[Electronics-talk] Thanks - I added my picture to Uber app

[Steve Jacobson]

Maybe most people here already know this, but one reason that Uber is cheaper is that they can change their rates when there is a high demand.  My 
guess is that if your rate was three times higher, there was some event that caused demand to be high, like a sporting event or concert that was just ending.  
Of course, this can be a pain if one is a regular user and means one needs to check before booking, but it isn't a common occurrence from what I have 
observed.

Best regards,

Steve Jacobson



On Fri, 3 Apr 2015 16:32:06 -0400, River Linda via Electronics-talk wrote:

>Hello,


>Thanks for directions for adding and other suggestions. I was going to use
>Uber this morning, but the rate was three times the normal fare, so I had
>to call a regular taxi to get to my destination.

>Hopefully, I will be able to use the app at the regular fare on another
>day. Take care.

>Linda


>On Friday, April 3, 2015, Andrews, David B (DEED) via Electronics-talk <
>electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>> I may try to do one, I called a Uber last night, and my phone completely
>> died as the driver was getting close, and he never found me.  Don't know
>> why that was, I was standing in front of the address, but ...
>>
>> Dave
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Baracco, Andrew W [mailto:Andrew.Baracco at va.gov <javascript:;>]
>> Sent: Friday, April 03, 2015 10:04 AM
>> To: Andrews, David B (DEED); Discussion of accessible electronics and
>> appliances
>> Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] Re: [Electronics-talk] How do I add a picture to
>> Uber app
>>
>> My brother is a Uber driver in the San Francisco area, and he says that if
>> the rider has a photo, it makes it much easier to spot him or her
>> especially in a crowded area.
>>
>> Andy
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> <javascript:;>] On Behalf Of Andrews, David B (DEED) via Electronics-talk
>> Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2015 2:50 PM
>> To: Drew Hunthausen; Discussion of accessibleelectronics and appliances
>> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: [Electronics-talk] How do I add a picture to Uber
>> app
>>
>> When I have used it the driver has generally called me if he doesn't see
>> me immediately, then I tell him to look for the guy with the cane, even
>> waved it up in the air once, in a crowded area.
>>
>> Dave
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> <javascript:;>] On Behalf Of Drew Hunthausen via Electronics-talk
>> Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2015 4:04 PM
>> To: 'Mike Freeman'; 'Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances'
>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] How do I add a picture to Uber app
>>
>> Hey Mike,
>> How has your experience been with uber? I've downloaded the app but
>> haven't used the service yet as not sure how it works in to know when the
>> vehicle arrives. Do they send a text message? Thanks I know this is a
>> little off topic.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> <javascript:;>] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman via Electronics-talk
>> Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2015 1:53 PM
>> To: 'River Linda'; 'Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances'
>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] How do I add a picture to Uber app
>>
>> 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
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> <javascript:;>] On Behalf Of River Linda via Electronics-talk
>> Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2015 1:14 PM
>> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
>> Subject: [Electronics-talk] How do I add a picture to Uber app
>>
>> 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?
>>
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