[Electronics-Talk] OT Information about Uber and Lift

Sat Sep 10 18:08:28 UTC 2016

I don't believe it's true that telling them you are blind will result in them sending you an extra large vehicle.

You can choose what type of car you want to pick you up, but you'll pay more for larger vehicles.
There is also something called Uber assist, which is for people with disabilities, but I have never used it and don't know anything about it.

Hope this helps,

Jim

Written While on the Move

> On Sep 10, 2016, at 10:39 AM, Naima Leigh via Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I heard if you tell them you are blind they will give you a choice of
> different size vehicles? Is this true? How much extra will the largest size
> be?
> 
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> 
> Tips can be added with lyft but not Uber.
> 
> There are signs in uber cars that say we welcome cash tips, but I haven't
> started doing that yet.
> 
> Jim
> 
> Written While on the Move
> 
>>> On Sep 10, 2016, at 9:18 AM, cheez via Electronics-Talk
>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Yes, a credit card is required.  Someone told me, that tips can now be
> added, but I haven't seen that entry yet.  Most people carry cash for tips.
>> 
>> You have 5 minutes to cancel your request.  If the request isn't canceled,
> then a $5 fee is charged.  However, if you can present a legitimate reason
> why you couldn't submit a cancellation, you are credited the $5 to your next
> ride.
>> 
>> I'm not sure what you mean by accommodations.  If you mean if there are
> accommodations for wheelchair users, yes.  You can ask for a van with a
> lift.
>> 
>> Let me note here.  Some of what I'm telling you may not be available in
> all cities.  I'm coming from a Phoenix perspective.
>> 
>> I must share this with you.  One of my coworkers was charged too much
> once, because the driver used her GPS to take her to her destination.  The
> GPS told her to use the freeway, instead of surface streets.  She said she
> was going to contact Uber about her trip.  She hasn't reported what happened
> as of yet.
>> From the drivers I've ridden with all complied with my request to use
> surface streets only.
>> 
>> Just remember.  If you treat others nicely, they will reciprocate.
>> 
>> Vince
>> 
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Naima Leigh via Electronics-Talk" 
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>> To: "'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'" 
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>> 
>>> Tell me if it's true from what I hear you need a credit card? How do 
>>> you pay and do you have to pay a tip? Will they give you any 
>>> accommodations if your blind? I'm very nervous to try this new form 
>>> of transportation, I don't know how it's going to turn out. Oh, also do
> they charge, If your late?
>>> 
>>> Thanks for the feedback.
>>> 
>>> Naima
>>> 
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>>> On Behalf Of cheez via Electronics-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2016 11:35 AM
>>> To: Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances
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>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] OT Information about Uber and Lift
>>> 
>>> Hi, Naima:
>>> 
>>> I use Uber all the time.  I've had only one driver cancel on me, and 
>>> that was due to his lack of English comprehension.  Other than that, 
>>> it's been great!  I use them so much, that I was given 2 weeks of
> half-off my rides.
>>> 
>>> I haven't used Lyft yet.  So I can't comment on it.
>>> 
>>> Vince
>>> 
>>> ----- Original Message -----
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>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> To: <Electronics-Talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: "Naima Leigh" <nleigh2016 at gmail.com>
>>> Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2016 8:24 AM
>>> Subject: [Electronics-Talk] OT Information about Uber and Lift
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> Liz can you tell me about your experience with Uber and Lift. I have 
>>>> never used them and soon I will have too.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Any information will help, good or bad.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Naima
>>>> 
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