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Re: Uber Opens Its API

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Post by [deleted] »

viraptor wrote: post #36
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 find this problem really strange to be honest. Lyft guys are capable of solving dispatch issues, so why don't they introduce limits in their ToS? For example 5 cancellations in a row - ban. 25%+ cancellations over a period of time - ban. Or instead of a ban, start charging for cancellations over some threshold. If they set the threshold and the resulting action properly, they should be able to handle the bad behavi…

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Post by smanatstpete »

hisabness wrote: post #23

also, here in denver, most uber drivers are also lyft drivers. i.e. drivers keep both apps running to increase their chances of getting a request.

This is true in the Tampa area too. My Lyft driver said he was using both to increase the chances of getting a request. He also said that he got more requests with Uber.I suspect this is true in smaller cities where neither Uber nor Lyft have significant traction yet.

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Post by downandout »

"....to get its service on as many apps as possible, it is launching an affiliate program to offer up free credits to developers who get people using its service."

If they aren't offering a cash percentage, I don't think they're going to find many takers. I certainly wouldn't integrate a new API in exchange for Uber credits.

Edit: On the affiliate page, it says "Cash rewards coming soon" but it seems rather odd that they wouldn't launch with that. Generally affiliate programs pay money.

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Post by hawkharris »

From a technological standpoint, there are many reasons why I feel excited and lucky to be alive during this time in history. But smarter safer transportation, spearheaded by companies like Google and Uber, tops the list.

Re: Uber Opens Its API

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Post by aianus »

Nagyman wrote: post #39
aianus wrote: post #17

Earlier quoted context omitted.

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.

I'm curious if you use Uber because of the convenience or vehicles? I use Hailo for the convenience, but I'm curious if Uber is more convenient or you just prefer their vehicles and/or driver service.

I started using Uber in SF and continued in Toronto. This is the first I'm hearing of Hailo, might give it a shot next time I'm in Toronto.

Re: Uber Opens Its API

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Post by omfg »

downandout wrote: post #44

"....to get its service on as many apps as possible, it is launching an affiliate program to offer up free credits to developers who get people using its service." If they aren't offering a cash percentage, I don't think they're going to find many takers. I certainly wouldn't integrate a new API in exchange for Uber credits. Edit: On the affiliate page, it says "Cash rewards coming soon" but it seems rather odd that…

It seems to offer a convenience for the services integrating with it that wasn't possible before. If it's a nice addition for the customer then they get value out of it.

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Post by swang »

gkoberger wrote: post #30
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...

It's very he-said-she-said: http://techcrunch.com/2014/08/12/uber-lyft-slap-fight/

This is not an example of "he-said, she-said". That would be if Lyft accused them of canceling rides, and then Uber denies having done it.

Here Uber never denies that they canceled rides, only that Lyft did the same.

Also Uber did this to another competitor, Gett, and pretty much copped to it.

http://valleywag.gawker.com/ubers-dirty-trick-campaign-again... http://money.cnn.com/2014/01/24/technology/social/uber-gett/

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Post by nrb »

hisabness wrote: post #23

also, here in denver, most uber drivers are also lyft drivers. i.e. drivers keep both apps running to increase their chances of getting a request.

This is really obnoxious in terms of rider experience though. Quite often, these drivers will stack up their next pickup on top of their current ride, even if the next pickup is nowhere near their drop-off. Very frustrating to watch the car drift along the map for several minutes, away from your location, forcing you to cancel and try again.

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Post by thejosh »

JoeAltmaier wrote: post #28
hisabness wrote: post #23

also, here in denver, most uber drivers are also lyft drivers. i.e. drivers keep both apps running to increase their chances of getting a request.

Really? That's marvelous. Is there an app begging to be written here? For the independent driver's needs, not for the supplier (Uber/Lyft etc). An aggregator of ride request feeds.

Yes, simply have every taxi related app feed into a central one, take a few cents off every transaction, boom done.
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