I wanted to know if I&#x27;m the only one who doesn&#x27;t find these apps convenient. I&#x27;m in NYC and have been trying to use Uber and Lyft, but I keep finding that whenever I request a ride, the driver usually takes too long to get to me (e.g. gets lost and goes the wrong way), and in that time I see like  20+ taxis drive past.<p>Why would I wait 5-10 minutes for an Uber&#x2F;Lyft when I could, in the same amount of time, be closer to my destination by just hailing a regular taxi?<p>Surely I&#x27;m not the only person experiencing this. I want to love Uber&#x2F;Lyft, but so far my experience has just been one of hassle and inconvenience. I was motivated to try them out because of free credits, and I&#x27;m trying to use up my free rides before they expire, but it&#x27;s just been too painful so far!