09-29-2016, 12:03 PM
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#2061
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Need to add ",2015" to the title... This is so old that the title is relevant again!
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09-29-2016, 12:12 PM
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#2062
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Income Tax Central
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Even just the threat of Uber has improved Taxi service in this city.
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09-29-2016, 12:14 PM
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#2063
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Hmmmmmmm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Locke
Even just the threat of Uber has improved Taxi service in this city.
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Cab drivers can't wait until Uber gets here. A lot of cab drivers will become Uber drivers and it'll make them more busy.
Cab companies on the other hand....
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09-29-2016, 01:01 PM
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#2064
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Franchise Player
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I wonder how other cities that have uber haven't burned to the ground in mass chaos yet.
Just let uber operate in Calgary for Pete's sake you short sighted politicians.
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09-29-2016, 01:13 PM
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#2065
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Calgary, AB
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Locke
Even just the threat of Uber has improved Taxi service in this city.
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I think with the economy, less people are going out as well, which might also factor into taxi availability being better.
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09-29-2016, 01:21 PM
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#2066
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CroFlames
I wonder how other cities that have uber haven't burned to the ground in mass chaos yet.
Just let uber operate in Calgary for Pete's sake you short sighted politicians.
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They have.
Calgary has a set of regulations under which über can choose to operate. These regulations are less onerous then NewYork which uber currently operates.
Also it sounds like the keys please guys are setting up a ride sharing service as well.
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09-29-2016, 01:41 PM
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#2067
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In the Sin Bin
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edit: nvm
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09-29-2016, 01:59 PM
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#2068
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First Line Centre
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I haven't been following the Uber development myself, did they solve the liability and security issues yet? There are stories all the time about "unlicensed" private transportation services getting into trouble - riders getting injured, robbed, raped, etc. by these moonlight drivers and they are not protected.
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09-29-2016, 02:27 PM
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#2069
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Sector 7-G
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Has the insurance industry come out with a product available for purchase that would properly offer coverage for Uber drivers yet at a price point that still makes it economical sense for drivers?
Didn't think so.
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09-29-2016, 02:28 PM
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#2070
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Franchise Player
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Uber isn't a real company, but a Ponzi scheme. It's is the 21st century equivalent of Herbal Life.
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09-29-2016, 02:31 PM
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#2071
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: SE Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by peter12
Uber isn't a real company, but a Ponzi scheme. It's is the 21st century equivalent of Herbal Life.
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You will have to give us way more detail. If you are talking about valuation of the company, maybe. But the business model is good. I was just in Vegas and used the service, it was very good way better than cabs there and much cheaper.
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09-29-2016, 03:04 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Quote:
Originally Posted by oilyfan
You will have to give us way more detail. If you are talking about valuation of the company, maybe. But the business model is good. I was just in Vegas and used the service, it was very good way better than cabs there and much cheaper.
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The business model isn't good; Uber wants to compete against private vehicles and mass transit which requires both large numbers of drivers and extremely low rates. This results in Uber losing huge amounts of money and high turnover of drivers. Without constantly raising more money, Uber will be bankrupt.
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09-29-2016, 03:26 PM
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#2073
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In the Sin Bin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by accord1999
The business model isn't good; Uber wants to compete against private vehicles and mass transit which requires both large numbers of drivers and extremely low rates. This results in Uber losing huge amounts of money and high turnover of drivers. Without constantly raising more money, Uber will be bankrupt.
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What? I don't see how you get to that conclusion.
I think you're VASTLY overestimating how closely Uber and Mass Transit are competing for people. People who take transit aren't taking cabs and vice versa.
How do Taxi's compete against transit and private cars in your world? Uber has very minimal sunk costs and doesn't have the depreciating assets like Taxi companies do.
Last edited by polak; 09-29-2016 at 03:29 PM.
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09-29-2016, 03:30 PM
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Looooooooooooooch
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Uber is great for the consumer. And that's all that matters in this society.
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09-29-2016, 03:38 PM
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#2075
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First Line Centre
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Iggy City
Uber is great for the consumer. And that's all that matters in this society.
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Yes, until your driver robs you or rapes you....
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09-29-2016, 03:40 PM
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#2076
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lazypucker
I haven't been following the Uber development myself, did they solve the liability and security issues yet? There are stories all the time about "unlicensed" private transportation services getting into trouble - riders getting injured, robbed, raped, etc. by these moonlight drivers and they are not protected.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lazypucker
Yes, until your driver robs you or rapes you....
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What is this nonsense?
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09-29-2016, 03:41 PM
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#2077
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First Line Centre
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Uber started as an app similar to Tinder - matching drivers and riders, but there is no insurance or verification on how your "transaction" will go.
Unless Uber now has proper licensing and liability insurance and driver background checks, I am still iffy about the legality of its business practice.
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09-29-2016, 03:46 PM
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#2079
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by I-Hate-Hulse
Has the insurance industry come out with a product available for purchase that would properly offer coverage for Uber drivers yet at a price point that still makes it economical sense for drivers?
Didn't think so.
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This is not to get into a debate about their service vs uber's but tappcar drivers pay around $200/week for their access to be listed through the app, insurance, benefits and pension. Seems like a fairly reasonable amount.
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09-29-2016, 03:56 PM
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#2080
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Looooooooooooooch
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lazypucker
Uber started as an app similar to Tinder - matching drivers and riders, but there is no insurance or verification on how your "transaction" will go.
Unless Uber now has proper licensing and liability insurance and driver background checks, I am still iffy about the legality of its business practice.
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Oh they meant that kind of 'riding'?? 
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