[Nfbc-info] new Uber policy may more discrimination

Mon May 2 19:02:23 UTC 2016

Hi,

	Outside of the issues regarding the settlement, Lift is simply a better service in my opinion. I have had trouble with Uber drivers in the past not relating to blindness. 

	My first issue was with a driver dropping me off in the wrong location. It was only two blocks away but I had my 2 years old son and a car seat to contend with at the time. 

	The second issue was with a driver that was angry, bitter, and speaking inappropriately with regards to women. 

	The third issue was a driver who was on some sort of drug. I needed to go 3 miles and even with GPS, he could not find my home. My house is not difficult to find and he refused to listen to me. Actually, I was threatened to be left somewhere if I did not trust him. I should have removed myself from the situation immediately. I know better now. 

	Since then, which was about 8 months ago, I have used Lift exclusively. I have never had an issue especially like the ones I described above. 

Best regards,

Chad 

> On May 2, 2016, at 10:05 AM, Michael Hingson via Nfbc-info <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> It shouldn't be a surprise to anyone that I do not yet use Uber, but will do
> so once the settlement goes into effect. However, if Uber operates anything
> like Lyft I presume that once a ride is arranged the rider gets a way to
> know how far away the driver is. If true, then certainly passengers can be
> outside when the vehicle arrives. Also, once the car arrives, as Lisa says
> in a post, the passenger can call the driver and make contact.
> 
> Also, a passenger can contact the driver before they arrive.
> 
> Communication is a two-way street. 
> 
> 
> Best Regards,
> 
> 
> Michael Hingson
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfbc-info [mailto:nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Clark,
> Ted A at DOT via Nfbc-info
> Sent: Monday, May 02, 2016 8:53 AM
> To: NFB of California List <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Clark, Ted A at DOT <ted.clark at dot.ca.gov>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] new Uber policy may more discrimination
> 
> Have you contacted Uber to see what they say. About this policy
> 
> 
> Before you read this policy off. And know for a fact that you will never be
> able to take a nether UBER right again.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfbc-info [mailto:nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lisa
> Irving via Nfbc-info
> Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2016 5:47 AM
> To: 'NFB of California List' <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Lisa Irving <peacefulwoman89 at cox.net>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] new Uber policy may more discrimination
> 
> In my case I have no difficulty going where I need to go and doing what I
> need to do; wait in a visible spot for the driver. The challenge is when the
> driver is sitting across the street and not saying anything for a while. 
> 
> Lisa 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfbc-info [mailto:nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lauren
> Merryfield via Nfbc-info
> Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2016 12:15 AM
> To: 'NFB of California List' <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Lauren Merryfield <lauren at catlines.com>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] new Uber policy may more discrimination
> 
> Hi,
> I wouldn't be able to be out there in two minutes and find where they are
> parked Thanks, Lauren
> 
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> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfbc-info [mailto:nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lisa
> Irving via Nfbc-info
> Sent: Friday, April 29, 2016 6:25 PM
> To: 'NFB of California List' <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Lisa Irving <bernieslife at cox.net>
> Subject: [Nfbc-info] new Uber policy may more discrimination
> 
> Earlier this week I heard on the news that Uber is test piloting a new
> policy in four major U. S. Cities outside of California. Essentially, you've
> got two minutes to find the Uber car or  the driver can cancel the ride;
> leave and you get charged. This evening I received an email from Uber. Uber
> is instituting this same practice with Uber Pool in San Diego. 
> 
> 
> 
> I am wondering if this new practice intended to encourage punctuality will
> work against blind and visually impaired passengers and individuals who
> cannot move quickly. 
> 
> 
> 
> From,
> 
> Lisa Irving 
> 
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