Uber Update?

[Ceviche]

As a rider, is it generally safe to take an Uber (because of the taxistas)?

Fate loves the Fearless!

dont worry being mobbed cos u rode a Uber.

 

[mmoon]

Personally, I feel far safer in an Uber/Lyft than a taxi. They are usually cars that are quite new, and the owners take pride in keeping them clean and driving more carefully. Sure, they don't know the city inside-out, but with decent GPS, they can get you pretty much anywhere and you can watch to make sure they aren't taking you the long way.
I know there have been some incidents of taxi drivers mobbing Ubers in BA, but I think the taxi drivers have a lot invested in spreading that story around like it's an everyday occurrence...the last taxi I took in BA, the driver mentioned it in a way that sounded like a warning to us. Not cool. But hey, fear works.
The system is changing, and it's better for the consumer. I do feel badly for the taxi drivers, because they are wired into a system that has traditionally taken care of the driver and the taxi company at the expense of the consumer. Countless times, I have experienced taxis that don't show up, dirty taxis, unhelpful and rude drivers, getting ripped off and being given the runaround in order to jack up prices. Never with Uber or Lyft, and I use them all the time. No wonder this industry was ripe for the taking!

 

[mmoon]

Latest news...Uber CEO just resigned from Trump's economic advisory group under pressure from the #DeleteUber movement.

Who was it who said here that protests don't work?

 

[RodalfoWalsh]

The #deleteuber movement was beyond stupid.

 

[Ceviche]

I used uber today.

cost 77 pesos for a ride which would cost 110 pesos in taxi.

 

[mmoon]

The #deleteuber movement was beyond stupid.

And yet it achieved ALL of its aims, so I guess my definition of stupid is the opposite of yours.

 

[RodalfoWalsh]

Someone with a great perspective on the changing economy of the United States whose company is on the leading edge of technology is no longer advising the government on the economy. That is a win for you?

 

[Somewhereinba]

Spread the word to all your friends and family that are travelling in BA to try Uber out. The more people that use it the better - lets make it permanent.

 

[mmoon]

Someone with a great perspective on the changing economy of the United States whose company is on the leading edge of technology is no longer advising the government on the economy. That is a win for you?

I don't think the new US Prez is taking the advice of anyone these days except for far-right loonies like Steve Bannon. His "economic policy" will benefit his billionaire buddies.
However, I appreciate your optimism in thinking that he would rely on the advice of cutting edge technology leaders to form an economic policy that benefits everyone...that is what you meant by "the economy", right?

 

[applejr]

Yea I want as many smart people involved in any capacity as possible, not less.