Uber Brighton

[mothy]

It's not very difficult. Go to uber get a quote. If it's bad use a normal taxi. Most of the time they will be cheaper.

Has anyone used them yet? Says no cars available on app

 

[bigcabboy]

I drove on city cabs for 20 years had enough sold the car in feb far too many licensed vehicles now for a decent living I don't think uber will have a huge effect on city cabs as they have a huge school contract and many free phones in hospitals n supermarkets etc also during the day huge majority of older folk these people mostly wont even have a smartphone let lone know what an app is and uber have to attract the drivers over that wont be easy either

 

[Albion my Albion]

I'd agree if Uber weren't developing their own self-driving cars. They're attempting to future proof themselves and get a leg up on any competitors. The brand already gives them a leg up, as does expanding into other areas, like their food delivery business (and I think they're trialling grocery delivery in the States).

I was told package delivery, food delivery and cycle delivery in town centre areas.

 

[halbpro]

I was told package delivery, food delivery and cycle delivery in town centre areas.

Haven't heard of cycle delivery, but doesn't surprise me. They've got a fleet of vehicles and a good logistics system, they can achieve a lot if they want.

 

[Albion my Albion]

Current exchange rate is £16.44,would you do that ?

It was $35 US from O'Hare Airport to River North West near Milwaukee Ave. That was the demand rate(high surge) since things are really busy on a Thursday night in Chicago.

 

[Gwylan]

The problem with black cabs is they are expensive and don't have a unified app. Countless times I've been told they won't go there. I'm afraid the Knowledge is an anachronism with Sat Nav. Sorry guys.

You've got to be joking. We normally use black cabs in London but we've used minicabs a couple of times. Both of the times the driver got completely lost, one took about 30 minutes for a two mile journey at night. I would only use a black cab in London, at least they know where they're going

 

[Geestar]

First time we used it, he drove passed us, he cancelled the booking and still charged us. Left us a 10 min walk in the rain.

Won't use Uber again.

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[clapham_gull]

You've got to be joking. We normally use black cabs in London but we've used minicabs a couple of times. Both of the times the driver got completely lost, one took about 30 minutes for a two mile journey at night. I would only use a black cab in London, at least they know where they're going

As a resident I've used both extensively for many years, I don't own a car. So no I'm not joking.

It's easy to view black cabs as something very London but they are private concerns and very expensive ones at that.

The ONLY time I got "lost" in a cab was a black one.

They needed a kick up the backside.

Won't go South of the river, wasn't a joke. I was in Shepherds Bush last year (very late) and a group of failed to get a black cab who would take us South. Uber ? Half the price and off you go.

 

[Munkfish]

I personally think its awful. getting a taxi in this city isnt hard. Unlike london or other major cities. Personally i think its very harsh on people who need to earn a living wage just to live in this city. Yes the taxi companies could do with getting up to date with card payments etc. But to drive prices down and lower i cant agree with.

 

[Tory Boy]

Anyone manage to book one in B&H yet?

Thought not.

TB

 

[Springal]

First time we used it, he drove passed us, he cancelled the booking and still charged us. Left us a 10 min walk in the rain.

Won't use Uber again.

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How can he cancel the booking and still charge you?

 

[GOM]

First time we used it, he drove passed us, he cancelled the booking and still charged us. Left us a 10 min walk in the rain.

Won't use Uber again.

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You booked a cab for equivalent of a 10 min walk ? no wonder he cancelled

 

[kingcole]

First time we used it, he drove passed us, he cancelled the booking and still charged us. Left us a 10 min walk in the rain.

Won't use Uber again.

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There are 100's of 1000's of Uber Drivers on this planet. You had one bad experience. Bit of a rash decision woudn't you say?

Thanks to the OP for bringing this up. I'm signing up today

 

[geoff2021]

There are 100's of 1000's of Uber Drivers on this planet. You had one bad experience. Bit of a rash decision woudn't you say?

Thanks to the OP for bringing this up. I'm signing up today

Best of luck at 8.40 pm LAST NIGHT they had no cars available and same thing this Saturday morning obviously they cant sign any Brighton and Hove licenced drivers, what a shame

 

[Lord Bracknell]

Best of luck at 8.40 pm LAST NIGHT they had no cars available and same thing this Saturday morning obviously they cant sign any Brighton and Hove licenced drivers, what a shame

Have Uber even tried to sign any Brighton & Hove licensed drivers? Have they even tried to recruit drivers in Brighton or Hove and then get them and their vehicles through the City Council's Blue Book qualifications?

 

[Geestar]

You booked a cab for equivalent of a 10 min walk ? no wonder he cancelled

No we had to walk 10 minutes to the train station, then another 10mins at the other end of the journey.

 

[Geestar]

There are 100's of 1000's of Uber Drivers on this planet. You had one bad experience. Bit of a rash decision woudn't you say?

Thanks to the OP for bringing this up. I'm signing up today

First impressions count!

 

[ferring seagull]

Should this thread heading be ' BRIGHTON UBER ' after todays result !

 

[Geestar]

A ten min walk should not require a taxi.

Please read above statement.

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[Geestar]

How can he cancel the booking and still charge you?

It came up as cancelled on the app and the money still came off our card

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