[il-talk] First Cab ride!

Fri Nov 28 18:10:22 UTC 2014

I have yet to try an Uber or Lyft.  I have thought about it.  I have 
some reservations about them due to the fact I know one of the big 
organizers in the taxicab industry.

One day I will.  Thanks for the information.

Robert H.

On 11/27/2014 10:25 PM, Kelly Pierce via il-talk wrote:
> Paratransit is a government provided service of public transit
> companies. Paratransit vehicles only go near transit bus routes.  Uber
> is a private company that can go anywhere, including areas not served
> by public transit buses.  The government does not subsidize Uber’s
> rides and Uber charges market-based prices for them. One does not need
> to schedule Uber rides a day in advance though. Rides can be ordered
> at any time and drivers from the community often arrive in minutes.
>
> Kelly
>
>
>
>
> On 11/27/14, Lin H. <iwannacu2 at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>> Is Uber access and assist like Paratransit bus?    I never heard of them.
>> They're a shared ride too?    Do you have more info on them?   Write me off
>>
>> list.    Thanks!    Sincerely, Linda
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Kelly Pierce via il-talk
>> Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2014 6:00 PM
>> To: chr47 at mchsi.com ; NFB of Illinois Mailing List
>> Subject: Re: [il-talk] First Cab ride!
>>
>> With the ride share companies, working with drivers has been an
>> experience of developing new skills and access strategies.  It reminds
>> me of working with sighted readers before accessible technology. ride
>> share services often charge significantly less than taxi companies.
>> NFB leaders have worked with a few of these companies and are suing
>> one.
>>
>> Uber has a unique program in the Chicago area.  When end users go into
>> the settings area on the Uber iPhone app and enter the code chiaccess
>> they will find two additional selections:  Uber access and Uber
>> Assist.  Uber Access offers wheelchair accessible vehicles.  Uber
>> Assist has drivers specifically trained on issues of disability and
>> welcome passengers with disabilities.  These drivers can fold
>> wheelchairs and store them in their trunk, know how to interact with
>> guide dogs and know how to help a blind rider connect with them and
>> assist them to the car door. Riders with disabilities will find it
>> helpful to call their driver once the ride is scheduled and inform him
>> of their needs to make shure things go smoothly.
>>
>> Kelly
>>
>> On 11/27/14, Cathy Randall via il-talk <il-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> Linda,
>>>    Keep taking cabs when you need them.  I have also found good, reliable
>>> drivers through word of mouth and by calling car agencies and funeral
>>> homes
>>> who employ part-time drivers.  I live in a community where I know most of
>>> the funeral home owners and one of the car agency managers.
>>>                      Cathy Randall
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: eileen Truschke via il-talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2014 6:53 AM
>>> To: Lin H. ; NFB of Illinois Mailing List
>>> Subject: Re: [il-talk] First Cab ride!
>>>
>>> Yeah, Lin, cab drivers are most accommodating.  They will find the most
>>> convenient route to your destinations and are courteous.  That is why I
>>> try
>>> to give a generous tip.
>>> Happy Thanksgiving  to you and your husband.
>>>
>>>       On Wednesday, November 26, 2014 8:56 PM, Lin H. via il-talk
>>> <il-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> Hello Federation family!    This afternoon I took my first Cab ride with
>>> Leslie!    It was a very nice experience!  I know I wasn’t alone, this
>>> time,
>>> but the drivers were very nice and accomadating!    I hope to someday use
>>> this method for another option for getting around when needed.    Hope
>>> you
>>> all have a Happy Thanksgiving!    Sincerely, Linda
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