Fri Sep 22, 2017 11:06 am
Fri Sep 22, 2017 11:17 am
Fri Sep 22, 2017 12:03 pm
Sven wrote:Gav, this is disappointing news. I have to say my experience of Uber to date has been very positive! Easy to arrange and at least they give you a price for the job before you roll
Last time in London, I needed to get across Hyde Park to my venue in a Black Cab (a journey of around a mile and a half) and I watched the meter rolling up nicely whilst I was stuck in traffic and not moving. Ended up paying just short of £20 (not including any tip) and a big lesson learned!
Fri Sep 22, 2017 1:05 pm
Fri Sep 22, 2017 1:27 pm
Fri Sep 22, 2017 1:41 pm
dogfound wrote:never used them never will.
ive always been a big believer of whenever possible supporting locally run businesses..
Fri Sep 22, 2017 2:04 pm
Sven wrote:dogfound wrote:never used them never will.
ive always been a big believer of whenever possible supporting locally run businesses..
What about the locally run drivers also trying to make a living and keeping fares low?
Don't they count or do other citizens not work for companies based outside the area?
Fri Sep 22, 2017 2:51 pm
dogfound wrote:Sven wrote:dogfound wrote:never used them never will.
ive always been a big believer of whenever possible supporting locally run businesses..
What about the locally run drivers also trying to make a living and keeping fares low?
Don't they count or do other citizens not work for companies based outside the area?
my statement is a simple one..i do my best whenever possible to support local business, and not see profits leaving the area..
Fri Sep 22, 2017 3:08 pm
Sven wrote:dogfound wrote:Sven wrote:dogfound wrote:never used them never will.
ive always been a big believer of whenever possible supporting locally run businesses..
What about the locally run drivers also trying to make a living and keeping fares low?
Don't they count or do other citizens not work for companies based outside the area?
my statement is a simple one..i do my best whenever possible to support local business, and not see profits leaving the area..
Understand that and it is admirable when it can be achieved
My point is that these guys (Uber drivers in London on this occasion) are only trying to make a living and we very much live in a 'what's in it for me?' society where most of us 'shop around' with scant regard until it directly affects us
I'll give you an example: I wanted to part-ex my motorbike a couple of years ago, so I went to a 'local' dealer who (believing they have a 'captive' clientele in south Wales) expected me to pay RRP on the brand new model I fancied and offered me 'trade' on the old one that was in showroom condition and exceptionally low mileage; so I shopped around and saved myself just over £2500 by getting the same make/model bike from an official UK dealer (170 miles away) who showed they really wanted my business and also delivered the bike straight to my house!
It's no biggie but the 'local' businesses have to remember it's a two-way thing in the modern internet era
Fri Sep 22, 2017 3:29 pm
dogfound wrote:Sven wrote:dogfound wrote:Sven wrote:dogfound wrote:never used them never will.
ive always been a big believer of whenever possible supporting locally run businesses..
What about the locally run drivers also trying to make a living and keeping fares low?
Don't they count or do other citizens not work for companies based outside the area?
my statement is a simple one..i do my best whenever possible to support local business, and not see profits leaving the area..
Understand that and it is admirable when it can be achieved
My point is that these guys (Uber drivers in London on this occasion) are only trying to make a living and we very much live in a 'what's in it for me?' society where most of us 'shop around' with scant regard until it directly affects us
I'll give you an example: I wanted to part-ex my motorbike a couple of years ago, so I went to a 'local' dealer who (believing they have a 'captive' clientele in south Wales) expected me to pay RRP on the brand new model I fancied and offered me 'trade' on the old one that was in showroom condition and exceptionally low mileage; so I shopped around and saved myself just over £2500 by getting the same make/model bike from an official UK dealer (170 miles away) who showed they really wanted my business and also delivered the bike straight to my house!
It's no biggie but the 'local' businesses have to remember it's a two-way thing in the modern internet era
saving 2.5k is fair enough.. but taxi meters are set at what the council consider a fair price taking into account overheads..earnings..holidays..etc .its fair.
Uber who are not locally owned are just there to take a slice. cheaper? at whose expense?
and should they get a big enough share by finishing off locals will they remain cheaper or infact be as reliable { bare in mind these drivers work when they want and have no boss }
anyway..ive spent a big chunk of my working life being self employed and being both reliant and grateful to local people for supporting me and those ive employed...
id have bought the same bike as you and saved 2k.. but within reason ill always try to support locals.
Fri Sep 22, 2017 7:30 pm
dogfound wrote:Sven wrote:dogfound wrote:Sven wrote:dogfound wrote:never used them never will.
ive always been a big believer of whenever possible supporting locally run businesses..
What about the locally run drivers also trying to make a living and keeping fares low?
Don't they count or do other citizens not work for companies based outside the area?
my statement is a simple one..i do my best whenever possible to support local business, and not see profits leaving the area..
Understand that and it is admirable when it can be achieved
My point is that these guys (Uber drivers in London on this occasion) are only trying to make a living and we very much live in a 'what's in it for me?' society where most of us 'shop around' with scant regard until it directly affects us
I'll give you an example: I wanted to part-ex my motorbike a couple of years ago, so I went to a 'local' dealer who (believing they have a 'captive' clientele in south Wales) expected me to pay RRP on the brand new model I fancied and offered me 'trade' on the old one that was in showroom condition and exceptionally low mileage; so I shopped around and saved myself just over £2500 by getting the same make/model bike from an official UK dealer (170 miles away) who showed they really wanted my business and also delivered the bike straight to my house!
