Would you "uber" to you an escort?

[marylander1940]

Would you "uber" to you an escort?

[+ VeryHappyCustomer]

No.

[marylander1940]

No.

 

What if the price of "ubering" him will be deducted from his fee, besides it will guarantee you his on time arrival?

[Daverwr]

Hell yes! And, I'd Uber home or to dinner with him. Particularly, if parking would be difficult or you didn't have a car.

 

Uber is the greatest invention to come around in a long time. It crushes me that the taxi industry is trying to muscle them out of certain cities.

[Daverwr]

I read the question too quickly. I thought you would be ubering to him. But, my answer is applies, just change "you" to "him". Is see nothing wrong with it whether or not the Uber cost is deducted from his fee.

[marylander1940]

I read the question too quickly. I thought you would be ubering to him. But, my answer is applies, just change "you" to "him". Is see nothing wrong with it whether or not the Uber cost is deducted from his fee.

 

Thanks for posting.

 

I meant the client "ubering" him (the escort) to the client's place.

[Daverwr]

My answer is still the same, Hell Yes!

[armadillo]

Uber driver attacks passenger with claw hammer? WTF.

 

http://live105.cbslocal.com/2014/10/01/sf-uber-passenger-attacked-with-hammer-hasnt-been-refunded-safe-ride-fee-roberto-chicas/

[bigvalboy]

Not that familiar with Uber, and certainly never used it, but how is this better than a cab? Just curious. The cabs here are prompt, dependable, reasonably priced, fully insured, and I have never had a cab driver argue about which route to take.

[Daverwr]

Uber is really the no-hassle private immediate-call car service for the technology era. You login via a smartphone or tablet app and tell it where you want to go. It can select your pickup location via the GPS in your device. It will then give you a quote and tell you how many minutes until pickup. When you confirm your order, you immediately see a photo of the driver, learn the type and color of car he is driving. It will even picture the driver's location on a map. The car icon on the map moves so you can see it getting closer and closer to you. That's great so you don't have to spend extra time waiting on the street.

 

There are generally three services offered depending on the city and availability: Black Car (your typical car service car - Lincolns and such), UberX, which I call Baby Uber (smaller cars such are Prius and Fusion) and SUV. Each car type has it's pricing structure.

 

The thing that I find the greatest benefit is their No Cash policy. You keep a credit card online or enter one during the order. The final price is calculated and includes your preset gratuity. When you make it to your destination, you thank the drive and get out of the vehicle. The charges will be charged to your credit card. And they will email you a receipt typically before you've made it to the front door of your destination. It is amazingly uncomplicated. And, typically costs $20-40 less than a cab or SuperShuttle to the airport. I use Baby Uber (UberX) often when going to/from the airport only, Black car when I have extra people. I Love It!

 

You can find info or register at: https://www.uber.com

 

Sorry for the length of my post. But wanted to paint an accurate picture. This was Uber. Just think how long the post would be if you asked me, "What is Burberry?" 

[bigvalboy]

Uber is really the no-hassle private immediate-call car service for the technology era. You login via a smartphone or tablet app and tell it where you want to go. It can select your pickup location via the GPS in your device. It will then give you a quote and tell you how many minutes until pickup. When you confirm your order, you immediately see a photo of the driver, learn the type and color of car he is driving. It will even picture the driver's location on a map. The car icon on the map moves so you can see it getting closer and closer to you. That's great so you don't have to spend extra time waiting on the street.

 

There are generally three services offered depending on the city and availability: Black Car (your typical car service car - Lincolns and such), UberX, which I call Baby Uber (smaller cars such are Prius and Fusion) and SUV. Each car type has it's pricing structure.

 

The thing that I find the greatest benefit is their No Cash policy. You keep a credit card online or enter one during the order. The final price is calculated and includes your preset gratuity. When you make it to your destination, you thank the drive and get out of the vehicle. The charges will be charged to your credit card. And they will email you a receipt typically before you've made it to the front door of your destination. It is amazingly uncomplicated. And, typically costs $20-40 less than a cab or SuperShuttle to the airport. I use Baby Uber (UberX) often when going to/from the airport only, Black car when I have extra people. I Love It!

