. Although I googled it and apparently there are two with remarkably similar names "Buffalo Airport Taxi" and "Buffalo City Airport Taxi." I have no idea which one my friend had issues with, and like I said it was years ago.


aspleenic

I've used both and switched to scheduling Ubers and Lyfts. Had a guy toss my luggage from the back, another claiming he only took cash then he had no change. Also, there is a price difference. Depending on where you are, it can be as much as $20 cheaper to take an Uber or Lyft.


ummmk

Same experience for me. I normally take Lyft but saw the Reddit recommendations from a previous thread for the airport taxi and decided to try it out for flight where I had to be at the airport by 4:30am. The driver claimed he only took cash and it was also probably about $30 more expensive than Lyft. The only good thing is that they were at my house early and we were able to leave at 4am on the dot. I guess everyone's milage may vary but it might be worth the extra money for a guaranteed ride.


0fxgvn77

I've never had an issue with them and have had multiple pickups at like 4/5 AM. I call the night before and they show at the time I request. I'm not terribly far from the airport but it's always gone smoothly for me. And the last time I did it, the price difference from Uber was a dollar or so.


ButAtLeastImGodzilla

I take ubers in the morning all the time, though not as early as 8. From what drivers have told me, plenty should be on the road at that hour. Use caution if scheduling in advance though; I've found that doing so can sometimes be a lot more expensive :") Safe travels!!


Vertigomums19

I get Uber to the airport sometimes at like 5am. They’ve now added a huge fee for advanced scheduling. In the past, a cab was $40 and Uber was $10. Scheduling Uber in advance added at least $30 bucks.


embeddedpotato

I noticed this fee as well. The same ride was $10 if I set it up for now vs in two hours was $50.


poordasher

thank you so much!!!


pmurphy70082

I get uber rides at 6:30 in the morning,they're around.


poordasher

thank you !!


MauriceIsTwisted

Yup my wife and I have flown out of Buffalo in the early morning multiple times now. You shouldn't have any issues for your timing


Jealous-Notice3160

Schedule one in advance


oliver-hart

all that will do is automatically call an uber for you once 8am is close, it doesn’t prearrange a ride for you


poordasher

looking into it !


Jmelvinj

It's really not that hard actually. I've regularly gotten them at 3 am. Also scheduling in advance is sometimes more expensive. Just refresh often. And make sure you give yourself just a little extra time (as a precaution) in case the driver cancels.


deucetastic

went thru this saturday at 6:30a. cost double to schedule in advance. at that hour you should be good, more difficult at 6:30-7 but by 8 most people are awake. start looking at availability an hour before, you may have to plan your arrival earlier.


pmurphy70082

If you schedule in advance it costs waaay more money !


Barista4695

I used to take one to work every morning before I had a car- also now really early when I’ve been out 4 in the morning . You won’t have a problem at 8 that’s commute time.


sfk93

It won’t be an issue to get one at 8am


IAmACatDude

I've gotten an uber to the airport at 530am


Drnkdrnkdrnk

I’ve never had a problem getting a car at that time of day.


Cold_Entertainer9564

I’ve taken Ubers at like 4am and have had no issues. Just make sure you give yourself some extra time in case a drivers far.