Uber?
September 9th, 2015 at 10:01:10 AM permalink | |
DRich Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 51 Posts: 4923 | Living in Las Vegas there has been a lot of controversy that initialy the state would not allow Uber in Nevada. Recently that was reversed and Uber will start up in the next month or two. Clearly the taxi companies are fighting it because they don't want competition. Now I understand why. I spent Labor Day weekend in San Diego and Del Mar with some friends and we did not rent a car like we usually do. I saw a coupon online for your first Uber trip for free up to $30. Our first day using it we went from downtown San Diego to the Catamaran hotel on Mission Bay. I went to my Uber app and requested a car to pick us up at the hotel. The app report it would take two minutes and Blue Honda Accord with a driver name "Eddie" would pick us up. It was there in one minute. We used Uber approximately 10 times over the weekend and we longest we waited was three minutes. Each and every one of the drivers were personable and appeared to actually enjoy their "job". BTW, six of our rides were free from sign up promos and refer a friend promos. One of the guys I was with is interested in driving for Uber so he questioned every driver about everything. It turns out they wave no set work schedules and are officially "working" when they turn the Uber app on and are done "Working" when they turn it off. The drivers get 80% of the fee and it is deposited in their accounts once a week. When we flew back to Vegas we got a taxi to our house and asked the taxi driver about Uber. He said he can't wait because he only gets 30% of the fare in the taxi and he will start with Uber the first day it goes live. I can't give Uber high enough praise. At my age a Life In Prison sentence is not much of a detrrent. |
September 9th, 2015 at 11:12:56 AM permalink | |
Wizard Administrator Member since: Oct 23, 2012 Threads: 239 Posts: 6095 |
I agree 100%. I used Uber twice on my recent trip to Seattle and have shared rides in LA and Sydney. The drivers were always there within a couple minutes in nice clean cars. There is also no guessing game about tips. Nothing to even sign. If the Vegas taxis lose business to Uber -- they deserve it. Knowledge is Good -- Emil Faber |
September 9th, 2015 at 11:25:46 AM permalink | |
Face Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 61 Posts: 3941 | What kind of vehicles do you find yourself mostly receiving? All this talk about cheapness has me thinking you're mostly getting econo-boxes. Has any of them been a sedan / saloon, or SUV / truck? Be bold and risk defeat, or be cautious and encourage it. |
September 9th, 2015 at 11:52:31 AM permalink | |
Nareed Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 346 Posts: 12545 |
In Mexico there are at least two different types of Uber service. One uses nicer/higher-end cars than the other. I've never had occasion to use it, but I have the app in my phone just in case. Donald Trump is a one-term LOSER |
September 9th, 2015 at 11:57:39 AM permalink | |
Evenbob Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 146 Posts: 25010 |
Do the research and you'll see Uber is a minimum wage job that allows you to destroy your own vehicle in the process. I posted an article about it somewhere in this thread. It's all the hidden costs of maintaining your vehicle that nobody talks about. I had a cab co, the vehicles were my biggest expense. Plus I had to pay for the gas, just like Uber drivers do. In the end, before taxes, it's about a $9 an hour job. If you take a risk, you may lose. If you never take a risk, you will always lose. |
September 9th, 2015 at 12:38:26 PM permalink | |
rxwine Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 188 Posts: 18556 | Face may have an advantage being his own mechanic. I certainly wouldn't care if a truck showed up -- especially in a couple minutes. I can't remember the last time I called a taxi, and it didn't take at least 20 mins or more. You believe in an invisible god, and dismiss people who say they are trans? Really? |
September 9th, 2015 at 12:39:33 PM permalink | |
rxwine Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 188 Posts: 18556 | Actually, one time, I called a taxi and I needed to throw my bicycle in the back. A truck would have been perfect. You believe in an invisible god, and dismiss people who say they are trans? Really? |
September 9th, 2015 at 12:40:17 PM permalink | |
AZDuffman Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 135 Posts: 18136 |
A huge savings is not having to buy or rent a medallion. That is often six figures. The President is a fink. |
September 9th, 2015 at 12:41:38 PM permalink | |
rxwine Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 188 Posts: 18556 | The only disadvantage might be if you're running a big V8. Not much savings on gas. You believe in an invisible god, and dismiss people who say they are trans? Really? |
September 9th, 2015 at 12:43:40 PM permalink | |
rxwine Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 188 Posts: 18556 | Although maybe Face could convert to fried chicken grease as fuel. You believe in an invisible god, and dismiss people who say they are trans? Really? |