[Electronics-talk] [EXTERNAL] Re: How do I add a picture to Uber app

[Jim Barbour]

More or less the same way you'd find your taxi.  The Uber app does tell you how far away the Uber driver is from you which help. Also, the app allows you to call or text your driver, which is also a big help.

Jim

On Thu, Apr 02, 2015 at 02:06:20PM -0700, Drew Hunthausen via Electronics-talk wrote:
> Yes, this is actually the question that I have had as I have not used the
> service yet as not sure how I would know when the vehicle arrives or more,
> where it is as in a busy parking lot.
> 
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> Uber app
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> They want one, but it is not needed. Now, having said that, I could see one
> advantage of having one for a blind person. It would make it easier for the
> driver to find you, as unless you have vision, or have a sighted person with
> you, you will not be able to identify the car, as Uber drivers use their own
> vehicles, and there is nothing on the vehicle to help to identify it as an
> Uber vehicle. 
> Andy
> 
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> app
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> Say what? Why does Uber need a picture? I've used it for several months and
> never encountered a situation in which a pic was needed.
> 
> Mike Freeman
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> 
> Hello,
> 
> I finally decided to try Uber. I took my picture on a MacBook, but cannot
> find it. Where would it have gone?
> 
> When I find the picture, how do I add it to the Uber app?
> 
> Thanks.
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