Uber are getting shirty
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How dare TfL insist that minicab drivers speak English to a decent standard and have the correct insurance!
Damn them to hell!!
I visited the Uber forum a little while ago (yes, there is one and I was bored) and to say they are an unhappy bunch is an understatement and this was before they hiked their fee to 25% of every fare. I guess the revolving door of new drivers is slowing down a tad and maybe, just maybe, Uber may look after their drivers (sorry, self employed contractors)a little better.
They're even advertising on the radio for new drivers which is a first for them.
Damn them to hell!!
I visited the Uber forum a little while ago (yes, there is one and I was bored) and to say they are an unhappy bunch is an understatement and this was before they hiked their fee to 25% of every fare. I guess the revolving door of new drivers is slowing down a tad and maybe, just maybe, Uber may look after their drivers (sorry, self employed contractors)a little better.
They're even advertising on the radio for new drivers which is a first for them.
Uber seems to have all kinds of drivers on all kinds of different arrangements.
A few drivers I've spoken to seem to drive for a few companies simultaneously. They might do a shift for some private hire company then do a bit of uber mid shift and then maybe work for someone else another day,
They don't ever to turn up in cars with other companies branding on them so I'm nott sue what the score is really.
I like uber though, especially their cashless payments and use of technology.
A few drivers I've spoken to seem to drive for a few companies simultaneously. They might do a shift for some private hire company then do a bit of uber mid shift and then maybe work for someone else another day,
They don't ever to turn up in cars with other companies branding on them so I'm nott sue what the score is really.
I like uber though, especially their cashless payments and use of technology.
valiant said:
How dare TfL insist that minicab drivers speak English to a decent standard and have the correct insurance!
Damn them to hell!!
I visited the Uber forum a little while ago (yes, there is one and I was bored) and to say they are an unhappy bunch is an understatement and this was before they hiked their fee to 25% of every fare. I guess the revolving door of new drivers is slowing down a tad and maybe, just maybe, Uber may look after their drivers (sorry, self employed contractors)a little better.
They're even advertising on the radio for new drivers which is a first for them.
Yeah, they'll be really looking out for those drivers once they've cornered the market and replaced them all with those driverless cars they've ordered. Damn them to hell!!
I visited the Uber forum a little while ago (yes, there is one and I was bored) and to say they are an unhappy bunch is an understatement and this was before they hiked their fee to 25% of every fare. I guess the revolving door of new drivers is slowing down a tad and maybe, just maybe, Uber may look after their drivers (sorry, self employed contractors)a little better.
They're even advertising on the radio for new drivers which is a first for them.
I with Uber on this one:
- I don't care if my driver can't speak English particularly well. All they have to do is follow a little blue line on the map and hey presto, we're at our destination.
- Why on Earth do TfL need to approve every change to the app? Why do drivers need to be insured when not driving?
- The fact that they don't have to do all of the above is why Uber is so stunningly cheap compared to the alternatives (at least in London).
I don't think driverless vehicles is in Uber's Business Plans.
Are they going to take on the capital leasing costs of driverless vehicles?
Do they want to manage broken down vehicles and repairs?
Their current model works well. As long as (i) they can snuff out any competition; (ii) they don't screw the rate so much so that it pisses off the drivers.
Basic Ponzi scheme attitude.
John
Are they going to take on the capital leasing costs of driverless vehicles?
Do they want to manage broken down vehicles and repairs?
Their current model works well. As long as (i) they can snuff out any competition; (ii) they don't screw the rate so much so that it pisses off the drivers.
Basic Ponzi scheme attitude.
John
Greenmantle said:
I don't think driverless vehicles is in Uber's Business Plans.
Are they going to take on the capital leasing costs of driverless vehicles?
Do they want to manage broken down vehicles and repairs?
Their current model works well. As long as (i) they can snuff out any competition; (ii) they don't screw the rate so much so that it pisses off the drivers.
Basic Ponzi scheme attitude.
John
http://gizmodo.com/why-did-uber-just-order-100-000...Are they going to take on the capital leasing costs of driverless vehicles?
Do they want to manage broken down vehicles and repairs?
Their current model works well. As long as (i) they can snuff out any competition; (ii) they don't screw the rate so much so that it pisses off the drivers.
Basic Ponzi scheme attitude.
John
wiffmaster said:
- I don't care if my driver can't speak English particularly well. All they have to do is follow a little blue line on the map and hey presto, we're at our destination.
Eric Mc said:
Puggit said:
Uber drivers are not Uber employees
For non-employees Uber do seem to exercise an awful lot of control over them.el stovey said:
When are these driverless ubers coming?
Someone said "sooner than you think" but that's not a particularly helpful answer. I am looking forward to getting in a driverless taxi. I don't want to try it first of course.
Depends on Government regulation. They are being tested in Singapore and a couple of US cities now. My best guess is 5 years.Someone said "sooner than you think" but that's not a particularly helpful answer. I am looking forward to getting in a driverless taxi. I don't want to try it first of course.
drainbrain said:
As far as I know, Uber is another of these multibillion value companies with one small catch. The usual small catch.
It doesn't make any profit.
Our family enjoyed taking advantage of their recommend-a-friend thing during a week in Paris It doesn't make any profit.
(Each party got instant 10E credit, even if using the same credit card)
Also the drivers and service were good. Wouldn't have considered using Taxis, but this worked out cheaper than the Metro for getting around.
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