Uber, Lyft, and other similar transportation services are transforming the way people are traveling this holiday season. If you've had to take a flight recently, your first thought upon touching down was likely how to get out of the airport as quickly as possible. In the past, taking a cab was most people's best option. That is, if they didn't want to opt for public transportation. Now, Uber and Lyft is becoming the most popular way to escape the chaos of major airports. This is likely due to the convenience that these types of services offer. No more standing out in unpleasant weather trying to hail a cab. With this new technology, you can have a driver waiting to pick you up the minute you land. However, according to Wired, this new trend is causing a multitude of issues for airports.
The biggest problem airports are facing as a result of these services is curbside traffic. Uber and Lyft drivers line the curb waiting for their passengers, usually trying to get in and out as quickly as possible. Meanwhile, hundreds of riders wander down the line pulling luggage behind them while they search for their driver. This causes mass chaos and confusion and poses a problem for airport parking valet services. Parking lot valet officers are frustrated as many abandon their services to take advantage of a more convenient option.
