And definitely when going to Central as it’s by far the most efficient from where I stay.
But to be fair, the minibus drivers are quite aggressive too. Like the taxis one needs to hold on tight!! I have actually been in two green minibus crashes; minor stuff but it ended our journeys in both cases.
You are right about Uber; at least ten minutes in advance. In terms of price, it’s still way way cheaper than any car (taxi, Uber, black) in the US so to me it remains justifiable.