[sp_]

I've had the exact same experience with Vint (https://www.joinvint.com/) - Go through personal trainers until you find one you like and then move off the app. The hourly cost will be lower but the personal trainer will still make more money.

I've also had Uber Black drivers give me their personal limo service business cards. The difference is that a cab is a commodity while a personal trainer is something that needs to click on a personal level.

I see no future for Vint even though I loved it when I used it.

[enjo]

It's not just that rides are a commodity, they also have an immediacy effect. I don't care who drives me, but I care that they pick me up in the next 3 or 4 minutes. When an uber driver gives me a card that's great, but it's kind of worthless because they're unlikely to be nearby. Hell in the time it takes me to call them I can likely have another car at my front door if I just use the app.

[osi]

Depends. I like being able to schedule rides to the airport in advance, so I know exactly when I'm going to be picked up. And the rate will be pre-determined.

[justzisguyuknow]

The only situation where it's nice to have a known driver is when you are scheduling a ride in advance, i.e. to the airport or something. In those cases, I frequently call a day ahead to a driver I know.