Christmas Tree 4725 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Going out next week and will be needing a taxi home late on a Fri night but don't want to have to specify a time and pre-book. Haven't used Uber before but looks like it might be the best way from what a lot of you have said. Safe enough for a woman on her own at the witching hour? There's not that many Uber drivers in Newcastle yet and late Friday I would have guessed they'll be run ragged. Blue line is your best bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anorthernsoul 1221 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 The service pisses all over any other firm I've used, the old taxi system is pre-historic and is on it's way out. It is getting left behind, as are it's bitter, obtuse drivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30610 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I can't comment on availability but given that their every move is tracked and it's recorded when they pick you up, where they take you etc I'd say it's safe enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4725 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 The service pisses all over any other firm I've used, the old taxi system is pre-historic and is on it's way out. It is getting left behind, as are it's bitter, obtuse drivers. I'd love you to tell me what Uber do that Blueline or my firm can't do? Pay in advance. Check Use an app. Check Arrive when we say we will. Check Charge customers more when it's busy. Ah shit no. Let's face it, you just want to save a few pennies. Just be honest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21922 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I'd love you to tell me what Uber do that Blueline or my firm can't do? Pay in advance. Check Use an app. Check Arrive when we say we will. Check Charge customers more when it's busy. Ah shit no. Let's face it, you just want to save a few pennies. Just be honest Drowning, not waving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 42440 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35079 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I only asked Hey, howay. You're no hypocrite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 42440 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 This time next year he'll be Metecting the back of his sofa for spare change. ( does a sofa last you a year, CT?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4725 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Biting over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 42440 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Biting pillows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anorthernsoul 1221 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I'd love you to tell me what Uber do that Blueline or my firm can't do? 1. They don't employ you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 33197 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Don't want to hear none of you lot whinging about the low paid or poor sports direct staff etc etc any more. Typical bleeding heart lefties that talk a good game but are happy to squeeze the working class to save a few pennies. Do they get blob on a Sunday, CT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 This time next year he'll be driving for Uber and telling us they're the best taxi firm in his lifetime FYP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven 0 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I'd love you to tell me what Uber do that Blueline or my firm can't do? Pay in advance. Check Use an app. Check Arrive when we say we will. Check Charge customers more when it's busy. Ah shit no. Let's face it, you just want to save a few pennies. Just be honest Work in any city you travel to Work in any country you travel to Pay when you complete the trip Pay automatically without ordering Order food from top restaurants Share fares with mates Choose from to ride in a S-class Mercedes with free wifi and water or a shared ride in some sweaty little 3 door, in the spot before you ride. Gain a reputation that makes every driver across the world treat you like royalty. Not be driven about by a cunt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44872 Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 As far as regular taxi firms having an app, mine very proudly proclaims that you can track your car coming to you when you book your car. I've used it twice, the first time I got a "Sorry we couldn't find your booking" message, so had to ring them to find out what was going on. The second time I found that my car was in Byker, ten minutes after he was supposed to have picked me up. I ring the office and am assured that that's wrong and he's already on the estate. Which was a lie. None of that shit with Uber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 33197 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 It looks like CT isn't uber the moon with this latest competition in the free market that he loves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makom 0 Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Nope, still happy old days in the sticks. Uber ain't coming here in my working lifetime *looks up average life expectancy of taxi drivers in the north east, and subtracts 50* Yup, looks like you're right this time CT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21922 Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 1. They don't employ you. Aye, no cone-headed bullshit artist drivers on their books is a Brucey bonus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44872 Posted November 30, 2015 Author Share Posted November 30, 2015 From an Uber driver's car. CT, take note. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 33197 Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 A bit disappointed that uber driver didn't offer to wear some kind of hat if you found his appearance unsettling, tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35079 Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 33197 Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 No, that could upset some of the drivers darker skinned customers. A panama would do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15526 Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 We had a music-friendly Uber driver on Saturday night (well, early hours of Sunday morning). Eurovision choons blasting out all the way from central That London to smelly Lewisham. Good times. Though to be fair to CT, that's the one thing he probably would be amenable to in his cab, the geet big hom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 42440 Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 If he stuck the input cable up his nipsy, he could use his head as the speaker cone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4725 Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 From an Uber driver's car. CT, take note. Poor fuckers obviously on a written warning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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