 

You can find info or register at: https://www.uber.com

 

Sorry for the length of my post. But wanted to paint an accurate picture. This was Uber. Just think how long the post would be if you asked me, "What is Burberry?" 

 

Thanks Daverwr. Excellent explanation, and it allowed me to see the differences between Uber and Cabbing it. Not sure in my situation if it is something that I would use, but there are some advantages.

[Guest boiworship08]

I actually prefer Lyft. I haven't had the best of luck with Uber.

 

As for cabs, the last one I took was driven by an ISIS lookalike, very hostile attitude. Cabs suck. I love disruptive technologies. If taxi companies want to use the government to preserve their monopolies, it's a sure sign that they're terrified.

[Guest]

Uber is really the no-hassle private immediate-call car service for the technology era.

 

OK. You convinced me. I signed up for Uber. Would you mind explaining briefly how it works when coming in at an airport? Do I call them when I collect my luggage? Do I talk with the driver on the phone, or does a signal get sent to them form the app? Do I wait in the general pick-up area, I suppose, and not the taxi area?

[Steven_Draker]

Would you mind explaining briefly how it works when coming in at an airport? Do I call them when I collect my luggage? Do I talk with the driver on the phone, or does a signal get sent to them form the app?

 

[video=vimeo;93511600]

[Guest]

Thanks, but that doesn't quite explain it for me. How will the driver know exactly where to pick me up? How does he know who I am? How do I know who he is? Will he know exactly which terminal and at what part of the terminal to pick me up? Is it at the Arrivals or Departures level? The video doesn't quite explain those aspects...

[cany10011]

Before übering was popular, I would have car service take them home if it were late night and they lived somewhere outside manhattan where transit service is less frequent.

 

 

Thanks for posting.

 

I meant the client "ubering" him (the escort) to the client's place.

[Daverwr]

OK. You convinced me. I signed up for Uber. Would you mind explaining briefly how it works when coming in at an airport? Do I call them when I collect my luggage? Do I talk with the driver on the phone, or does a signal get sent to them form the app? Do I wait in the general pick-up area, I suppose, and not the taxi area?

 

Generally, for airport pickups I input my pickup up (just the airport, for now) and destination into the app well before my arrival. Sometimes, I do it the night before just to get a fare quote. The app will hold the info for the next time you use the app. Then, when I arrive, I quickly check the app to see how far away the nearest car is. There are usually several in the very near vicinity. If that is the case, I wait until I have my baggage before I hit the Confirmation button. If the nearest car is many minutes away, I'll Confirm as I'm walking to Baggage Claim.

 

Once a car has been assigned to you, usually within seconds, you receive a picture of the driver, as well as the description of the car. At that point, the driver usually calls you to verify your exact location, baggage door and if you have all your bags. He'll usually give you his ETA.

 

One of the nice things about the app is the GPS. Once a specific car/driver has been confirmed, all of the other Uber cars on the map disappear and only your car is shown. This lets you track your car's progress to you. In the winter, this will help keep you from going out in the cold too soon. It's pretty accurate. And since the drivers are given GPS units, they already have your destination which you inputed earlier. No need to tell them to "turn right, then left...".

 

But, the best part is when you arrive at your final destination. You get out of the car, the driver hands you your luggage, you say, "Thanks" and walk away. No exchange of money or credit cards, not even for a tip. (When you register, you tell Uber the percentage you generally want to tip. It will be added to your bill each time you ride.)

 

If you have any other questions, just let me know or PM me.

[rvwnsd]

Thanks, but that doesn't quite explain it for me. How will the driver know exactly where to pick me up? How does he know who I am? How do I know who he is? Will he know exactly which terminal and at what part of the terminal to pick me up? Is it at the Arrivals or Departures level? The video doesn't quite explain those aspects...

