Booker_d Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Uber is the dog's baws. Much safer than the dodgy taxis that hang around Glasgow on a Saturday and cheaper than the cheeky p***k black hackneys that try to quote you a bomb to take you a 10 minute journey up the road. I've only got a 4.8 rating though. Should maybe stop farting in the cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross. Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Not used it yet but from talking to a few folk here it is substantially cheaper than the regular taxis. Guy I work with said his taxi from where we work to his place in Zürich is normally around 140chf and through Uber it was only 60chf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigOutYourSoul Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Used it in the states a couple weeks ago to go to a bar so I didn't have to take the car and it worked out so much cheaper. Ended up paying $5 for a trip we'd been quoted as $15 by a taxi firm - why by the sounds of it rip you off even more than that. whole process was faultless, driver was sound - agreed to pick us up and take us home for the same price at 11 and was there bang on time (paid this one cash, not through Uber). The process for becoming a driver seems a lot more strict here however. In the states it literally seems to be a case of anyone can do it and can pick people up if they're in the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamJags Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Used Uber for the first time last week. Said the taxi would be between £7-10 when we booked it, which wouldve been cheaper than the normal taxi app I use (1st Taxi). Because we had one extra stop (about 5 minutes tops extra), we got charged £17 total, which is far, far more than I wouldve been charged for 1st Taxi. Doubt I'll be using Uber again unless I dont have cash on me and I'm not near/can't be bothered going to a cash machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Patterson Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Downloaded it last night. Down in Leeds next week so may give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenconner Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Was talking to my local drug dealer, he a big noise in the PH trade, he used it a couple of times recently, says it's brill. Never caught the end of the conversation though, something about Uber knees drill bit drivers old his catching.using. Seemed complicated, anybody else would just motors torch their. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcat1990 Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 So Uber have decided now that on Saturday nights they triple their price. £40 for a ten mile journey? Yer awrite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcat1990 Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Used Uber here in Zürich tonight. Almost new Merc S class comes picks us up! Fare was cheaper than the hybrid that the hotel called us on the way out! Uber all the way bitches I was singing Uber's praises till tonight episode. c***s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenconner Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Sounds like a bit of a "Surge". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuctifano Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Just supply and demand I'd think, I was down in Newcastle last weekend and I got one on a Friday night without a price surge but I get the impression in Glasgow it's still in the infancy, if they get more folk on then the ridiculous prices will be less common. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenconner Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 I was singing Uber's praises till tonight episode. c***s. You hame yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcat1990 Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Just supply and demand I'd think, I was down in Newcastle last weekend and I got one on a Friday night without a price surge but I get the impression in Glasgow it's still in the infancy, if they get more folk on then the ridiculous prices will be less common. Seems to have not dealt with the surge in demand. You hame yet? Aye. Bus to middle of Paisley and 15 minute walk in pissing rain. Grim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogmc Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Just supply and demand I'd think, I was down in Newcastle last weekend and I got one on a Friday night without a price surge but I get the impression in Glasgow it's still in the infancy, if they get more folk on then the ridiculous prices will be less common.More likely once conventional taxi drivers who rely on taxiing full time have been forced out of work uber will increase their fares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenconner Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Their using the same system EasyJet use. 6am on a Sunday in 6 months time £1.99 Flying tomorrow, £306. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H Wragg Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 http://www.shortlist.com/tech/this-is-how-to-beat-ubers-surge-pricing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bairn Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Used Uber to get from my flat in Leith to Grassmarket for £3 last night but was surprised when a proper taxi (Capital cars) turned up, I was expecting it just to be a random Tom/Dick/Harry in his car How does it work with the pricing then? Can't imagine Capital are happy with their drivers using Uber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotThePars Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Apparently the Uber drivers are being blacklisted by other taxi companies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waspy Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Apparently the Uber drivers are being blacklisted by other taxi companies.. Taxi wars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fife Saint Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 What's the script with being absolutely wasted and trying to get home? Good to go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogmc Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 . Taxi wars Or full time taxi drivers trying to cling on to their jobs whilst opportunist part timers doing other jobs destroy their means of income..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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