[Electronics-Talk] New Way to Use Uber and Lyft Without a Smartphone

Star Gazer pickrellrebecca at gmail.com
Tue Apr 10 16:53:27 UTC 2018 

				We shouldn't have to disclose it, though I
do understand why people would, and why they wouldn't. I don't think that
disclosure should be a hard requirement though.

-----Original Message-----
From: Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
Jordan Gallacher via Electronics-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2018 9:48 AM
To: Ronald Smith <ronsmith131 at gmail.com>; Discussion of accessible home
electronics and appliances <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jordan Gallacher <jordanandseptember at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] New Way to Use Uber and Lyft Without a
Smartphone

Sorry no. We should not have to disclose that information.

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> On Apr 9, 2018, at 10:44 PM, Ronald Smith via Electronics-Talk
<electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I disagree with Tracy's position and a few others below!
> I'm blind, but not a dog user.
> 
> If a driver is indeed allergic to dogs, a blind person should have the
curtosy to inform Uber or Lyft that they have a dog guide.
> This may influence the size of vehicle if there are several people
traveling with or without dogs and especially if one selects a pool trip.
> You could have a pool passenger who is allergic to dogs as well. Now, I
don't know how one would handle this sticky situation.
> But 99&44 100% people on Uber I'm sure don't ride with dogs. So why
penalize one driver who can pick up many more non dog users than dog users?
> To me, having a dog guide is like adding a second passenger or PCA
equivalent, thus should be required to declare itwhen booking a trip with
above or even Access or train and air as well...
> 
> Just my opinion.
> ronsmith131 at gmail.com
> 
> From: "cheez" <cheez at cox.net>
> Sent: Monday, April 09, 2018 7:14 PM
> 
> Long live the golden rule.
> Wow!
> 
> Vince
> 
> From: "Tracy Carcione" <carcione at access.net>
> Sent: Saturday, April 07, 2018 6:44 AM
> 
> I do not say I have a service dog when I call for Uber.  If someone is 
> allergic, then they shouldn't be driving for the public.  Harsh?  
> Maybe, but it's excuse #1, and most of the time it's just that, an excuse
not to do something.
> Tracy
> 
> On Behalf Of Carol Feazell via Electronics-Talk
> Sent: Friday, April 06, 2018 6:05 PM
> 
> As a point of curiosity and personally not a service dog user, do you 
> identify the fact that you have a dog when calling for a ride? I'm  
> thinking that what if a person was legitimately allergic to dogs. I 
> realize that this is not the reason most would not want them in their 
> cars. Understand, I do appreciate anyone getting a raw deal with a dog 
> and I personally am a doglover, just don't have a dog of any type 
> currently. Still think of the ones from the past, however. Oh well, so 
> much for that. Do take care and hope for good rides for all.
> 
> Carol Jean
> 
> From: Gerald Levy <bwaylimited at verizon.net>
> Sent: Friday, April 06, 2018 3:55 PM
> 
> Well, if this driver admitted directly to you that he was allergic to  
> dogs, he wasn't very bright.  I suppose he could have given you a low 
> rating instead to protect himself, and then you would have had no way 
> of knowing why you were being denied service in the future.
> 
> Gerald
> 
> From: Mike via Electronics-Talk
> Sent: Friday, April 06, 2018 3:34 PM
> 
> I just got a lyft driver permanently removed because he said he was
allergic to dogs. It was very easy & all done with in 1 hour. They even gave
me  back the money I payed another driver to go home & gave me a $5 credit.
You can call Lyft at 503-503-1748.
> Mike
> 
> From: Andy Baracco  <wq6r at socal.rr.com>
> Sent: Friday, April 6, 2018 2:39 PM
> 
> What you say can be true, but it also can be true for taxi and even 
> paratransit drivers.  Uber and lyft do have policies in place 
> regarding service animals, but that doesn't garantee that there won't be
issues.
> This is why it is important to be familiar with local, state, and Federal
antidiscrimination laws, especially those that pertain to people with
disabilities and service animals.
> 
> Andy
> 
> From: "Gerald Levy" <bwaylimited at verizon.net>
> Sent: Friday, April 06, 2018 3:37 AM
> 
> Keep in mind that Uber and Lift may not be available in all areas.  In
