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re: Austin, TX people: Is Uber/Lyft leaving your town?
Posted on 5/9/16 at 2:22 pm to Eighteen
Posted on 5/9/16 at 2:22 pm to Eighteen
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My original point still stands, were Uber/Lyft even dangerous? Were there lots of problems with criminal drivers? Why the sudden need for increased "safety" from the city counsel?
The recent stories of drivers assaulting riders doesn't really help much.
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Posted on 5/9/16 at 2:23 pm to PoppaD
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Some other company will jump in to attack thier market share,
There are other services. They are more expensive.
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One thing is for sure, Austin is a very lucrative market for ride sharing. If I was Ceo of a ride share business, I would do whatever I needed to do to keep that revenue flowing. I sure as hell wouldn't be leaving the market when I was the unquestioned leader of it.
Uber and Lyft both left. You think they both made this decision lightly?
They are treading lightly on labor laws employing drivers as contract workers. They don't want to tip that scale, and fingerprinting very well might do that, as it will greatly change their pricing model and that costs will be passed on to us, the consumer.
Posted on 5/9/16 at 2:23 pm to Cooter Davenport
I like the Deep Eddy tea vodka with a splash of lemonade. Don't even care that it's not a "manly" drink. It tastes delicious and will frick you up.
Posted on 5/9/16 at 2:31 pm to Box Geauxrilla
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I like the Deep Eddy tea vodka with a splash of lemonade. Don't even care that it's not a "manly" drink. It tastes delicious and will frick you up.
Amen, fine sir. I, like you, have zero concerns about the manliness of said drink. I consume that exact thing often. It tastes amazing while also being refreshing, and you will be tore up from the floor up.
Posted on 5/9/16 at 2:36 pm to Cooter Davenport
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Amen, fine sir. I, like you, have zero concerns about the manliness of said drink. I consume that exact thing often. It tastes amazing while also being refreshing, and you will be tore up from the floor up
On THAT note...
Give me some Deep Eddy cranberry and Sprite w/ a lime ALLLLLLL day long!
Posted on 5/9/16 at 2:36 pm to LSUAfro
I'm more upset about this tipping fiasco with Uber. It had already made my few rides between that decision and this stoppage uncomfortable because I don't know what to do, and when I see a tip jar, I'm not tipping.
I fricking hate tipping.
I fricking hate tipping.
This post was edited on 5/9/16 at 2:43 pm
Posted on 5/9/16 at 2:40 pm to Teddy Ruxpin
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I'm more upset about this tipping fiasco with Uber.
I agree. Part of the big draw for uber was that there was no money exchanged hands and that the drivers were compensated well enough that a tip was not necessary.
Posted on 5/9/16 at 2:43 pm to Teddy Ruxpin
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I'm more upset about this tipping fiasco with Uber. It had already made my few rides between that decision and this stoppage to make some rides uncomfortable because I don't know what to do, and when I see a tip jar, I'm not tipping.
I fricking hate tipping.
I actually like Lyft's model. Give me a non-cash option.
Posted on 5/9/16 at 2:45 pm to Box Geauxrilla
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I agree. Part of the big draw for uber was that there was no money exchanged hands and that the drivers were compensated well enough that a tip was not necessary.
People in groups just can't help themselves. They also seem to trend towards the familiar. Here, the group was the drivers. They didn't realize or care to realize what all the traits customers enjoyed over cabs were. They then returned to familiarity asking for tips.
Humans being humans.
ETA: I realize their rates were going down, but they should have fought that in house, or quit. Don't put that shite on me.
This post was edited on 5/9/16 at 2:48 pm
Posted on 5/9/16 at 2:46 pm to LSUAfro
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I actually like Lyft's model. Give me a non-cash option.
Ya, I was about to start trying them out but they ran off too.
My order of preference is 1) Pay a rate and no tips, 2) Pay a rate and cashless tipping, 3) frick it, I'm driving drunk 4) Pay a rate and tip cash.
Posted on 5/9/16 at 2:47 pm to Teddy Ruxpin
Don't know what to do? Tipping was never required. It's just that drivers in some markets tend to be ticked off when riders don't tip, especially anytime the fares are at the minimal totals. And that's on top of the annual declining rates. Again, not saying you should tip, but that's the story there.
This post was edited on 5/9/16 at 2:48 pm
Posted on 5/9/16 at 2:49 pm to c on z
No Uber in ATX? Lulz at the voters.
