We Tested It for You: A Little Trip with Uber?

The bus that never shows up, the taxi that you can't reach, or the friend you hesitate to call for the third time this week. Traveling around the island without a car is often a logistical adventure. So when Uber announced its arrival at the end of March, it was hard not to raise an eyebrow and immediately pull out your phone.

First attempt: the very next day after the launch, just before midnight, starting from Quatre-Bornes. The...