[Electronics-Talk] OT Information about Uber and Lift
James Aldrich
jajkaldrich at gmail.com
Sat Sep 10 20:45:53 UTC 2016
Hi,
We just got Uber in our area. My wife and I love it! We no longer need to wait one to three hours for a cab! I understand LYFT will be in our area shortly! Yes! One needs smart phone to order ride. One doesn't need the latest, greatest IPhone to order a Uber Ride.
Jim
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> On Sep 10, 2016, at 2:19 PM, Gerald Levy via Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
>
> You need an IPhone or other smart phone with the Uber app to book a trip. You cannot use a land line phone or basic cell phone, which, is probably a violation of the ADA because many blind or otherwise physically challenged folks cannot master the touchpads on a smart phone,or else cannot afford them. A new IPhone 7 costs $649, which to me is totally outrageous.
>
> Gerald
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> -----Original Message----- From: Rollie Hudson via Electronics-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2016 3:52 PM
> To: 'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'
> Cc: Rollie Hudson
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] OT Information about Uber and Lift
>
> Can I make a reservation for Uber by telephone? Thanks in advance for your
> help.
>
> Rollie
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of cheez via Electronics-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2016 10:50 AM
> To: Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances
> Cc: cheez
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] OT Information about Uber and Lift
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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
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Naima Leigh via Electronics-Talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: "'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'"
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> Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2016 10:39 AM
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] OT Information about Uber and Lift
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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?
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf Of Jim Barbour via Electronics-Talk
>> Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2016 12:53 PM
>> To: Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances
>> Cc: Jim Barbour
>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] OT Information about Uber and Lift
>>
>> 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"
>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> 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
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> 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
>>>> To: Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances
>>>> Cc: cheez
>>>> 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 -----
>>>> From: "Naima Leigh via Electronics-Talk"
>>>> <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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