Reality Check w/ John Tracy: It’s time Anchorage gets excited about Uber

On a recent trip outside Alaska, I decided to find out what all the fuss was about concerning the ride sharing company Uber.
I’m not the most technically savvy guy, but even without the help of my teenager, I downloaded the app and reluctantly gave Uber my credit card number.
When I arrived at the airport, I pulled out the app and discovered an Uber driver was 3 minutes away. By the time I got to the curb, the car was there.
A ride that had cost me $60 by taxi on my previous trip now cost