Uber has no hope in this town

[On Guard for Thee]

Are you advocating for this? Why would anyone use a cab if they were comfortable with Uber.

I've explained how it works to women and they said they wouldn't do it alone. Some independent contractor picking you up using a GPS on their phone to get around doesn't seem as safe.

But I'd say it can be more safe as the App gives you opportunities to give immediate feedback on both sides.

Sounds like you are advocating for this. I couldn't care less, as long as I get to the airport on time, and I get a receipt for my expense account.

[Boges]

Sounds like you are advocating for this. I couldn't care less, as long as I get to the airport on time, and I get a receipt for my expense account.

I'm totally advocating for it.

[On Guard for Thee]

I'm totally advocating for it.

Well as I say, its neither here nor there to me. However taxi companies typically have to have vehicle checks, carry insurance to cover passengers, some carry video cameras in an attempt to thwart criminal activity in cabs, so their costs are higher than someone doing the uber thing. Cabbies have legitimate complaints.

[Boges]

Well as I say, its neither here nor there to me. However taxi companies typically have to have vehicle checks, carry insurance to cover passengers, some carry video cameras in an attempt to thwart criminal activity in cabs, so their costs are higher than someone doing the uber thing. Cabbies have legitimate complaints.

But their beef shouldn't be with Uber, it should be with the governments that impose those excessive regulations.

Ultimately you get what you pay for. You want a stranger working for himself to take you around for a lower price, there are risks. But that's worse the risk for certain people.

[On Guard for Thee]

But their beef shouldn't be with Uber, it should be with the governments that impose those excessive regulations.

Ultimately you get what you pay for. You want a stranger working for himself to take you around for a lower price, there are risks. But that's worse the risk for certain people.

And so then once you do get to the airport, you shouldn't really care too much about the background of the aircraft you are climbing aboard either I guess.

[Boges]

And so then once you do get to the airport, you shouldn't really care too much about the background of the aircraft you are climbing aboard either I guess.

A lot of people don't but comparing driving to flying is a complete fallacy.

People die in cars in masses every day. A commercial airliner crashes anywhere on earth it's headline news.

[On Guard for Thee]

A lot of people don't but comparing driving to flying is a complete fallacy.

People die in cars in masses every day. A commercial airliner crashes anywhere on earth it's headline news.

People dont die in airline crashes everyday because they are highly regulated with regard to maintenance, safety management systems, crew training etc. Take that away and see what happens.

[Boges]

People dont die in airline crashes everyday because they are highly regulated with regard to maintenance, safety management systems, crew training etc. Take that away and see what happens.

There's no guarantee a cab is driven by a qualified driver and the car is safely maintained.

Interestingly Uber tells you what brand of car is coming to pick you up if you feel a specific model is unsafe. Cars on the road have to meet safety standards by manufacturers. Often an accident by a driver is something that's out of the driver's control.

I seriously doubt a driver with a poor driving record would decide to drive with Uber. And if they did drive unsafely their rating would plummet pretty fast. The lady who picked me up on Friday said she does it because she loves to drive.

Edited July 6, 2015 by Boges

[On Guard for Thee]

There's no guarantee a cab is driven by a qualified driver and the car is safely maintained.

Interestingly Uber tells you what brand of car is coming to pick you up if you feel a specific model is unsafe. Cars on the road have to meet safety standards by manufacturers. Often an accident by a driver is something that's out of the driver's control.

I seriously doubt a driver with a poor driving record would decide to drive with Uber. And if they did drive unsafely their rating would plummet pretty fast. The lady who picked me up on Friday said she does it because she loves to drive.

I suppose it depends on where you live. Where I live, a major city, drivers have to be qualified and properly licensed including medical, and their cars have to meet certain requirements and are periodically monitored. How about your uber lady and her car...or is loving to drive good enough for you.

Edited July 6, 2015 by On Guard for Thee

[Boges]

How about your uber lady and her car...or is loving to drive good enough for you.

It is. I just want to go from point A to B. People don't fret about public safety regarding stuff like unless it comes at the cost of tax revenue. Cab drivers are often less friendly than I've experience Uber drivers to be.

If Uber with that unsafe. People wouldn't use them and cabs wouldn't be threatening to disrupt the lives of average people to prevent progress.

But I don't use cabs often. I only use them when travelling. Otherwise I'm walking or in a my own car.

Edited July 6, 2015 by Boges

[On Guard for Thee]

It is. I just want to go from point A to B. People don't fret about public safety regarding stuff like unless it comes at the cost of tax revenue. Cab drivers are often less friendly than I've experience Uber drivers to be.

