The Uber Cab Is Here

18 thoughts on “The Uber Cab Is Here”

1. Kill The Poor October 31, 2014 at 12:51 pm

   Uber have been here for months !

   Great service and some excellent deals
2. Conor October 31, 2014 at 1:05 pm

   Errr, they’ve been here for months???

   Nice prices too!
3. Mark October 31, 2014 at 1:10 pm

   I notice they only accept actual taxi drivers here. In many countries anyone can drive for them.
   1. max October 31, 2014 at 1:31 pm

      Not according to their webite….

      You’ll need a clean driving record and have to be good with people and have a car that is newer than 7 years old. We are looking for saloons and hybrids to come and join us.

      It’s not required, but if you have previous employment experience as a taxi driver, cab driver, delivery driver, truck driver, courier, customer service, chauffeur, professional driver, or driving with another ridesharing, class c driver, bus driver, minicab driver, SPSV or transportation company, that’s a plus.

      Ability to Molest Drunk Girls a Bonus
      1. Domestos October 31, 2014 at 1:49 pm

         “Ability to Molest Drunk Girls a Bonus” – most men have that ability, son.
         1. Caroline October 31, 2014 at 1:52 pm

            In fairness, nearly everyone has that ability. I have it too, according to sealed court documents.
            1. Domestos October 31, 2014 at 2:17 pm

               I would say I like your attitude, Caroline, but I’m not one to promote rape culture.
            2. Caroline October 31, 2014 at 2:20 pm

               Damn. I nearly had my character witness.
            3. will-billy October 31, 2014 at 3:21 pm

               i love you, caroline
4. Mr. T. October 31, 2014 at 1:25 pm

   There won’t be a fight. Our taxi service is so deregulated already that this won’t make a difference. If anything, this will be welcomed by drivers. They like the accountability of these apps as much as passengers do.

   I assume this isn’t available to Hackneys as they specifically say Taxi Drivers which is a different license.
5. Tim Bucktoo October 31, 2014 at 1:46 pm

   Über won’t make taxi drivers redundant but it ought make taxi regulators redundant soon. I can’t think of any role the regulator plays that is not more efficiently done by the company and the consumer through the App – predictability, efficiency, convenience, safety, accountability, lost property retrieval, vehicle quality control, driver assessment, expenses tracking…
   1. Jay October 31, 2014 at 3:02 pm

      Yup, but self driving cars will do eventually. The days of the taxi driver are coming to an end.

      Been using Uber for a while, so cheap. It’s great.
6. dhaughton99 October 31, 2014 at 2:33 pm

   And does your insurance company allow for people to be picked up for profit?
7. rotide October 31, 2014 at 4:21 pm

   This might be a stupid question, but whats the difference between Hailo and Uber?

   Uber’s drivers are unregulated?
   1. Mikeyfex October 31, 2014 at 4:23 pm

      It’s not a stupid question. I’m saying this now before someone replies and tries to make out that you’re an idiot for not knowing something that they do know.
      1. Kieran NYC October 31, 2014 at 4:50 pm

         As far as I know… Hailo directs you to an available normal taxi. The driver does their usual pick-ups, taxi rank, etc and uses Hailo if they’re free and available.

         Uber can be any (qualified as per the comment above) regular person who wants to earn a few bob for a while using their normal car. They’re available through the app only. I’ve used them a lot here and can be up to half the price of cabs.

         If I’m wrong on any of the above… YOU’RE ALL FG SHILLS WHO ROB BIKES!
      2. rotide October 31, 2014 at 4:51 pm

         hahaha, thank you both :)
8. Boba Fettucine October 31, 2014 at 4:48 pm

   Just downloaded the app / set up account and all that jazz and every time I open it it just closes after about 30 seconds of finding my location.

   Hailo one still works. Maybe this is the difference?

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