[Electronics-Talk] Electronics-Talk Digest, Vol 125, Issue 10
Laury-Johnson, Shawnese (LARA)
laury-johnsons at michigan.gov
Mon Sep 12 12:49:01 UTC 2016
Hello all I have used both Uber and Lift. I agree that being blind has nothing to do with the size of the vehicle. You can request a larger vehicle with Uber but this is really for when traveling in a group but you will pay extra.
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1. Re: OT Information about Uber and Lift (cheez)
2. Re: OT Information about Uber and Lift (Tracy Carcione)
3. Re: OT Information about Uber and Lift (River Linda)
4. Re: OT Information about Uber and Lift (DrV)
5. Re: OT Information about Uber and Lift (James Aldrich)
6. Re: OT Information about Uber and Lift (cheez)
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Message: 1
Date: Sun, 11 Sep 2016 05:39:08 -0700
From: "cheez" <cheez at cox.net>
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Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] OT Information about Uber and Lift
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Eh, David, I have a feeling whomever told Naima this, was probably referring
to a wheelchair bound person. and as far as I know, one can't inform the
driver one is blind.
>From my experience, all drivers have called me to inquire my whereabouts
when they arrive and then I tell them I'm blind and have a white cane.
I also saw a Contact Driver button on the app once. But when I tried to
investigate it, my ride called me and I assume that option disappeared.
On the Uber website, there are instructions for iPhone users which tells you
how to get to the Contact Driver button.
Vince
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Andrews via Electronics-Talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
To: "Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances"
<electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "David Andrews" <dandrews at visi.com>
Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2016 11:09 PM
Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] OT Information about Uber and Lift
>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.
>> >>>
>> >>>
>
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Date: Sun, 11 Sep 2016 08:58:06 -0400
From: "Tracy Carcione" <carcione at access.net>
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Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] OT Information about Uber and Lift
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Mike May has a big blog entry about using Uber as a blind guy. Sorry, don't
have the link handy. But he says he sends a text to the driver that says
he's blind and the driver has to look for him.
Tracy
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Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] OT Information about Uber and Lift
Eh, David, I have a feeling whomever told Naima this, was probably referring
to a wheelchair bound person. and as far as I know, one can't inform the
driver one is blind.
>From my experience, all drivers have called me to inquire my whereabouts
when they arrive and then I tell them I'm blind and have a white cane.
I also saw a Contact Driver button on the app once. But when I tried to
investigate it, my ride called me and I assume that option disappeared.
On the Uber website, there are instructions for iPhone users which tells you
how to get to the Contact Driver button.
Vince
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From: "David Andrews via Electronics-Talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
To: "Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances"
<electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "David Andrews" <dandrews at visi.com>
Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2016 11:09 PM
Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] OT Information about Uber and Lift
>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.
>> >>>
>> >>>
>
>
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Date: Sun, 11 Sep 2016 13:54:09 -0400
From: River Linda <waterinmyroom at gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] OT Information about Uber and Lift
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Sometimes I will text the driver, and sometimes I will just call them and
say that I am blind. Some drivers will get out of the car to get you if the
area is crowded, while others will call to ask where you are and tell you
how to get to where they are. I have been using Uber and Lyft for two
years, and I only had one problem, which turned out to be my fault. I
entered the wrong pick up location, but Uber still gave me a refund of the
cancellation or no show fee.
On Sunday, September 11, 2016, Tracy Carcione via Electronics-Talk <
electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Mike May has a big blog entry about using Uber as a blind guy. Sorry,
> don't
> have the link handy. But he says he sends a text to the driver that says
> he's blind and the driver has to look for him.
> Tracy
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> <javascript:;>] On
> Behalf Of cheez via Electronics-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2016 8:39 AM
> To: Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances
> Cc: cheez
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] OT Information about Uber and Lift
>
> Eh, David, I have a feeling whomever told Naima this, was probably
> referring
> to a wheelchair bound person. and as far as I know, one can't inform the
> driver one is blind.
> From my experience, all drivers have called me to inquire my whereabouts
> when they arrive and then I tell them I'm blind and have a white cane.
> I also saw a Contact Driver button on the app once. But when I tried to
> investigate it, my ride called me and I assume that option disappeared.
>
> On the Uber website, there are instructions for iPhone users which tells
> you
> how to get to the Contact Driver button.
>
> Vince
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David Andrews via Electronics-Talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
> <javascript:;>>
> To: "Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances"
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org <javascript:;>>
> Cc: "David Andrews" <dandrews at visi.com <javascript:;>>
> Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2016 11:09 PM
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] OT Information about Uber and Lift
>
>
> >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
> <javascript:;>] 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 <javascript:;>> 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 <javascript:;>>
> >> > To: "'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'"
> >> > <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org <javascript:;>>
> >> > Cc: "Naima Leigh" <nleigh2016 at gmail.com <javascript:;>>
> >> > 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
> <javascript:;>]
> >> >> 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 <javascript:;>>
> >> >> To: <Electronics-Talk at nfbnet.org <javascript:;>>
> >> >> Cc: "Naima Leigh" <nleigh2016 at gmail.com <javascript:;>>
> >> >> 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.
