Leekbrookgull
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Sorry but bit of a tradionalist here so when i need to when in the capital it,s the Black cab for me. 
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-32743777
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-32743777
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Black cabs-v-Uber.
- Thread starter Leekbrookgull
- Start date
Team uber
I still use black cabs as like the tradition and knowledge for short trips, but they got so lazy and expensive (not going south of the river etc)
The Uber pricing system is just too good. Seems to be much bigger in the US and like the system where people can make extra cash, drivers tend to be nurses, teachers etc.
Heard they are valued at 50bn dollars though, how can a taxi firm be worth that?
Will be interesting to see if the launch in Brighton, would be handy for the Amex.
The Uber pricing system is just too good. Seems to be much bigger in the US and like the system where people can make extra cash, drivers tend to be nurses, teachers etc.
Heard they are valued at 50bn dollars though, how can a taxi firm be worth that?
Will be interesting to see if the launch in Brighton, would be handy for the Amex.
Wouldn't happen in Germany
Geestar
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Uber.
Like how it is automatically connected to your Paypal account. Usually only going home as I have run out of money
Like how it is automatically connected to your Paypal account. Usually only going home as I have run out of money
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I don't usually agree with Herr T unless it's about manufacturing, but he is correct on this one it wouldn't happen in Germany
http://money.cnn.com/2015/03/18/news/uber-ban-germany/
First off all it looks like Germany is protecting it's existing drivers, and secondly they probably don't want thousands of illegal drivers appearing on the scene which has been the case in London.
Put it this way, would you want your wife and / or children to ride in an unlicensed cab?
http://money.cnn.com/2015/03/18/news/uber-ban-germany/
First off all it looks like Germany is protecting it's existing drivers, and secondly they probably don't want thousands of illegal drivers appearing on the scene which has been the case in London.
Put it this way, would you want your wife and / or children to ride in an unlicensed cab?
AlbionPics&SouthCoastTwit
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Are not the words "Deutschland Uber" already in use? They could call it "Germany Over" as in Germany get over it.
alfredmizen
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- Mar 11, 2015
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Black cabs all day long, Uber are running at a loss in London, they cannot keep the pricing up indefinitely, its also a tax avoider, processing London jobs through its Dutch subsidiary, thereby allowing it to pay a lower rate of VAT on the commission it takes from fares. This is despite being a UK-registered company and a Licensed London Private Hire Operator, promoting its services in the UK and carrying out journeys in the UK for UK credit and debit cardholders.
brighton_tom
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- Jul 23, 2008
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Uber is cheaper, and just offers a much better service.
Lord Bracknell
On fire
Word on the ranks is that they are thinking about it. In fact, on 23 March 2015, they applied to the City Council for a Private Hire Vehicle Operator's Licence.
http://www.brighton-taxis.com/downloads/GMB-Uber210415.pdf
AmexRuislip
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Team black cab
Thanks, that was an interesting read.
With the low pricing and student community, I think they would do pretty well in Brighton.
Leekbrookgull
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- Thread starter
- #14
Team black cab
Black Cabs,i like the banter,the info and a decent ride.
Black cab here.
He can be a leftie arse, but James O Brien on LBC is a very vocal backer of black cabs over Uber, and has some compelling arguments that i wish i could fully re-tell.
In any case, number one is the legal argument of PHV over a Taxi - defined pretty well here: http://rmtlondontaxi.com/hail-hail/
Other reasons should include:
Enhanced CRB checks for drivers, vehicles checked twice a year, drivers medically checked, enhanced insurance, and integrity and judgment checks. 5 to 6 years training on London roads, churches, clubs, bars, one way systems etc.
As opposed to Uber, in which case you could say, work in supermarket during the day, then get in your 10 year old mondeo at night, and work for Uber with very little checks indeed. When relying on sat nav to get you anywhere, what happens when you have no signal?
Case for Uber:
A fair bit cheaper (unless you want one in spike time slot) and then it could rocket way beyond a black cab.
Just heard today, there were over 1000 approved applications a month for Private Hire cabs in 2014, with black cab applications down 20%..
The iconic view of a London Black Cab crossing Tower Bridge (Norf only govnor, dont go Sarf i'm afraid
) might be a thing of the past..
He can be a leftie arse, but James O Brien on LBC is a very vocal backer of black cabs over Uber, and has some compelling arguments that i wish i could fully re-tell.
In any case, number one is the legal argument of PHV over a Taxi - defined pretty well here: http://rmtlondontaxi.com/hail-hail/
Other reasons should include:
Enhanced CRB checks for drivers, vehicles checked twice a year, drivers medically checked, enhanced insurance, and integrity and judgment checks. 5 to 6 years training on London roads, churches, clubs, bars, one way systems etc.
As opposed to Uber, in which case you could say, work in supermarket during the day, then get in your 10 year old mondeo at night, and work for Uber with very little checks indeed. When relying on sat nav to get you anywhere, what happens when you have no signal?
Case for Uber:
A fair bit cheaper (unless you want one in spike time slot) and then it could rocket way beyond a black cab.
Just heard today, there were over 1000 approved applications a month for Private Hire cabs in 2014, with black cab applications down 20%..
The iconic view of a London Black Cab crossing Tower Bridge (Norf only govnor, dont go Sarf i'm afraid
) might be a thing of the past..
Justice
Dangerous Idiot
If black cabs are so wonderful why do the black cabbie shit themselves at any form of competition?
Lord Bracknell
On fire
Because to get a black cab on the road, the cabbie has to shell out THOUSANDS of pounds to acquire the expensive, wheelchair accessible vehicle and pay the costs of getting through the Knowledge test. Uber drivers can get on the road without either of these requirements.
Geestar
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36,000 Uber drivers in London
Leekbrookgull
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- #19
**Enhance your post.
Its Über not Uber in German. Completely different spelling, so no.