Anybody here an Uber or Lyft driver?

[IAteYourMother]

I love the ultra hypocritical bullshit associated with services like these, no doubt it's probably invented by some liberal assholes who'd fight "deregulation" of corporations to his stinky death but then turn around and run an illegal taxi service and call it "share ride". That's rich.

I thought conservatives loved to deregulate

 

[gorcorps]

Are you mad that you didn't think of the idea first? Uber is way better than waiting an hour for a taxi on a Friday night to have them come and tell you you can't pay with credit card.

He mad :twisted:

I didn't realize it was so regulated (background checks and such) so it seems like a better service than what I was first lead to believe. I don't believe I'm in an area that would need such a thing, but if I was I'd actually consider looking into being a driver.

 

[MrSquished]

Been a hectic week so haven't done Uber yet but will do this week. Update is that Uber just sent me a text that due to the snow event happening in NJ tomorrow, demand may be higher and surge pricing could occur.

That's when you make the real money. Unfortunately I don't have 4wd so if its a doozy of a storm I am not going anywhere.

 

[NutBucket]

I thought conservatives loved to deregulate

This.

 

[MrSquished]

Quote:
Originally Posted by IAteYourMother
I thought conservatives loved to deregulate
This.

Signed.

 

[SSSnail]

I thought conservatives loved to deregulate

I thought you have a problem with reading comprehension, this proves it.

And those who said that I'm mad because I didn't think of it first? LOL, how shallow and simple minded. Think a bit deeper.

Wow, let's profit off a supposedly legal carpool program, and try to work around the laws. Why didn't I think of that???

So you're saying it's perfectly OK to skirt all the regulations, safety, license, bonds, insurance, etc... that governs the taxi industry, and instead allow any knuckleheads to drive around and pick up people. All in the name of... what?

So, they took the "share ride" or "carpool" idea, fudge it a bit by saying "not charging", but "tips are encouraged" and makes an illegal taxi service OK?

See, all the liberal ideas are always shallow, and at first would seem to be "OMG AWESOME!!1!!!1" but if you think just a bit deeper, the whole idea usually falls apart.

Never mind entire industries and professions that are dependent on the regulation of the taxi industry for their livelihood, let's just make it OK so some hippies that can't do shit else run around with his or her cars with a stupid giant pink mustache on it crowding up SF streets competing with legal taxi services. Great job, libertards! :thumbsup:

Oooh oh, I have an idea, let's just cook stuff and sell it out of my garage, and call it "neighborhood food sharing program" and thumb my nose at the city restaurant regulators. You see? Thinking of an idea is not difficult, it's thinking beyond it, and what it might affect takes a bit more effort. You should try it.

 

[Cattlegod]

i used uberx for the first time last weekend in nashville and it was amazing. Nashville cabs have horrible service and i have about a 50% show rate when i call them to pick me up at my house and usually take upwards of an hour to arrive and they bitch like crazy if you pay with credit card. i used uberx and the guy showed up in 5 minutes and was 40% cheaper than the cab fares. when i was dropped off, i just walked out and done. i could track him exactly where he was on the map and knew exactly when he would arrive. all money transaction was handled automatically. it was so amazing it was sick. i will only use uberx (haven't tried lyft yet) for all travel.

 

[mikegg]

Latest details I could find...
An Uber driver killed a 6-year-old female pedestrian in a New Year’s Eve traffic accident in San Francisco.

Update: The driver was an Uber partner, Uber announced today in an updated statement. The company has deactivated his account. Earlier, Uber had said that if the driver involved in the accident was an Uber partner, the account would be deactivated. “The driver was not providing services on the Uber system during the time of the accident,” Uber said in the updated statement.

The statement may imply that the driver may have been in between Uber fares at the time of the accident, given it happened on New Year’s Eve.

Uber has positioned itself as a more tech-savvy alternative to the relatively hidebound and heavily regulated taxi industry. The accident could have big implications for Uber — and for ridesharing companies like Lyft and Sidecar — by giving taxi supporters ammunition for a political battle. It also raises questions about the company’s responsibility for the actions of its drivers.

Uber initially attempted to distance itself from the situation. A spokesperson declined via email to answer questions about the accident, offering the statement, “We work with transportation providers across the Bay Area, but we can confirm that this tragedy did not [Uber's emphasis] involve a vehicle or provider doing a trip on the Uber system.”

The San Francisco Police Department later identified the driver as Syed Muzzafar of Union City, Calif. Muzzafar posted the $300,100 bail yesterday, and he will return to court on Jan. 7, a spokeswoman for the San Francisco Superior Court wrote in an email to VentureBeat.

In a phone conversation with VentureBeat, Officer Gordon Shyy of the San Francisco Police Department said the driver was booked for vehicular manslaughter.

Shyy told VentureBeat that he’s looking into the case and will release more information as soon as he can.

The news came in a report yesterday from ABC7 News, which attributed the information to police.

