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Uber Opens Its API

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Re: Uber Opens Its API

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Post by aianus »

vishalzone2002 wrote: post #5

uber moves pretty fast. I think their speed of innovation is commendable. But 17 billion USD evaluation still seem unjustified to me.

I used to pay Uber $300+ a month when I lived in SF. Seems like a bargain compared to WhatsApp or Facebook.

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Post by mcclavius »

chaghalibaghali wrote: post #6
skram wrote: post #4

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Unfortunately, the ability to truly replicate the Uber apps is unavailable in the completely open API in that you cannot order rides.

Ah, looks like I'll be sticking with my current approach for now then.

Mike here, from the Uber API team. The Request A Ride endpoint is currently only available on a whitelist basis. We'd love to hear your ideas on the integration if you'd like to share them with us!

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Post by potatolicious »

sergiotapia wrote: post #8

Uber is a dirty company, don't give them your business. http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2014/08/13/uber-employees-a...

Repeatedly dirty, at that: http://money.cnn.com/2014/01/24/technology/social/uber-gett/

The frustrating thing is that they're so damn good at their product, and sticking it to an industry that desperately needs a firm foot up their behind.

But I agree, I'm not going to give my money to a company that's so willfully unethical - and unapologetically, repeatedly so.

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Post by maxbrown »

sergiotapia wrote: post #8

Uber is a dirty company, don't give them your business. http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2014/08/13/uber-employees-a...

I get the sentiment, but is this pertinent to the article? Do you plan on posting this on every Uber-related HN submission?

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Post by potatolicious »

aianus wrote: post #17
potatolicious wrote: post #15

Earlier quoted context omitted.

This isn't a contest.

Of course it is. In many places (eg Toronto) I can only choose between Uber and Taxis so I'm going to go with Uber.

There is a third choice: neither. You're in Toronto for crying out loud - despite the kvetching of its residents the TTC is one of the best transit systems on the continent.

Uber is shady as fuck, so is the cab industry. Pointing out the degrees to which they are shady is not particularly useful and serves only to rationalize supporting unethical actors.

Re: Uber Opens Its API

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Post by chaghalibaghali »

mcclavius wrote: post #12
chaghalibaghali wrote: post #6

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Ah, looks like I'll be sticking with my current approach for now then.

Mike here, from the Uber API team. The Request A Ride endpoint is currently only available on a whitelist basis. We'd love to hear your ideas on the integration if you'd like to share them with us!

Hi Mike, thanks for replying - not sure of the best way to contact you, but my email address is in my profile if you'd like to get in touch.
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