general, if you live in a large city and your neighborhood is not well
served by yellow taxi cabs, it is not likely to be served by these
ride-sharing services, either.  That's because Uber and Lift drivers tend to
concentrate where the cabs are, because that's where the business is.
> Taxi cabs tend to serve rich neighborhoods and avoid poor neighborhoods.
> The same is true of Uber and Lift.  Another dirty little secret about 
> these services that many consumers are not aware of is that drivers 
> actually rate passengers, so that passengers that consistently receive 
> negative ratings from drivers bmay not be able to book rides in the 
> future.  So a blind passenger who travels with a guide dog may 
> constantly receive negative ratings from drivers who dislike dogs 
> riding in their vehicles.  To me, this is a blatant violation of privacy
rights.
> 
> Gerald
> 
> From: Andy Baracco via Electronics-Talk
>>>> Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2018 10:25 PM I believe that you set up 
>>>> payment info when you sign up for Go Go. It is done with a credit 
>>>> card, as Uber and Lyft drivers do not accept cash, even though I 
>>>> believe that you can tip an Uber driver with cash.
>>>> 
>>>> Andy
>>>> 
>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Russillo via
Electronics-Talk"
>>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> To: "Drew Hunthausen via Electronics-Talk" 
>>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: "Michael Russillo" <plrussillo at comcast.net>
>>>> Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2018 6:57 PM
>>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] New Way to Use Uber and Lyft 
>>>> Without a Smartphone
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>> Ah, interesting. Good idea; I'm curious as to how one pays their 
>>>>> driver; I understand with the smartphone app the rider sets up 
>>>>> payment through PayPal or something so the Uber or Lyft driver can 
>>>>> be paid; I'm curious if this'll work with this service, and how 
>>>>> safe is it to give monetary info to Gogo if one goes through them 
>>>>> to register? Meanwhile i'll take a gander at the site; thanks for 
>>>>> that info; could be really helpful as I don't own any smartphone 
>>>>> and I'm not of the tapping school, but old-school physical buttons.
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Peter
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>>> On 4/5/2018 9:45 PM, Drew Hunthausen via Electronics-Talk wrote:
>>>>>> So this service uses Uber and Lift drivers?
>>>>>> 
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>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On 
>>>>>> Behalf Of cheez via Electronics-Talk
>>>>>> Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2018 6:31 PM
>>>>>> To: Electronic Talks <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> Cc: cheez <cheez at cox.net>
>>>>>> Subject: [Electronics-Talk] New Way to Use Uber and Lyft Without 
>>>>>> a Smartphone
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> New Way to Use Uber and Lyft Without a Smartphone:
>>>>>> GoGo is an automated hotline that lets people use Uber and Lyft 
>>>>>> without needing a smartphone.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Uber and Lyft are available nationally; when you use 
>>>>>> GoGoGrandparent, we'll send you whichever one is cheapest at the 
>>>>>> time that you make your request for a ride. Their prices are 
>>>>>> typically up to 40 percent less than the cost of a cab.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Using GoGo is simple: callers call from a number they have 
>>>>>> registered with us and hear a menu of options. They can press 1 
>>>>>> for a car to be sent to pick them up from their home, 2 for a car 
>>>>>> to be sent to pick them up where we dropped them off last, or 0 
>>>>>> to speak with an operator for a custom pickup location. Once the 
>>>>>> driver arrives, they tell the driver where they want to go. When 
>>>>>> you make a request, a car shows up at your door within fifteen 
>>>>>> minutes, typically less.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> To register free of charge, please call (855) 464-6872 or visit 
>>>>>> <gogograndparent.com/register>.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>>  Vince
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