It's no biggie but the 'local' businesses have to remember it's a two-way thing in the modern internet era
saving 2.5k is fair enough.. but taxi meters are set at what the council consider a fair price taking into account overheads..earnings..holidays..etc .its fair.
Uber who are not locally owned are just there to take a slice. cheaper? at whose expense?
and should they get a big enough share by finishing off locals will they remain cheaper or infact be as reliable { bare in mind these drivers work when they want and have no boss }
anyway..ive spent a big chunk of my working life being self employed and being both reliant and grateful to local people for supporting me and those ive employed...
id have bought the same bike as you and saved 2k.. but within reason ill always try to support locals.
Fri Sep 22, 2017 8:41 pm
Paulwallace wrote:dogfound wrote:Sven wrote:dogfound wrote:Sven wrote:dogfound wrote:never used them never will.
ive always been a big believer of whenever possible supporting locally run businesses..
What about the locally run drivers also trying to make a living and keeping fares low?
Don't they count or do other citizens not work for companies based outside the area?
my statement is a simple one..i do my best whenever possible to support local business, and not see profits leaving the area..
Understand that and it is admirable when it can be achieved
My point is that these guys (Uber drivers in London on this occasion) are only trying to make a living and we very much live in a 'what's in it for me?' society where most of us 'shop around' with scant regard until it directly affects us
I'll give you an example: I wanted to part-ex my motorbike a couple of years ago, so I went to a 'local' dealer who (believing they have a 'captive' clientele in south Wales) expected me to pay RRP on the brand new model I fancied and offered me 'trade' on the old one that was in showroom condition and exceptionally low mileage; so I shopped around and saved myself just over £2500 by getting the same make/model bike from an official UK dealer (170 miles away) who showed they really wanted my business and also delivered the bike straight to my house!
It's no biggie but the 'local' businesses have to remember it's a two-way thing in the modern internet era
saving 2.5k is fair enough.. but taxi meters are set at what the council consider a fair price taking into account overheads..earnings..holidays..etc .its fair.
Uber who are not locally owned are just there to take a slice. cheaper? at whose expense?
and should they get a big enough share by finishing off locals will they remain cheaper or infact be as reliable { bare in mind these drivers work when they want and have no boss }
anyway..ive spent a big chunk of my working life being self employed and being both reliant and grateful to local people for supporting me and those ive employed...
id have bought the same bike as you and saved 2k.. but within reason ill always try to support locals.
A taxi in Cambridge charged me £30 for a return journey because they get to set their rates outside of the city.
The following day I used uber and it cost £12!!
So £18 more expensive for a trip totalling 3 miles these firms are asking to be put out of business.
The local firms need to start competing!!
Sat Sep 23, 2017 12:30 am
dogfound wrote:Paulwallace wrote:dogfound wrote:Sven wrote:dogfound wrote:Sven wrote:dogfound wrote:never used them never will.
ive always been a big believer of whenever possible supporting locally run businesses..
What about the locally run drivers also trying to make a living and keeping fares low?
Don't they count or do other citizens not work for companies based outside the area?
my statement is a simple one..i do my best whenever possible to support local business, and not see profits leaving the area..
Understand that and it is admirable when it can be achieved
My point is that these guys (Uber drivers in London on this occasion) are only trying to make a living and we very much live in a 'what's in it for me?' society where most of us 'shop around' with scant regard until it directly affects us
I'll give you an example: I wanted to part-ex my motorbike a couple of years ago, so I went to a 'local' dealer who (believing they have a 'captive' clientele in south Wales) expected me to pay RRP on the brand new model I fancied and offered me 'trade' on the old one that was in showroom condition and exceptionally low mileage; so I shopped around and saved myself just over £2500 by getting the same make/model bike from an official UK dealer (170 miles away) who showed they really wanted my business and also delivered the bike straight to my house!
It's no biggie but the 'local' businesses have to remember it's a two-way thing in the modern internet era
saving 2.5k is fair enough.. but taxi meters are set at what the council consider a fair price taking into account overheads..earnings..holidays..etc .its fair.
Uber who are not locally owned are just there to take a slice. cheaper? at whose expense?
and should they get a big enough share by finishing off locals will they remain cheaper or infact be as reliable { bare in mind these drivers work when they want and have no boss }
anyway..ive spent a big chunk of my working life being self employed and being both reliant and grateful to local people for supporting me and those ive employed...
id have bought the same bike as you and saved 2k.. but within reason ill always try to support locals.
A taxi in Cambridge charged me £30 for a return journey because they get to set their rates outside of the city.
The following day I used uber and it cost £12!!
So £18 more expensive for a trip totalling 3 miles these firms are asking to be put out of business.
The local firms need to start competing!!
not a taxi expert..but surely if not on meter you pre agreed price?
Sat Sep 23, 2017 5:08 am
Sat Sep 23, 2017 5:32 am
Gavin wrote:I've used Uber many times in London and I have always thought it was a good service, I am very disappointed with the decision.
I cant see the issue with the business model myself, but perhaps someone can educate me, what the difference between an Uber drivers self employment and that of a multi-drop driver for a company such as DHL or Fed Ex?
Sat Sep 23, 2017 7:26 am
Gavin wrote:I've used Uber many times in London and I have always thought it was a good service, I am very disappointed with the decision.
I cant see the issue with the business model myself, but perhaps someone can educate me, what the difference between an Uber drivers self employment and that of a multi-drop driver for a company such as DHL or Fed Ex?
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