[Electronics-talk] UBER

[David Andrews]

I would ask all of you to leave moderating the list to the Moderator 
-- that's me!

David Andrews

At 11:10 PM 6/13/2012, you wrote:
>and how many messages are you going to send to the list about how this
>thread is off topic, especially after it seems like it's already run
>it's course?
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>On 13/06/12 22:48, cheez wrote:
> > What the hades does this have to do with electronic appliances'
> > accessibility?
> > Vince
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark J. Cadigan" <kramc11 at gmail.com>
> > To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
> > <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 4:03 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] UBER
> >
> >
> >> I personally find this service to be very reliable. The vehicles are
> >> clean, new, and the drivers are friendly. There is a contact person
> >> for each city to talk to if a problem arises. I haven't been using the
> >> service long, however, the friend who recommended it to me says that
> >> the time he had to contact customer service, they were very helpful,
> >> and resolved his problem immediately.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Besides, if you use the link I gave you, plus the coupon code, your
> >> first ride will probably be free, unless you are going somewhere far
> >> away. If you don't like it after that, don't use it in the future, but
> >> I think you will like the service.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gerald Levy"
> >> <bwaylimited at verizon.net>
> >> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
> >> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> >> Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 6:49 PM
> >> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] UBER
> >>
> >>
> >>>
> >>> I have to agree with you.  I'm always very leery about companies that
> >>> ask for your credit card number in advance.  Uber have a bunch of
> >>> cities listed in the combo box on their web page, but San Francisco
> >>> seems to be their home base, so I question the reliability of their
> >>> service elsewhere. And here in New York City, there is no way that a
> >>> black car service is going to be cheaper than a neighborhood livery
> >>> cab service. When you click on the pricing link, they do not provide
> >>> any pricing information, which makes me very suspicious. But the
> >>> biggest red flag of all is the fact that they do not provide a
> >>> contact phone number, so there is apparently no way to speak directly
> >>> to a customer service agent if you run into trouble.  I have always
> >>> had problems with unreliable car services, and I would never deal
> >>> with one that does not have a contact phone number.
> >>>
> >>> Gerald
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Gerald
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kaye" <kayezimpher at comcast.net>
> >>> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
> >>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> >>> Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 6:03 PM
> >>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] UBER
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> This company sure wants a lot of personal info upon sign up. They
> >>>> want my credit card number before they even can tell me if they
> >>>> serve Atlanta? That's gonna be a no from here.
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> Kaye Zimpher
> >>>> Check out my facebook at www.facebook.com/thekeeperoftime
> >>>> I will show you the first time, and help you if you mess up the
> >>>> second time. But the third time you are on your own, because that is
> >>>> the way the world is.
> >>>> -----Original Message----- From: Mark J. Cadigan
> >>>> Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 5:58 PM
> >>>> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
> >>>> Subject: [Electronics-talk] UBER
> >>>>
> >>>> Hi all,
> >>>>
> >>>> This is for anyone who has trouble getting taxi cabs with there
> >>>> guide dogs,
> >>>> or anyone else who is interested.
> >>>>
> >>>> I just found out about an amazing service. It's called UBER. UBER is a
> >>>> service that allows you to take a ride in a chauffeured car anywhere in
> >>>> select cities for the same Pryce or less than taking a cab. To sign
> >>>> up, and
> >>>> get $10 off your first ride, follow the link below. Also, add the
> >>>> promotional code "doejo" to get an additional $15 off your first ride.
> >>>>
> >>>> http://www.uber.com/invite/uig9k
> >>>>
> >>>> Also, feel free to forward this email to your friends to give them a
> >>>> discount as well.
> >>>>
> >>>> Thanks,
> >>>> Mark