ftgaines’s Comments

• Mar 21st, 2014 @ 12:42pm

  Re: Uber Price Gouging

  on Corruption Index Indicator: Cities That Ban Ride Sharing To Protect Taxi Incumbents
  But if Uber wants to charge you 2X because it is pouring rain why not just stand there in the downpour and hope for a cab? Delete the app in protest if it makes you feel better. That will show em.
• Mar 21st, 2014 @ 12:34pm

  Re: Re: Really still not "ride sharing".

  on Corruption Index Indicator: Cities That Ban Ride Sharing To Protect Taxi Incumbents
  Exactly. If Uber raises the price to 2X because it is raining why not stand there in the downpour and wait for a cab? The pricing is both fair and elegant. If you don't think something is "fair" or worse "equitable" don't get the app, don't use the service. That will show them!!
• Mar 21st, 2014 @ 12:32pm

  Re: Re: Really still not "ride sharing".

  on Corruption Index Indicator: Cities That Ban Ride Sharing To Protect Taxi Incumbents
  They are not "gypsy cabs" but rather individually owned cars and SUVs that must be insured, clean and road worthy. If they are dirty or dangerous they get the boot from Uber.
  
  After each use you have a chance to rate your driver and his car. If either get too many low ratings they are kicked out of the system. Ever ridden in a clean taxi?
• Mar 21st, 2014 @ 12:28pm

  Ride Sharing

  on Corruption Index Indicator: Cities That Ban Ride Sharing To Protect Taxi Incumbents
  I am a frequent user of Uber. It is not "ride sharing" but rather an alternative between a taxi and a limo service Unlike both Uber is pretty much available on demand and without a requirement for cash or an elaborate accout as with a limo service. Unlike cabs, Uber cars are clean and driven by sober people who do not talk on the phones or to you but rather drive you to your destination.
  
  There is a disturbing tilt on these comments towards regulation, a desire to "help" the rider. Uber trips are rated at the end of each. A dirty car will get the driver kicked out of the program. Ever ride in a clean cab? Of course you haven't because there aren't any.