Earlier on New Year’s Day, the San Francisco Chronicle reported the death of Sophia Liu, 6, of San Francisco. The accident occurred at around 8 p.m. in the Tenderloin neighborhood. The car also struck Sophia’s brother and mother. All three went to San Francisco General Hospital after the accident.

VentureBeat will update the post if we receive more information on the accident or the company’s actions.


Forbes says things are too new to tell:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/robertwood/2014/01/08/big-liabilities-for-uber-sidecar-and-lyft/

Holy cow, I just saw a poster at my local YMCA calling for donations to this girl's family. Really sad story. I didn't know it was an uber driver until now.

I used both Uber and Sidecar. They have been both good experiences. I think I waited 2-3 minutes for both to show up.

 

[IAteYourMother]

I thought you have a problem with reading comprehension, this proves it.

And those who said that I'm mad because I didn't think of it first? LOL, how shallow and simple minded. Think a bit deeper.

Wow, let's profit off a supposedly legal carpool program, and try to work around the laws. Why didn't I think of that???

So you're saying it's perfectly OK to skirt all the regulations, safety, license, bonds, insurance, etc... that governs the taxi industry, and instead allow any knuckleheads to drive around and pick up people. All in the name of... what?

So, they took the "share ride" or "carpool" idea, fudge it a bit by saying "not charging", but "tips are encouraged" and makes an illegal taxi service OK?

See, all the liberal ideas are always shallow, and at first would seem to be "OMG AWESOME!!1!!!1" but if you think just a bit deeper, the whole idea usually falls apart.

Never mind entire industries and professions that are dependent on the regulation of the taxi industry for their livelihood, let's just make it OK so some hippies that can't do shit else run around with his or her cars with a stupid giant pink mustache on it crowding up SF streets competing with legal taxi services. Great job, libertards! :thumbsup:

Oooh oh, I have an idea, let's just cook stuff and sell it out of my garage, and call it "neighborhood food sharing program" and thumb my nose at the city restaurant regulators. You see? Thinking of an idea is not difficult, it's thinking beyond it, and what it might affect takes a bit more effort. You should try it.

You may need to speak to a psychiatrist

 

[SSSnail]

You may need to speak to a psychiatrist

Just about what I expected. Nothing of substance, as usual.

 

[mikegg]

I like services like Lyft & Uber because it creates competition and because they are much easier to use than taxis.

However, I do think that they need to be regulated more. For example, in the above mentioned article, the Uber driver hit and killed the little girl and injured the mom and son and did not have liability insurance. Taxis require a significant liability insurance.

Also, they need to do a more extensive background check for each driver.

With that said, I, for one, welcome Uber, Lyft, and Sidecar. I just can't stand the way taxi drivers drive. They think they own the streets driving recklessly.

 

[AznAnarchy99]

I thought you have a problem with reading comprehension, this proves it.

And those who said that I'm mad because I didn't think of it first? LOL, how shallow and simple minded. Think a bit deeper.

Wow, let's profit off a supposedly legal carpool program, and try to work around the laws. Why didn't I think of that???

So you're saying it's perfectly OK to skirt all the regulations, safety, license, bonds, insurance, etc... that governs the taxi industry, and instead allow any knuckleheads to drive around and pick up people. All in the name of... what?

So, they took the "share ride" or "carpool" idea, fudge it a bit by saying "not charging", but "tips are encouraged" and makes an illegal taxi service OK?

See, all the liberal ideas are always shallow, and at first would seem to be "OMG AWESOME!!1!!!1" but if you think just a bit deeper, the whole idea usually falls apart.

Never mind entire industries and professions that are dependent on the regulation of the taxi industry for their livelihood, let's just make it OK so some hippies that can't do shit else run around with his or her cars with a stupid giant pink mustache on it crowding up SF streets competing with legal taxi services. Great job, libertards! :thumbsup:

Oooh oh, I have an idea, let's just cook stuff and sell it out of my garage, and call it "neighborhood food sharing program" and thumb my nose at the city restaurant regulators. You see? Thinking of an idea is not difficult, it's thinking beyond it, and what it might affect takes a bit more effort. You should try it.

Uber started out as livery cars only who worked extra compared to their normal positions. Uber only added UberX to compete with Lyft. If the taxi companies didn't suck so bad maybe they could compete.

 

[mikegg]

Uber started out as livery cars only who worked extra compared to their normal positions. Uber only added UberX to compete with Lyft. If the taxi companies didn't suck so bad maybe they could compete.

They never had to compete. That's the thing. They will now.

 

[AznAnarchy99]

They never had to compete. That's the thing. They will now.

Technically you're right. Uber was the "high class" Lyft.

 

[kranky]

The taxi service in my city is absolutely terrible. They will let you arrange a ride hours/days in advance, then unless you want a ride that starts and ends in a 5-mile radius of downtown, you have a 50/50 chance of getting blown off. They just don't show up, and there's no accountability.