> >> >>>
> >> >>>
> >
> >
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Date: Sun, 11 Sep 2016 11:43:25 -0700
From: DrV <thegeocachingdragon at gmail.com>
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Here is a link to one of Mike May's posts - thanks for pointing it out:
http://senderogps.blogspot.com/2015/12/thoughts-and-tips-on-using-uber-with.html?m=1
> On Sep 11, 2016, at 10:54, River Linda via Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Sometimes I will text the driver, and sometimes I will just call them and
> say that I am blind. Some drivers will get out of the car to get you if the
> area is crowded, while others will call to ask where you are and tell you
> how to get to where they are. I have been using Uber and Lyft for two
> years, and I only had one problem, which turned out to be my fault. I
> entered the wrong pick up location, but Uber still gave me a refund of the
> cancellation or no show fee.
>
> On Sunday, September 11, 2016, Tracy Carcione via Electronics-Talk <
> electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
>> Mike May has a big blog entry about using Uber as a blind guy. Sorry,
>> don't
>> have the link handy. But he says he sends a text to the driver that says
>> he's blind and the driver has to look for him.
>> Tracy
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> <javascript:;>] On
>> Behalf Of cheez via Electronics-Talk
>> Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2016 8:39 AM
>> To: Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances
>> Cc: cheez
>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] OT Information about Uber and Lift
>>
>> Eh, David, I have a feeling whomever told Naima this, was probably
>> referring
>> to a wheelchair bound person. and as far as I know, one can't inform the
>> driver one is blind.
>> From my experience, all drivers have called me to inquire my whereabouts
>> when they arrive and then I tell them I'm blind and have a white cane.
>> I also saw a Contact Driver button on the app once. But when I tried to
>> investigate it, my ride called me and I assume that option disappeared.
>>
>> On the Uber website, there are instructions for iPhone users which tells
>> you
>> how to get to the Contact Driver button.
>>
>> Vince
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "David Andrews via Electronics-Talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>> <javascript:;>>
>> To: "Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances"
>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org <javascript:;>>
>> Cc: "David Andrews" <dandrews at visi.com <javascript:;>>
>> Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2016 11:09 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] OT Information about Uber and Lift
>>
>>
>>> 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
>> <javascript:;>] 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 <javascript:;>> 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 <javascript:;>>
>>>>> To: "'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'"
>>>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org <javascript:;>>
>>>>> Cc: "Naima Leigh" <nleigh2016 at gmail.com <javascript:;>>
>>>>> 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
>> <javascript:;>]
>>>>>> 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 <javascript:;>>
>>>>>> To: <Electronics-Talk at nfbnet.org <javascript:;>>
>>>>>> Cc: "Naima Leigh" <nleigh2016 at gmail.com <javascript:;>>
>>>>>> 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.
>>>
>>>
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Message: 5
Date: Sun, 11 Sep 2016 13:48:56 -0600
From: James Aldrich <jajkaldrich at gmail.com>
To: Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances
<electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] OT Information about Uber and Lift
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Hi all,
I can get into most Uber vehicles I have ridden in thus far. My wife isn't as fortunate. She has great difficulty getting into higher vehicles while handling her guide dog. She later suffers cramps and other problems due to the strain of getting into those high off the ground vehicles. We can call the driver but there is no texting option here. Sometimes I'll ask Siri whether a given vehicle is a truck or a car. This helps somewhat! We did ask two drivers not to drive us due to their high off the ground vehicles. There isn't a texting option either. There is a local ordinance which prohibits people from texting while driving! This might account for why we don't have a texting option on the Uber App. She doesn't wish to carry a folding stool around either. Over all, we really appreciate having Uber here!
Jim
Sent from my iPad
> On Sep 11, 2016, at 11:54 AM, River Linda via Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Sometimes I will text the driver, and sometimes I will just call them and
> say that I am blind. Some drivers will get out of the car to get you if the
> area is crowded, while others will call to ask where you are and tell you
> how to get to where they are. I have been using Uber and Lyft for two
> years, and I only had one problem, which turned out to be my fault. I
> entered the wrong pick up location, but Uber still gave me a refund of the
> cancellation or no show fee.
>
> On Sunday, September 11, 2016, Tracy Carcione via Electronics-Talk <
> electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
>> Mike May has a big blog entry about using Uber as a blind guy. Sorry,
>> don't
>> have the link handy. But he says he sends a text to the driver that says
>> he's blind and the driver has to look for him.
>> Tracy
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> <javascript:;>] On
>> Behalf Of cheez via Electronics-Talk
>> Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2016 8:39 AM
>> To: Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances
>> Cc: cheez
>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] OT Information about Uber and Lift
>>
>> Eh, David, I have a feeling whomever told Naima this, was probably
>> referring
>> to a wheelchair bound person. and as far as I know, one can't inform the
>> driver one is blind.
>> From my experience, all drivers have called me to inquire my whereabouts
>> when they arrive and then I tell them I'm blind and have a white cane.
>> I also saw a Contact Driver button on the app once. But when I tried to
>> investigate it, my ride called me and I assume that option disappeared.
