[Electronics-Talk] OT Information about Uber and Lift

Sat Sep 10 20:08:32 UTC 2016

I don't believe that you can.  I'm not aware of any way to do that.

Jim

On Sat, Sep 10, 2016 at 12:52:59PM -0700, Rollie Hudson via Electronics-Talk wrote:
> 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
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Naima Leigh via Electronics-Talk"
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> >> To: "'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'"
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> >> Cc: "Naima Leigh" <nleigh2016 at gmail.com>
> >> Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2016 8:47 AM
> >> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] OT Information about Uber and Lift
> >>
> >>
> >>> 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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> >>> From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> >>> On Behalf Of cheez via Electronics-Talk
> >>> Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2016 11:35 AM
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> >>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] OT Information about Uber and Lift
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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
> >>>
> >>> ----- Original Message -----
> >>> From: "Naima Leigh via Electronics-Talk"
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> >>> 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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