[Electronics-Talk] OT Information about Uber and Lift

[David Andrews]

I have not heard of this.  What does blindness have to do with 
vehicle size.  If one were to try and get a larger vehicle, simply 
because of blindness, that seems to be taking advantage of ones 
situation, to me.

Dave

At 12:39 PM 9/10/2016, you 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?
>
>-----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'"
> > <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > 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.
> >>>
> >>>