All they want to do is ferry people back and forth to the airport for big fares. In-city trips, they don't care unless it's quick enough to be able to race back downtown and grab a fare to the airport.

If you're going to license companies to provide a service, and therefore keep other people from offering that service, then they either need to meet some service standards or let others offer the service.

 

[MrSquished]

I thought you have a problem with reading comprehension, this proves it.

And those who said that I'm mad because I didn't think of it first? LOL, how shallow and simple minded. Think a bit deeper.

Wow, let's profit off a supposedly legal carpool program, and try to work around the laws. Why didn't I think of that???

So you're saying it's perfectly OK to skirt all the regulations, safety, license, bonds, insurance, etc... that governs the taxi industry, and instead allow any knuckleheads to drive around and pick up people. All in the name of... what?

So, they took the "share ride" or "carpool" idea, fudge it a bit by saying "not charging", but "tips are encouraged" and makes an illegal taxi service OK?

See, all the liberal ideas are always shallow, and at first would seem to be "OMG AWESOME!!1!!!1" but if you think just a bit deeper, the whole idea usually falls apart.

Never mind entire industries and professions that are dependent on the regulation of the taxi industry for their livelihood, let's just make it OK so some hippies that can't do shit else run around with his or her cars with a stupid giant pink mustache on it crowding up SF streets competing with legal taxi services. Great job, libertards! :thumbsup:

Oooh oh, I have an idea, let's just cook stuff and sell it out of my garage, and call it "neighborhood food sharing program" and thumb my nose at the city restaurant regulators. You see? Thinking of an idea is not difficult, it's thinking beyond it, and what it might affect takes a bit more effort. You should try it.

you need help.

 

[Fox5]

The taxi service in my city is absolutely terrible. They will let you arrange a ride hours/days in advance, then unless you want a ride that starts and ends in a 5-mile radius of downtown, you have a 50/50 chance of getting blown off. They just don't show up, and there's no accountability.

All they want to do is ferry people back and forth to the airport for big fares. In-city trips, they don't care unless it's quick enough to be able to race back downtown and grab a fare to the airport.

If you're going to license companies to provide a service, and therefore keep other people from offering that service, then they either need to meet some service standards or let others offer the service.

Agreed. In theory, I don't like the idea of ride sharing apps breaking a regulated market. In practice, Lyft is so much better than taxis. They arrive sooner and more reliably, and their app actually works unlike the various taxi apps.

 

[IAteYourMother]

Just about what I expected. Nothing of substance, as usual.

Yeah, because endless political jabs and whining about liberals is really substantive.

 

[SSSnail]

Yeah, because endless political jabs and whining about liberals is really substantive.

Then rebut my points. What are YOU doing? You're just jabbing at me, and whine about my perceived "whining". Hypocrisy - delicious.

you need help.

Are you by chance a card carrying member of the "Occupied" crew?

 

[IAteYourMother]

Agreed. In theory, I don't like the idea of ride sharing apps breaking a regulated market. In practice, Lyft is so much better than taxis. They arrive sooner and more reliably, and their app actually works unlike the various taxi apps.

I think eventually these services will have to be regulated in some way or else the state risks losing taxi business and the revenue associated with taxi licensing. But fortunately for consumers, any sort of market disruption in a monopolized service is a good thing - Uber service is just really well done/made and should force other services to adapt.

 

[Fox5]

I think eventually these services will have to be regulated in some way or else the state risks losing taxi business and the revenue associated with taxi licensing. But fortunately for consumers, any sort of market disruption in a monopolized service is a good thing - Uber service is just really well done/made and should force other services to adapt.

Yeah, it really makes me question whether or not we need taxi regulations in place. It seems to me that taxi regulations are unnecessary expenses that lower quality of service.

Granted, without it, we might just see prices decrease.

That said, I don't think Uber and Lyft should be able to operate in a market that requires licenses without having one themselves, or eliminating the licenses for everyone.

 

[Ns1]

Why does SSSnail hate consumers so much?

 

[njdriver]

how is the driving pixelsquish? i am a perspective uber nj driver....just wanted some advice

 

[manimal]

SSnail has a point about unfair business practices. While the taxi industry is rife with issues a service that comes along that doesnt play by the same rules and fees is competing unfairly in the marketplace. It distorts the industry and behaves as a disruptive technology does in a saturated market.

Take out the hyperbole and he has a point. Taxes and fees need to be the same or were distorting the marketplace which isnt capitalism.

I do love the idea of the service and wish they could figure it out. In NYC for instance the gypsy taxis has existed for 40 years and they finally figured out how they could compete fairly with taxis in NYC. A few years ago however the vans that popped up in NYC picking people up in groups brought down the wrath of the man and shut them down. Not sure if they started back up again but a bunch of people got arrested and troubled by regulators.

word to the wise SS. People cant tell when your being serious or when your trolling..

 

[nace186]

I thing I like about uber is that you don't have to give tips. Often time in a taxi, they demand it.