Here in Madrid I know Cabify is operating right now, but since there's no taxis finding one is like finding a needle in a haystack, it's easier to take the metro. Yes, it is generally safe to use Uber in Spain.
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In Short: Uber's service in Barcelona is spotty at best due to its ambiguous legality. Better to use taxis in Barcelona, they are plentiful, efficient, and cheap. Thank you SO MUCH Scudder, Enric and Carlos.
Uber charges from €15 to €29 for the transfer from Madrid's Barajas international airport and the city centre, depending on the vehicle used. Standard taxi fares for the same trip are fixed at €30. Uber also offers a discount of 50 per cent on travel to or from the main train and bus stations.
The best way to get around Madrid is by metro. A handful of metro lines extend as far north as the Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) as well as into the city's southern suburbs. Buses are an option, too, as are metered taxis, which can be hailed on the street or found in ranks throughout the city.
From taxis to rideshare services, it can be hard to decide which option is best for your needs. But if safety and reliability are your top priorities, then taxis may be the way to go.
Taxi drivers, Uber and the likeFor a ride within the city, most locals consider that a proper tipping is to leave 10 to 20 cents (I personally tend to round up to the next 50 cents or euro, for instance). And for a ride from the airport, one or two extra euros will make the deal.