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Posted by AlM on Fri Sep 23 07:13:01 2016, in response to Uber question, posted by Dave on Thu Sep 22 22:09:00 2016. This is a non-answer, but how could a car service possibly be competitive if they didn't perform such a basic service? |
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Posted by Amanda on Fri Sep 23 07:21:10 2016, in response to Uber question, posted by Dave on Thu Sep 22 22:09:00 2016. My brother is an Uber driver. They're not required to lift any baggage into the trunk. But as part of the service, you're asked to rate the driver after the ride. If the drivers want a high rating, they'll likely help. |
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Posted by Dave on Fri Sep 23 08:01:16 2016, in response to Re: Uber question, posted by Amanda on Fri Sep 23 07:21:10 2016. Thanks, Amanda. Since my wife can't take the chance the driver won't put her suitcase in the trunk, I'll recommend she take a taxi. |
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Posted by AlM on Fri Sep 23 08:14:20 2016, in response to Re: Uber question, posted by Amanda on Fri Sep 23 07:21:10 2016. They're not required to lift any baggage into the trunk.And there's no way to request a driver that will agree to put luggage into the trunk? I'm quite surprised that hasn't become very public knowledge. |
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Posted by MTK52983 on Fri Sep 23 08:18:05 2016, in response to Re: Uber question, posted by Dave on Fri Sep 23 08:01:16 2016. I have never had a Uber driver not offer to put suitcase in the trunk. In addition to rating, they are likely to do it because if you give a cash tip they can keep 100% of it. |
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Posted by Dave on Fri Sep 23 09:13:36 2016, in response to Re: Uber question, posted by MTK52983 on Fri Sep 23 08:18:05 2016. Thanks! |
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Posted by RIPTA42HopeTunnel on Fri Sep 23 09:17:38 2016, in response to Re: Uber question, posted by AlM on Fri Sep 23 08:14:20 2016. And there's no way to request a driver that will agree to put luggage into the trunk?You can call the driver immediately after the request is accepted and ask. Unless the driver also has difficulty lifting, I can't imagine any driver refusing to help. |
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Posted by WayneJay on Fri Sep 23 10:22:48 2016, in response to Uber question, posted by Dave on Thu Sep 22 22:09:00 2016. They're certainly not required to do so, but when a driver accepts her ride request... I'd suggest calling the driver to ask if he'll do this. I think most will do it the interest of getting a good rating , and maybe the chance of a cash tip. If the driver declines... I'd say she should cancel the ride (if the driver won't), and explain to Uber why, and they'll probably credit her the cancelation fee. I really htink a driver refusing to do it would be a rarity. |
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Posted by ChicagoMotorman on Fri Sep 23 15:41:05 2016, in response to Re: Uber question, posted by AlM on Fri Sep 23 07:13:01 2016. Car service? |
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Posted by Spider-Pig on Fri Sep 23 15:48:50 2016, in response to Re: Uber question, posted by ChicagoMotorman on Fri Sep 23 15:41:05 2016. We've already had this discussion with you. A car service is what you call when you need a car to take you somewhere. |
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Posted by ChicagoMotorman on Fri Sep 23 17:46:32 2016, in response to Re: Uber question, posted by Spider-Pig on Fri Sep 23 15:48:50 2016. They seem to be unique to New York. |
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Posted by Spider-Pig on Fri Sep 23 18:05:47 2016, in response to Re: Uber question, posted by ChicagoMotorman on Fri Sep 23 17:46:32 2016. No, they're not. Just the term is. |
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Posted by Chicagomotorman on Fri Sep 23 18:16:21 2016, in response to Re: Uber question, posted by Spider-Pig on Fri Sep 23 18:05:47 2016. OK, every where else, including here in Chicago. you can either hail a cab on the street, or call for one on the phone. New York seems to be the only place where you can hail a cab on the street, but they do not take phone calls, and the car services are the opposite, where you cannot hail one on the street, but call for them on the phone. |
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Posted by Spider-Pig on Fri Sep 23 18:31:14 2016, in response to Re: Uber question, posted by Chicagomotorman on Fri Sep 23 18:16:21 2016. Yes. Both services exist but only in New York are they separate.Except for the green cabs. They can do both. |
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Posted by Chicagomotorman on Fri Sep 23 18:34:48 2016, in response to Re: Uber question, posted by Spider-Pig on Fri Sep 23 18:31:14 2016. I never heard of the Green Cabs. Thank you for the information. |
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Posted by Spider-Pig on Fri Sep 23 18:50:36 2016, in response to Re: Uber question, posted by Chicagomotorman on Fri Sep 23 18:34:48 2016. They were part of the previous discussion as well. |
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Posted by Chicagomotorman on Fri Sep 23 18:56:20 2016, in response to Re: Uber question, posted by Spider-Pig on Fri Sep 23 18:50:36 2016. I don't remember. I'll Google it. |
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Posted by Spider-Pig on Fri Sep 23 18:58:33 2016, in response to Re: Uber question, posted by Chicagomotorman on Fri Sep 23 18:56:20 2016. Or I'll explain it later. |
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Posted by Chicagomotorman on Fri Sep 23 19:14:34 2016, in response to Re: Uber question, posted by Spider-Pig on Fri Sep 23 18:58:33 2016. I Google it already. And of course there is a Wikipedia page already on it. |
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Posted by Bill Newkirk on Fri Sep 23 20:06:33 2016, in response to Re: Uber question, posted by Chicagomotorman on Fri Sep 23 18:34:48 2016. |
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Posted by Spider-Pig on Fri Sep 23 22:06:45 2016, in response to Re: Uber question, posted by Chicagomotorman on Fri Sep 23 19:14:34 2016. Awesome |
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Posted by ChicagoMotorman on Sat Sep 24 00:03:42 2016, in response to Re: Uber question, posted by Bill Newkirk on Fri Sep 23 20:06:33 2016. Taxicab fans. |
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Posted by G1Ravage on Sat Sep 24 03:28:22 2016, in response to Uber question, posted by Dave on Thu Sep 22 22:09:00 2016. I used Uber three times with a large suitcase this past week, and all three drivers exited the car without hesitation and placed my suitcase into and out of the car for me. |
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Posted by Easy on Sat Sep 24 03:36:39 2016, in response to Re: Uber question, posted by G1Ravage on Sat Sep 24 03:28:22 2016. Possibly varies by city. Do NYers tip uber drivers?I've only once had a large bag when using uber and the driver remained seated. But I recently had a cab driver do the same thing which seemed very strange. |
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Posted by G1Ravage on Sat Sep 24 03:47:53 2016, in response to Re: Uber question, posted by Easy on Sat Sep 24 03:36:39 2016. I suppose I should mention these Uber trips were all in Las Vegas.Tipping is usually not necessary with Uber, but is always an option. I've never personally tipped here in New York. |
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