 

Earlier today, I was going to reply with a sarcastic comment about every uber passenger being issued a feather boa and every uber driver's car being painted to resemble Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. I thought better of the idea and didn't post it. Fast-forward to this evening, when I came across this story from NPR:

 

http://www.npr.org/2014/10/05/353849536/homobiles-transportation-with-a-social-mission

[Guest Wetnwildbear]

Would you "uber" to you an escort?

 

I am not sure how you would accomplish this since Uber is based on a GPS platform and linked to mobile devices. You cannot call Uber and order car sent to

 

1313 Mockingbird Lane. You access the Uber app from your phone or tablet and the GPS tracks your location - sends a car to your location and charges your credit

 

card on file.

[Daverwr]

I am not sure how you would accomplish this since Uber is based on a GPS platform and linked to mobile devices. You cannot call Uber and order car sent to

 

1313 Mockingbird Lane. You access the Uber app from your phone or tablet and the GPS tracks your location - sends a car to your location and charges your credit

 

card on file.

 

Actually you can put in a pickup address and bypass your location. In fact, you'll be able to track the progress of the car to Mockingbird Lane and then back to you.

[Guest Wetnwildbear]

Actually you can put in a pickup address and bypass your location. In fact, you'll be able to track the progress of the car to Mockingbird Lane and then back to you.

 

Cool - Did not know that! Thanks!

[tanman4u]

The taxis in Las Vegas must have a stranglehold. I checked to see if Uber would work for my upcoming trip and alas LV isn't listed.

[bigvalboy]

Interesting, I just downloaded the Uber app. I just wanted to compare prices with cabs, town cars, or airport shuttle services, but they make you sign up and scan a credit card first...I have to think about that one.

[rvwnsd]

Uber is really the no-hassle private immediate-call car service for the technology era. ...

 

Interesting, I just downloaded the Uber app. I just wanted to compare prices with cabs, town cars, or airport shuttle services, but they make you sign up and scan a credit card first...I have to think about that one.

 

Here's something else to think about:

 

Early this week, an overnight fire on Chicago's Near North Side caused the Chicago Transit Authority to suspend service on its busy Purple Line Express 'L' line and re-route its Brown Line during the morning rush. A few miles east, an articulated bus caught fire on Lake Shore Drive just north of the Loop shortly before the start of the morning rush. Lake Shore Drive, which was closed for several hours, carries several express bus routes that would serve as alternates to the also-closed Purple Line express train. Naturally, many commuters sought alternate means of transportation. Those who turned to Uber were met with fares as much as five times the normal rate thanks to surge pricing. One would think Uber would suspend surge pricing in the wake of a disaster, but no such luck. Taxicabs, by the way, are required to charge the same rate during peak and off-peak times.

 

Uber sounds like a hassle, regardless of the era.

 

Here's a link to a story on dnainfo.com:

 

 

http://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20141118/lincoln-park/uber-charges-five-times-normal-amount-during-tuesdays-nasty-commute

[Frequentflier]

Hell yes! And, I'd Uber home or to dinner with him. Particularly, if parking would be difficult or you didn't have a car.

 

Uber is the greatest invention to come around in a long time. It crushes me that the taxi industry is trying to muscle them out of certain cities.

 

I believe taxi owners have invested up to as much as one million or more (thinking of NYC medallions) dollars, are highly regulated and pay for numerous business licenses. If I'd done that and a group comes along that doesn't have to I'd push back. If the municipalities overnight unregulated taxis and gave them back their investment how well would the Uber drivers do with that additional competition? And if those former medallion owners used the return of their medallion investment to buy market share from the Uber folks, I think we know how uncomfortable that would be for the latter.

 

And maybe the Uber drivers pay all the taxes they should but without meters I'm doubtful. Too many "Americans" think its their patriotic duty to cheat on their taxes. And those business licensing fees taxis pay produce revenue municipalities would look to make up for elsewhere if those payments went away or its less snow plowing, free garbage pick up, etc.

 

So, if the government is deregulating and allowing new competition, it should get out of/stay out of the way of both parties.