Posted on 5/9/16 at 2:49 pm to Teddy Ruxpin
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but they should have fought that in house,
Have you not been paying attention to all of the strikes?
Posted on 5/9/16 at 2:50 pm to c on z
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Don't know what to do? Tipping was never required. It's just that drivers in some markets tend to be ticked off when riders don't tip, especially when the fares are at the minimal totals. And that's on top of the annual declining rates. Again, not saying you should tip, but that's the story there.
See, this is why its bad. Let's break it down.
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Tipping was never required.
Ok cool.
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t's just that drivers in some markets tend to be ticked off when riders don't tip
Wait, how is the customer supposed to know this? Why am I being punished on my rating for not knowing this intricacy? I just want a ride from the airport or around town.
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especially when the fares are at the minimal totals. And that's on top of the annual declining rates.
Ok, that's not the rider's problem, and shouldn't be put on them. See "Tipping was supposed to be removed"
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Again, not saying you should tip, but that's the story there.
I know the story, but here it is again. Confusion for the customer.
This is why they
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Don't know what to do?
This post was edited on 5/9/16 at 2:52 pm
Posted on 5/9/16 at 2:53 pm to c on z
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Have you not been paying attention to all of the strikes?
Ya, I also saw them file a lawsuit that directly puts tipping into play again, and can affect me as a customer by having my rating diminished randomly by drivers I have no idea are on the tipping bandwagon.
That's bad news for a business. Businesses should be consistent so the customer knows what they are getting. That is kinda, like, the point of a brand.
Posted on 5/9/16 at 3:02 pm to Teddy Ruxpin
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Wait, how is the customer supposed to know this? Why am I being punished on my rating for not knowing this intricacy? I just want a ride from the airport or around town.
Some drivers have told riders before about tipping. If a driver has told you everything I said in my earlier post, he's likely driven for a while, and was familiar with all things Uber, and therefore passed down info to you. Uber has certainly done a poor job of its clarity on tipping.
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Ok, that's not the rider's problem, and shouldn't be put on them. See "Tipping was supposed to be removed"
No driver would, or should ever put this on rider. This was always an Uber issue.
Posted on 5/9/16 at 3:06 pm to c on z
I know you drive for Uber, but again the problem is brand consistency.
When "some" drivers are doing something others aren't, and that "some" is a statistically significant amount, then the brand has a problem.
Of course they shouldn't have, but they did, many times, by putting that tip jar in the car. I ran into a few before the ruling. A tip jar tells the rider "I"m not getting paid enough, make up the difference."
I'm not talking out of my arse here, googling this will result in a bunch of customers having brand consistency problems about this issue.
When "some" drivers are doing something others aren't, and that "some" is a statistically significant amount, then the brand has a problem.
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No driver would, or should ever put this on rider. This was always an Uber issue.
Of course they shouldn't have, but they did, many times, by putting that tip jar in the car. I ran into a few before the ruling. A tip jar tells the rider "I"m not getting paid enough, make up the difference."
I'm not talking out of my arse here, googling this will result in a bunch of customers having brand consistency problems about this issue.
This post was edited on 5/9/16 at 3:09 pm
Posted on 5/9/16 at 3:21 pm to Teddy Ruxpin
I actually quit months ago, but I still at times try to follow some Uber news.
This likely would have gotten drivers in trouble before the ruling if riders took a picture of it and reported it to Uber. Even now a friendlier sign would be well advised to drivers.
And it's always been on Uber for not showing any clarity from the get go. Waitr for example explained gratuity, and tipping and delivery costs right from the jump, so you exactly know what you're paying for.
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A tip jar tells the rider "I"m not getting paid enough, make up the difference."
This likely would have gotten drivers in trouble before the ruling if riders took a picture of it and reported it to Uber. Even now a friendlier sign would be well advised to drivers.
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I'm not talking out of my arse here, googling this will result in a bunch of customers having brand consistency problems about this issue.
And it's always been on Uber for not showing any clarity from the get go. Waitr for example explained gratuity, and tipping and delivery costs right from the jump, so you exactly know what you're paying for.
This post was edited on 5/9/16 at 3:22 pm
Posted on 5/9/16 at 3:29 pm to Teddy Ruxpin
I think you have to use common sense with the tipping. For instance, if its raining and you have some bags to stow in the trunk, and the driver gets out and helps you with the bags, throw him a few bucks.
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