Last summer my friend and I were contentedly stuck in the house all day, having a Netflix marathon filled with bowls of sticky caramel popcorn and huge amounts of soda. We decided to give this Uber thing a chance since it has become so popular. Before, we would just hop on the bus or wait until one of our parents got home to drag us wherever we wanted to go, but now that we had the option to have a ride come in under eight minutes, this all changed.

Waiting forever for a smelly bus that’s filled with weird people does not sound exciting to say the least. Uber is a faster and quicker way to get around.

When Uber emerged, it automatically became competition for train and bus services like MARTA. While hopping on Route 25 may still be suitable for young adults working a nine to five, for students the Uber world seemed a better fit. Uber has gotten so prevalent that some have become less frantic to get their permit. The idea of having someone sweep you up real quick and take you wherever you want to go without any questions isn’t such a bad idea. “Why would I sit through begging my mom for the car when I can catch Uber in like five minutes,” said sophomore Kaylyn Cobbins.

Students are starting to gravitate more toward private services like Uber because the service’s offer more flexibility. No one wants to plan their day around a bus schedule or what time their parents get home.

After my first experience with Uber, I use the app repeatedly and luckily always get a friendly driver. Even though public transportation is still a popular way to travel, Uber is increasingly the best way to go.