[Electronics-Talk] OT Information about Uber and Lift

Sat Sep 10 19:52:59 UTC 2016

Can I make a reservation for Uber by telephone? Thanks in advance for your
help.

Rollie

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I don't know the answer to that question, so, I will suggest you go to 
Uber.com and click on the FAQ link.  You should find answers to most of your

questions.

Vince

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>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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> Behalf Of Jim Barbour via Electronics-Talk
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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
>>
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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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>>>
>>> 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
>>>
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>>> 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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