It's interesting that you say that, since it was one of my favorite parts about Europe being able to just walk up to any main street corner and have a ride somewhere. No need to have an app or anything, always works, no privacy/data issues. And it was never a big deal to walk a couple blocks to the main roads

In the US I’ve never come across a taxi driver that wasn’t an asshole, but Uber drivers are usually chill and fine.

That's how I feel about NYC. When I'm there I couldn't even fathom trying to get an Uber. Why would I? 5 taxis pass me a minute

Everywhere else though, I take Uber/Lyft.

When I went to Paris I was cheated so much and almost beaten, had a physical altercation with a taxi driver at destination. Never again would I use taxi if I have another option.