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re: NOLA City Council Transportation to discuss Uber in open meeting tomorrow AM.
Posted on 6/23/14 at 5:54 pm to SG_Geaux
Posted on 6/23/14 at 5:54 pm to SG_Geaux
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I don't go to NOLA much and I certainly don't use the cabs, but I know those prices are bullshite.
We have so much regulation and still the cabs suck. From the dome to the quarter is like $7-8. But one day a cabbie decided to charge us $25.
He had the meter off, just wanted $25.
What a prick.
I don't mind Nawlins Cab, United and the blue one, but there are like 40 different companies and most suck arse.
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Posted on 6/23/14 at 5:58 pm to Napoleon
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but there are like 40 different companies and most suck arse.
Isnt Uber like a job placement company for these people? They can still advertise I guess, not sure the Uber rules.
Posted on 6/23/14 at 8:21 pm to NawlinsTigah270
quote:Its worth it for Uber. Uber is more expensive in most cases, but so much better than a cab
$25 minimum would blow but I guess you have to start somewhere
ETA: I'm saying from experience of $20 cab rides to Lakeview from the city. I guess its overpriced if you are staying downtown. Catching a cab to take you to the suburbs in Nola is miserable
This post was edited on 6/23/14 at 8:26 pm
Posted on 6/23/14 at 8:25 pm to TigerTatorTots
quote:That's completely false
Uber is more expensive in most cases
Posted on 6/23/14 at 8:26 pm to ell_13
quote:I guess my experience in limited. It was always more expensive in Boston, but definitely worth it
That's completely false
Posted on 6/23/14 at 8:27 pm to LSUzealot
Uber is the tits!
Posted on 6/23/14 at 8:29 pm to TigerTatorTots
quote:Boston was my only experience with it, and it was cheap as frick. Sheraton to waterfront for $9 in a gmc suv for 7 guys.
It was always more expensive in Boston, but definitely worth it
Posted on 6/23/14 at 8:32 pm to Napoleon
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Good thing about uber though is you know you can get a ride. Getting a cab to lakeview or Gentilly is next to impossible.
Yeah, it's great to have cheaper cabs, but when those fricktards don't show up then it doesn't matter how cheap the fare would have been.
Posted on 6/23/14 at 8:33 pm to tigerpimpbot
quote:You must not know how this works. You can track the car on your app, send him/her messages and even call directly.
but when those fricktards don't show up
Posted on 6/23/14 at 8:37 pm to ell_13
quote:Wow, we must have been getting screwed because it was $20 minimum no matter where we went. It was St paddy day weekend so that may have been the reason
Boston was my only experience with it, and it was cheap as frick. Sheraton to waterfront for $9 in a gmc suv for 7 guys.
Posted on 6/23/14 at 8:39 pm to TigerTatorTots
quote:Possibly. I'm not sure what the rules are for holidays. We were there for a bachelor party and the American Craft beer festival. The only reason I still remember the cab ride prices is because I can go back and see it in pay pal.
It was St paddy day weekend so that may have been the reason
Posted on 6/23/14 at 8:44 pm to TigerTatorTots
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Wow, we must have been getting screwed because it was $20 minimum no matter where we went. It was St paddy day weekend so that may have been the reason
Up in DC right now, and whenever not enough drivers are on the road, they up the fare amount to entice more drivers to pick people up. For example, yesterday (and this was the only time it has happened to me in the last 5 weeks) my fare was 2x the normal rate. I had to accept it, or I could ask for a notification when the fares were reduced to normal. This could explain the fare differential in Boston, maybe they were super swamped or all their drivers were partying
Posted on 6/23/14 at 8:44 pm to LSUzealot
Anyone on here going tomorrow? I would love an in-game thread to follow on this.
We have Uber here and it is awesome. They even just began Water Uber and a boat will bring people around for $10 each. Yet NOLA wants to charge a minimum of 3x that for a car. Such a great city with such a stupid mentality for growth.
We have Uber here and it is awesome. They even just began Water Uber and a boat will bring people around for $10 each. Yet NOLA wants to charge a minimum of 3x that for a car. Such a great city with such a stupid mentality for growth.
Posted on 6/23/14 at 8:49 pm to LSUzealot
New Orleans is in a boom and they want to go back to their petty politics instead of bringing competition in to make the place better. I find that Uber is usually a bit more but I will pay for the better quality. Maybe they should do something about their cab service that is so shitty people will pay these prices.
Posted on 6/23/14 at 9:02 pm to jmarto1
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Maybe they should do something about their cab service that is so shitty people will pay these prices.
Taxi cab reform has been a hot issue here. I got into it with one driver not long ago. I kind of saw his point but at the same time I told him the cabs suck here. The fact he told me his cc machine didn't work as soon as I got in the cab won me the argument.
I would never use a taxi that cost $25. My rides average $13. $25 cab rides would increase the number of drunk drivers.
Posted on 6/23/14 at 9:04 pm to TigerWise
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I would never use a taxi that cost $25. My rides average $13. $25 cab rides would increase the number of drunk drivers.
it cost me $10-$12 from downtown/quarter to my house. No way in hell I'm going to pay $25 for that short ride.
Posted on 6/23/14 at 9:20 pm to TigerWise
They are alway broke.
Our cabs are 3rd rate, and that's being kind.
The fact that the city can't see this and tries a half-assed attempt at "reform" speaks volumes.
Our cabs are 3rd rate, and that's being kind.
The fact that the city can't see this and tries a half-assed attempt at "reform" speaks volumes.
Posted on 6/23/14 at 10:06 pm to LSUzealot
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$25 min ride
$75 airport min cos
So what happens when all the cab drivers in the city want to join Uber or related company to charge $25 minimums?
I know something like that is not likely, but couldn't every cab driver leave and then the city ends up with $25 minimum for everything?
This post was edited on 6/23/14 at 10:08 pm
Posted on 6/23/14 at 10:12 pm to tigers102886
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The fact that the city can't see this and tries a half-assed attempt at "reform" speaks volumes.
cabbies don't want to endure the cost of meeting new regulations.
quote:
I know something like that is not likely, but couldn't every cab driver leave and then the city ends up with $25 minimum for everything?
cabbies don't want to endure the cost of meeting new regulations.
Posted on 6/23/14 at 10:58 pm to tigers102886
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So what happens when all the cab drivers in the city want to join Uber or related company to charge $25 minimums?
exactly. over-regulation of who can pick you up and drop you off in a vehicle is insane.
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