>>
>> On the Uber website, there are instructions for iPhone users which tells
>> you
>> how to get to the Contact Driver button.
>>
>> Vince
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "David Andrews via Electronics-Talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>> <javascript:;>>
>> To: "Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances"
>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org <javascript:;>>
>> Cc: "David Andrews" <dandrews at visi.com <javascript:;>>
>> Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2016 11:09 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] OT Information about Uber and Lift
>>
>>
>>> 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
>> <javascript:;>] 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 <javascript:;>> 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 <javascript:;>>
>>>>> To: "'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'"
>>>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org <javascript:;>>
>>>>> Cc: "Naima Leigh" <nleigh2016 at gmail.com <javascript:;>>
>>>>> 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
>> <javascript:;>]
>>>>>> 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 <javascript:;>>
>>>>>> To: <Electronics-Talk at nfbnet.org <javascript:;>>
>>>>>> Cc: "Naima Leigh" <nleigh2016 at gmail.com <javascript:;>>
>>>>>> 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.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>
>>>
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Message: 6
Date: Sun, 11 Sep 2016 19:43:54 -0700
From: "cheez" <cheez at cox.net>
To: "Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances"
<electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] OT Information about Uber and Lift
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I took Uber today, and I tapped on the driver's name and the Contact Driver
button popped up.
I tapped on that button and I was able to call the driver and told him where
I was and that I was blind and I had a white cane and he was able to find
me.
I always do this at this particular eatery, because the GPS don't give the
actual address to the place. Here in Phoenix we have some strange
addressing in some places.
Vince
----- Original Message -----
From: "James Aldrich via Electronics-Talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
To: "Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances"
<electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "James Aldrich" <jajkaldrich at gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2016 12:48 PM
Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] OT Information about Uber and Lift
> Hi all,
>
> I can get into most Uber vehicles I have ridden in thus far. My wife
> isn't as fortunate. She has great difficulty getting into higher vehicles
> while handling her guide dog. She later suffers cramps and other problems
> due to the strain of getting into those high off the ground vehicles. We
> can call the driver but there is no texting option here. Sometimes I'll
> ask Siri whether a given vehicle is a truck or a car. This helps
> somewhat! We did ask two drivers not to drive us due to their high off
> the ground vehicles. There isn't a texting option either. There is a
> local ordinance which prohibits people from texting while driving! This
> might account for why we don't have a texting option on the Uber App. She
> doesn't wish to carry a folding stool around either. Over all, we really
> appreciate having Uber here!
>
> Jim
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>> On Sep 11, 2016, at 11:54 AM, River Linda via Electronics-Talk
>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Sometimes I will text the driver, and sometimes I will just call them and
>> say that I am blind. Some drivers will get out of the car to get you if
>> the
>> area is crowded, while others will call to ask where you are and tell you
>> how to get to where they are. I have been using Uber and Lyft for two
>> years, and I only had one problem, which turned out to be my fault. I
>> entered the wrong pick up location, but Uber still gave me a refund of
>> the
>> cancellation or no show fee.
>>
>> On Sunday, September 11, 2016, Tracy Carcione via Electronics-Talk <
>> electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>>> Mike May has a big blog entry about using Uber as a blind guy. Sorry,
>>> don't
>>> have the link handy. But he says he sends a text to the driver that
>>> says
>>> he's blind and the driver has to look for him.
>>> Tracy
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>> <javascript:;>] On
>>> Behalf Of cheez via Electronics-Talk
>>> Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2016 8:39 AM
>>> To: Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances
>>> Cc: cheez
>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] OT Information about Uber and Lift
>>>
>>> Eh, David, I have a feeling whomever told Naima this, was probably
>>> referring
>>> to a wheelchair bound person. and as far as I know, one can't inform
>>> the
>>> driver one is blind.
>>> From my experience, all drivers have called me to inquire my whereabouts
>>> when they arrive and then I tell them I'm blind and have a white cane.
>>> I also saw a Contact Driver button on the app once. But when I tried to
>>> investigate it, my ride called me and I assume that option disappeared.
>>>
>>> On the Uber website, there are instructions for iPhone users which tells
>>> you
>>> how to get to the Contact Driver button.
>>>
>>> Vince
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "David Andrews via Electronics-Talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> <javascript:;>>
>>> To: "Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances"
>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org <javascript:;>>
>>> Cc: "David Andrews" <dandrews at visi.com <javascript:;>>
>>> Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2016 11:09 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] OT Information about Uber and Lift
>>>
>>>
>>>> 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
>>> <javascript:;>] 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 <javascript:;>> 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 <javascript:;>>
>>>>>> To: "'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'"
>>>>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org <javascript:;>>
>>>>>> Cc: "Naima Leigh" <nleigh2016 at gmail.com <javascript:;>>
>>>>>> 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
>>> <javascript:;>]
>>>>>>> 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 <javascript:;>>
>>>>>>> To: <Electronics-Talk at nfbnet.org <javascript:;>>
>>>>>>> Cc: "Naima Leigh" <nleigh2016 at gmail.com <javascript:;>>
>>>>>>> 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.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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