[Electronics-talk] UBER

[cheez]

Even God has angels, David.
Vince

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Andrews" <dandrews at visi.com>
To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances" 
<electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2012 1:37 AM
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] UBER


>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?
>>
>>Remember that according to the list guidelines at
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>>
>>"This list will also on occasion carry announcements and/or information
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>>
>>I'm not sure if this message fits into this category or not, but I'd
>>suggest taking it up with the list moderator off line.
>>
>>The list is moderated by David Andrews. You can reach him at
>>dandrews at visi.com
>>
>>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
>
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