First time I heard of this service. Sounds like a great idea on face value. But is it safe to take a ride by a random person on the internet especially if you were a woman? Do they know the background of the drivers?
All of the drivers are subjected to background checks by a 3rd party security service that Uber uses. All drivers must provide a valid driver's license, insurance and registration, as well. This doesn't totally make it safe, but it is just as safe as with a taxi, IMO.
So this is like . . . i dunno . .. selling cigarettes out the pack or anything else that is 'illegal' without a business license except they gave a 'slick sounding' loophole call ridesharing where you actually have to pay for the ride . . . .. . . hhhhmmmmmmmm I have not used it but . . .sounds like the Taxis have a legit beef why should they have to pay for insurance and fees when Uber does not? Rocket River
I used it for about two years in Boston before I left, and it was by far the most useful thing in a town where cab services sucked major balls. When you're coming out of the bar at 2 am and the T is closed it is close to impossible to get a cab even if you call for one. Thankfully Uber was there for me, I even found a fantastic driver who I used almost exclusively towards the end of my time in the US.
Look like you are just trying to stir up an argument for argument seek. Are you having a bad day or what? Once again, are you equating shopping in a mall to jumping into the car or a stranger? Yes or No?
I do not seek argument, friend. I don't see how Uber/Lyft is different than going on any sort of public transport. Be well.
I don't see it as anything "new", either. It seems like it's catering to the Smart Phone people. Hipsters!
(1) Not much difference if there is a standard procedure such as background check in place. (2) A huge difference if they just sent a random person to your home. Crose has just clarified that (1) is the case. And I thanked him. I honestly did not know such a service until 15 minutes ago after I read this thread. Instead of trying to be confrontational, you could have easily mentioned the background check procedure like Crose.
(A) It was not my intention in being confrontational. (B) You were falsely spreading rumors of Uber/Lyft being dangerous to women. (C) #bewell
Spreading rumor? "But is it safe to take a ride by a random person on the internet especially if you were a woman?" I was just asking a question. And if you can read, I said "random person" so the question is based on the assumption that no safety procedure, such as a background check, was in place. And if that's the case, it is dangerous to anyone, especially to a woman. What kind of rumor was I spreading?
I've been curious about signing up for either Uber or Lyft. I live in midtown and rarely go out on the weekends anymore. Figured I'd be in a hot spot for people wanting rides on the weekend. Have a newer SUV too which hopefully means more people / more money. How would you usually make on a normal weekend? What kind of cut do they take out of it?