If Uber with that unsafe. People wouldn't use them and cabs wouldn't be threatening to disrupt the lives of average people to prevent progress.

But I don't use cabs often. I only use them when travelling. Otherwise I'm walking or in a my own car.

Well then, happy ubering.

[Canada_First]

What is the racial makeup of Uber drivers compared to cab drivers?

[Boges]

What is the racial makeup of Uber drivers compared to cab drivers?

That's rhetorical right? Does it matter?

[Canada_First]

That's rhetorical right? Does it matter?

Serious question.

[Canada_First]

In the big cities I've noticed that it's very rare to see a white cabbie. Almost entirely coloured. Are Uber drivers mostly white?

[Boges]

In the big cities I've noticed that it's very rare to see a white cabbie. Almost entirely coloured. Are Uber drivers mostly white?

I don't think so. It's just a side gig to most people. People of all stripes do it. I don't know if it's been studied though. The lady I mention earlier in the thread was white.

[Canada_First]

I don't think so. It's just a side gig to most people. People of all stripes do it. I don't know if it's been studied though. The lady I mention earlier in the thread was white.

Ok. Wondering if people prefered having a white English speaking non smelly cabbie instead if a non white non native English speaker who often smells badly. Like sort of a subconscious type of reaction. Something ingrained in our human behaviour. Edited July 6, 2015 by Canada_First

[Boges]

Ok. Wondering if people prefered having a white English speaking non smelly cabbie instead if a non white non native English speaker who often smells badly. Like sort of a subconscious type of reaction. Something ingrained in our human behaviour.

I can't speak for other people, it's not how I think though.

But Uber's success is because of price and convenience. Not because their drivers don't smell like Curry. Though I have heard that most Uber drivers keep their cars very clean.

Edited July 6, 2015 by Boges

[Boges]

I don't have a link for this yet.

Toronto has said they're going to crack down on Uber drivers. I just heard on the radio that Uber has said they'll cover any tickets an UberX driver will get.

Stand up move by Uber.

Edited July 9, 2015 by Boges

[Canada_First]

I can't speak for other people, it's not how I think though.

But Uber's success is because of price and convenience. Not because their drivers don't smell like Curry. Though I have heard that most Uber drivers keep their cars very clean.

So you would choose a smelly driver and dirty car over a clean car and clean driver if the price was lower?

[Boges]

So you would choose a smelly driver and dirty car over a clean car and clean driver if the price was lower?

Depends how smelly and how long the trip I suppose.

Who knows the condition of an UberX car or cab before hailing it? Many have been in cabs in horrible condition. Every UberX car I've been to has been in good condition. And you're supposed to be able to sync Spotify through the App, if that matters. Again, I'm sure if the car is in bad condition that'll be reflected in the driver's ratings.

Edited July 13, 2015 by Boges

[August1991]

People dont die in airline crashes everyday because they are highly regulated with regard to maintenance, safety management systems, crew training etc. Take that away and see what happens.

"Highly regulated"? You mean by the same people who organize our postal service?

I suspect that the reputation of the airline is what guarantees safety. And potential lawsuits.

[On Guard for Thee]

"Highly regulated"? You mean by the same people who organize our postal service?

I suspect that the reputation of the airline is what guarantees safety. And potential lawsuits.

Yeah, I don't think transport Canada has much to do with the post office. Potential suits are one thing, but you don't have to crash and hurt or kill people to have TC pull your operating certificate, and their you sit on the ground.

[Boges]

Good Job Uber! They want us to Carpool? Why can't we use an app to Car pool.

http://www.thestar.com/business/2015/07/13/uber-launches-car-pooling-service-during-pan-am-games.html

Uber seized on the near-empty HOV lanes to launch its car-pooling service Monday, which will run until the end of the Pan Am Games.

Armed with a huge victory from the courts, where a judge denied the City of Toronto’s request to shut down all of Uber’s operations, Uber Canada is pushing ahead with UberPool, which already operates in five cities including New York and San Francisco.

It means UberX drivers, who use their own cars to drive passengers around for fares, can now pick up two different ride requests – heading on a similar route. Each customer can only bring one other person along for the UberPool ride.

Company officials are promising savings of 20 to 50 per cent, depending on how long the ride is shared. The smartphone app will only match rides if there are significant savings to be had.

If there is no additional passenger, then users will pay the usual Uber X rates, which are cheaper than UberTaxi, which uses the city’s regulated rates.

[Shady]

Uber will succeed in all cities because it's more efficient and less expensive than regular taxi services. Right now the mayor of New York is in an all out war against Uber. The taxi companies there are up in arms over competition.