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LibreTaxi – A free and open source alternative to Uber and Lyft

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Re: LibreTaxi – A free and open source alternative to Uber and Lyft

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Post by crdoconnor »

timthelion wrote: post #11
coffeedoughnuts wrote: post #3

Re: Credit Card Integration Stripe doesn't really cost that much; you could support card payments and pass the stripe fees along to both parties (50/50 to the passenger and driver) This is a really good idea if it can take off, but I think cash only is a non-starter, though I understand the restriction initially

Unfortunately this isn't possible for a service like this. If money passes through the hands of the app-creator than they have to hire an accountant, take on risk, and file tax returns. Not possible with a non-comercial service.

Taxi cooperatives (of which there are a few) could use it though.

Re: LibreTaxi – A free and open source alternative to Uber and Lyft

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Post by Chris2048 »

reubensutton wrote: post #6

My concern with this is the problem of ensuring the safety of the person driving the cab and the real identity of the rider. Lots of drivers will be reluctant because they can be stiffed on the bill. Lots of passengers will be reluctant to use it due to the inherent risk of riding with what is essentially a stranger.

We need a "CryptoCab" app. Secure, signed verification of driver id. And the app will even pick a random location near your intended destination to disguise your true destination.

Re: LibreTaxi – A free and open source alternative to Uber and Lyft

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Post by darpa_escapee »

pmyjavec wrote: post #7
jasonlfunk wrote: post #2

It's definitely an interesting idea. Though one of the major features that I love about Uber/Lyft is that I don't have to worry about paying in cash.

BitCoin integration is on the way! I know what you mean, but the Bitcoin integration is going to be really exciting!!!

If there is one thing people love to be paid in, it is a collectible whose value widely varies daily based on when its larger holders game the system or when online drug markets get shutdown.

Re: LibreTaxi – A free and open source alternative to Uber and Lyft

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Post by madeofpalk »

pmyjavec wrote: post #7
jasonlfunk wrote: post #2

It's definitely an interesting idea. Though one of the major features that I love about Uber/Lyft is that I don't have to worry about paying in cash.

BitCoin integration is on the way! I know what you mean, but the Bitcoin integration is going to be really exciting!!!

I hope that's sarcasm that I'm sensing.

Re: LibreTaxi – A free and open source alternative to Uber and Lyft

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Post by blowski »

timthelion wrote: post #20
pikzel wrote: post #16

Earlier quoted context omitted.

But that's not what Uber/Lyft does. And this is said to be an alternative to that.

And how do Uper/Lyft prevent ax murderers? http://www.whosdrivingyou.org/rideshare-incidents

The same way society in general prevents it.

Re: LibreTaxi – A free and open source alternative to Uber and Lyft

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Post by kiliankoe »

Completely disregarding the rest of the page/service/post I kinda dislike that Telegram is being touted as the most secure messenger out there. That's not even close to true. By default all that Telegram offers is transport security and afaik unaudited end-to-end encryption with their own protocol if two users choose to use it (and lock themselves into the platform they start that conversation on).

Re: LibreTaxi – A free and open source alternative to Uber and Lyft

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Post by cyborgx7 »

kkhire wrote: post #12

This is the height of stupidity. If you absolutely refuse to use any products built by C-suite execs that advise and/or support Trump, then go live as a hermit in the wilderness. edit: Uber/lyft are built by smart and motivated technologists who spend everyday making the most sophisticated ridesharing platforms out there. To use an unvetted and unsafe knockoff is inane.

I've been looking for something like this. Not because of Trump but because I strongly oppose the "sharing economy" that is explotative of workers, circumventing legitimate market regulation and reaping profits in a centralized manner.

Re: LibreTaxi – A free and open source alternative to Uber and Lyft

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Post by timthelion »

blowski wrote: post #25
timthelion wrote: post #20

Earlier quoted context omitted.

And how do Uper/Lyft prevent ax murderers? http://www.whosdrivingyou.org/rideshare-incidents

The same way society in general prevents it.

In that case LibreTaxi should be just as safe, if Uber/Lyft don't have any tricks up their sleeves.

Re: LibreTaxi – A free and open source alternative to Uber and Lyft

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Post by daenney »

pmyjavec wrote: post #7
jasonlfunk wrote: post #2

It's definitely an interesting idea. Though one of the major features that I love about Uber/Lyft is that I don't have to worry about paying in cash.

BitCoin integration is on the way! I know what you mean, but the Bitcoin integration is going to be really exciting!!!

That's great, as long as they do it in a way that allows both me and the driver not to have to wait an hour before the transaction gets confirmed. So either someone needs to shoulder that risk or those micropayment platforms on top of Bitcoin need to start making some headway.

Re: LibreTaxi – A free and open source alternative to Uber and Lyft

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Post by elmar »

timthelion wrote: post #11
coffeedoughnuts wrote: post #3

Re: Credit Card Integration Stripe doesn't really cost that much; you could support card payments and pass the stripe fees along to both parties (50/50 to the passenger and driver) This is a really good idea if it can take off, but I think cash only is a non-starter, though I understand the restriction initially

Unfortunately this isn't possible for a service like this. If money passes through the hands of the app-creator than they have to hire an accountant, take on risk, and file tax returns. Not possible with a non-comercial service.

the app could use the strip account of the ride provider, the service provider would register their stripe account in the system.
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