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Introducing UberTAXI

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Re: Introducing UberTAXI

#2
> "We recognise the unique heritage and value of traditional black cabs when it comes to getting around. UberTAXI is another way of using technology to offer more choice, making life simpler and keeping London moving"

If you can't beat 'em, join 'em.

Re: Introducing UberTAXI

#3

> "We recognise the unique heritage and value of traditional black cabs when it comes to getting around. UberTAXI is another way of using technology to offer more choice, making life simpler and keeping London moving" If you can't beat 'em, join 'em.

Or if you can't beat 'em, co-opt 'em

Re: Introducing UberTAXI

#6

Pay twice as much to be in a black cab? Defeating whole reason of using Uber.. luckily we have choices, thanks UberX.

My only reason for using Uber in this city is that it beats the hell out of black taxi rates, will definitely not be using this service.

Seems like they're just trying to mitigate the protests happening today.

Re: Introducing UberTAXI

#7

Pay twice as much to be in a black cab? Defeating whole reason of using Uber.. luckily we have choices, thanks UberX.

Actually it follows the same fare rate as the taxis themselves, plus 5% extra to Uber for the convenience of the service.

Fare info: http://www.tfl.gov.uk/modes/taxis-and-minicabs/taxi-fares?ci...

Re: Introducing UberTAXI

#8
This must be a response to the protests today. I guess adding this is a way of saying Uber is not exactly like a Black Taxi and distinguish the two as different

Re: Introducing UberTAXI

#9

not clear if existing taxi drives can subscribe to uber and take clients from it

If you try and sign up: UberTAXI You Are...Currently a taxi driver certified and licensed by the city. Your Vehicle Is...A commercial taxi vehicle.

So, yes. Existing taxi drivers can.

Re: Introducing UberTAXI

#10
As a non Uber customer, why would I use this over Hailo? And why would Uber customers opt for a more expensive taxi when the same application has a cheaper option?

When I use black cabs here in London, I'd much rather use an established and local product from a company with less questionable ethics. That's Hailo.

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