orlandoblue Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 I see Uber have started operating in Glasgow. Have you used Uber anywhere else and was it a positive experience. Will you get the app and use it in Glasgow? Is it a good or bad thing ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeboy Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 It's an easy way to do drug runs so it'll be of great use in Glasgow. The whole 'I have sweeties, GET IN THE FUCKING VAN' element of it makes it a no from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marsh Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 I downloaded the app after hearing it being pushed on some podcasts I listen to, but it didn't work, obviously pending the result of the recent court case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orlandoblue Posted October 17, 2015 Author Share Posted October 17, 2015 It's an easy way to do drug runs so it'll be of great use in Glasgow. The whole 'I have sweeties, GET IN THE FUCKING VAN' element of it makes it a no from me. I thought the cars had a private hire plate and the drivers were all checked the same way as any other taxi ie same as private hire firms just a different way of getting one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeboy Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Do they? I thought it was more a 'ride share' type set up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orlandoblue Posted October 17, 2015 Author Share Posted October 17, 2015 I think so. They way I've read it (in Glasgow anyway) if you want to become a driver you need a license from the council and then you basically drive for uber if they accept you. All that happens is they match you up with punters needing a taxi and take a cut of the price of the journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeboy Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Bugger. My vans going to lay empty for months still Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlipperyP Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 It's an easy way to do drug runs so it'll be of great use in Glasgow. The whole 'I have sweeties, GET IN THE FUCKING VAN' element of it makes it a no from me. How do I sign up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlipperyP Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Do they? I thought it was more a 'ride share' type set up? Again, this time for the P&B masses. How do you sign up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmc dafc Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Used it in Auckland a few times, you get a free $25 taxi when you sign up, it's pretty handy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotThePars Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Aye it's decent. They can and do usually bump the prices up at busier times but it's far easier to track and reliably order (at least in London) than with regular taxi firms. Allegedly it's total shite to work for though with drivers having to work constantly with no breaks just to make enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostin' Kev Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Been hearing a bit about this how does it work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H Wragg Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 I don't really see the benefit of this (at least in Glasgow) unless it offers fares lower than the standard private hire rates. Network and Hampden to name two operators already have an app where you can book, track etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DA Baracus Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Been hearing a bit about this how does it work? Download the app. You order a taxi using the app, paying by card up front. Car turns up, takes you to your destination. Fin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostin' Kev Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 What's the benefit to over just phoning a taxi? Not sure I'd be keen on paying up front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DA Baracus Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 What's the benefit to over just phoning a taxi? Not sure I'd be keen on paying up front. You know how much you'll pay in advance. You can see right away what's available and how long it'll take to get a taxi. I believe they also send you a picture of the car's license plate. In short, it's just a little more effort for many rather than having to phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cille Mhernaig Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Hampden cabs are a bunch of shysters. I've just moved from Mount Florida and we had to give up phoning them as there was never a cab in the area (despite living spitting distance from the stadium) or they just tell you cab would be there shortly, you'd book, phone to check after 10/15 minutes to be told be at least 40-60 minutes. I hope uber takes off and put Hampden out of business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotThePars Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Aye Hampden and Network to an extent rip the piss. There's no faffing about with paying the driver either on Uber you just jump in and get out at your destination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostin' Kev Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 More competition for taxi's sounds good to me I never get in them tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeboy Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 I believe they also send you a picture of the car's license plate. Apparently it's more than that, you get a photo of the car itself, the plate and the person driving it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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