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Originally Posted by duchy

I've jumped in a Lyft at 5am no problem but to be fair I avoid supermarkets when I can so wouldn't be nipping out for a loaf of bread at 5am , home or away

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Mr TM said 5pm, not 5am.

Like you, I personally would think popping out somewhere in an Uber/Lyft would be easier than getting there yourself in a hire car. You're paying Uber/Lyft for convenience - to chauffeur you to the location of your choice with no effort from yourself. You don't have to bother about knowing the directions to the mall/park/supermarket, remembering to drive on the right, finding a parking spot, etc. The whole point of taxis is that they are less effort, that's why they exist.

Of course, popping to various locations multiple times a day or going long distances would end up being expensive if using taxis or Uber/Lyft. And that's where a hire car comes in.