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

Jordan Gallacher jordanandseptember at gmail.com
Tue Apr 10 20:15:44 UTC 2018 

Then I would be suing the driver  allergies are fucking not covered idiot

Sent from my iPhone

> On Apr 10, 2018, at 3:07 PM, Gerald Levy via Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 
> A driver who claims that his allergy to dogs is disabling or even life-threatening would have no difficulty finding a board certified specialist to attest to his claim.  Contrary to what this organization would like to have its members believe, sighted people have rights under the ADA, too.
> 
> Gerald
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message----- From: Jude DaShiell via Electronics-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2018 3:00 PM
> To: Peter Donahue via Electronics-Talk
> Cc: Jude DaShiell
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] New Way to Use Uber and Lyft Without a Smartphone
> 
> If such an attack causes loss of life, the dog owner at the very least is
> in line for a wrongful death suit.  Case open. On Tue, 10 Apr 2018, Peter
> Donahue via Electronics-Talk wrote:
> 
>> Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2018 13:43:08
>> From: Peter Donahue via Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> To: 'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'
>>    <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Peter Donahue <pdonahue2 at satx.rr.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] New Way to Use Uber and Lyft Without a
>>    Smartphone
>> 
>> Good afternoon everyone,
>> 
>> Not so. Allergies aren't considered a disabling condition. Case
>> closed!
>> 
>> Peter Donahue
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf Of Jude DaShiell via Electronics-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2018 12:05 PM
>> To: Star Gazer via Electronics-Talk
>> Cc: Jude DaShiell
>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] New Way to Use Uber and Lyft Without a
>> Smartphone
>> 
>> If disclosure failures get uber into legal trouble as a result of another
>> passenger's allergy attack I expect Uber will make it a hard requirement in
>> its terms of service and get support from our legal system.
>> 
>>> On Tue, 10 Apr 2018, Star Gazer via Electronics-Talk wrote:
>>> 
>>> Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2018 12:53:27
>>> From: Star Gazer via Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> To: 'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'
>>>    <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Star Gazer <pickrellrebecca at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] New Way to Use Uber and Lyft Without a
>>>    Smartphone
>>> 
>>> 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.
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>> 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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