[CT-NFB] Uber and Lyft

[James Cronin]

Hi folks,

I've had the same eperience with Lyft as Esther discribed when she
talked about both Uber and Lyft.

Best

Have a wonderful weekend. --  Jim Cronin

On 3/12/22, Esther Levegnale via CT-NFB <ct-nfb at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Hi, Deb and Everyone,
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> I have used Uber and Lyft for many years now and whenever they pull up, they
> always ask if I'm Esther.  Also, you are given their name and what make and
> color the car is.  Of course, the color doesn't matter to us, but they
> always ask if I'm Esther.  The driver's name is also given in the
> description of the vehicle.
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> I hope that helps you somewhat.  If you want me to call you or you call me
> and ask more questions, don't hesitate to do so.  Love to help as always!
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> Hope you, George and your family are doing well.
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> Take care.
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> EstherSent From Esther's Amazing and Awesome iPhone 13 Pro Max!
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>> On Feb 15, 2022, at 2:49 PM, Deb Reed via CT-NFB <ct-nfb at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
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>> Fellow Nfb members,
>> I have never used either of the above services but I understand from other
>> members that The drivers do not call your name when they stop the car. It
>> seems as though that would be much safer than sending a description and
>> license plate of the car since most of us would not be able to see that.
>> How would someone know that it was actually an Uber or a Lyft driver or
>> just someone posing as one. Does anyone know if this issue has been
>> addressed with these companies?
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>> Deborah J. Reed
>> Central Chapter President
>> NFB of CT
>> Deb.reed57 at gmail.com
>> 860-378-5370
>> “Live the life you want, blindness is not what holds you back.” National
>> Federation Of The Blind
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