über safety ?
Dec 9, 2014, 4:39 pm
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über safety ?
Recent news item showed an Über driver apprehended for raping his passenger. This man had already served time for Sexual assault.
Switzerland is about to " outlaw" Über.
How are you protected in what respect, recourse etc when you used Über as it gets more popular in the US ?
Disclaimer: Have never used Über.
Switzerland is about to " outlaw" Über.
How are you protected in what respect, recourse etc when you used Über as it gets more popular in the US ?
Disclaimer: Have never used Über.
Dec 9, 2014, 4:58 pm
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I've used Uber (not German, no umlaut) in a few countries now and thought it probably safer than taxis.
The driver in question, in Delhi, was quickly apprehended by police.
Can you explain how this alleged crime would be any less likely to happen in a normal Delhi taxi?
The driver in question, in Delhi, was quickly apprehended by police.
Can you explain how this alleged crime would be any less likely to happen in a normal Delhi taxi?
Dec 9, 2014, 5:13 pm
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Even the most regulated taxi systems in the world can harbour prolific rapists:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Worboys
That's not to say that systems may be more or less open to abuse.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Worboys
That's not to say that systems may be more or less open to abuse.
Dec 9, 2014, 5:23 pm
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Recent news item showed an Über driver apprehended for raping his passenger. This man had already served time for Sexual assault.
Switzerland is about to " outlaw" Über.
How are you protected in what respect, recourse etc when you used Über as it gets more popular in the US ?
Disclaimer: Have never used Über.
Switzerland is about to " outlaw" Über.
How are you protected in what respect, recourse etc when you used Über as it gets more popular in the US ?
Disclaimer: Have never used Über.
Dec 9, 2014, 5:49 pm
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Uber is safe. You can caricature the UberX service as hitching a ride with a stranger, but this stranger has his name, photo, and personal info on record -- and his GPS location is tracked and logged.
If you are concerned about your safety, I recommend that every time you step in a car, you text a friend:
The link (available in app during each ride) will share the GPS location of your driver's phone, so even if your phone runs out of battery, your friend will know where you are.
If you are concerned about your safety, I recommend that every time you step in a car, you text a friend:
Code:
Just got in an Uber. Here's my live location: (URL)
Dec 9, 2014, 5:53 pm
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Uber will carry out the same checks as most or all other taxi companies and at least you have a clear record of who you travel with.
It's incredibly sad that single women in Delhi aren't safe from rape and something does need to be done, but I'm not sure that Uber is making things worse.
It's incredibly sad that single women in Delhi aren't safe from rape and something does need to be done, but I'm not sure that Uber is making things worse.
Dec 9, 2014, 8:25 pm
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I've used Uber (not German, no umlaut) in a few countries now and thought it probably safer than taxis.
The driver in question, in Delhi, was quickly apprehended by police.
Can you explain how this alleged crime would be any less likely to happen in a normal Delhi taxi?
The driver in question, in Delhi, was quickly apprehended by police.
Can you explain how this alleged crime would be any less likely to happen in a normal Delhi taxi?
Chicago TV is reporting a similar case . Uber
Dec 9, 2014, 8:56 pm
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Dec 9, 2014, 11:33 pm
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Dec 10, 2014, 12:41 am
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Dec 10, 2014, 2:44 am
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I see no evidence that Uber is less safe than the alternatives there, and I say that as someone with lots of experience in Delhi.
Radio taxi companies and Uber had been seen as an improvement in safety/security for solo women travelers in Delhi -- an improvement over what used to be before -- but some of that may have been based on wishful thinking. The difference now is that at least the radio and uber drivers are now in a better position for being caught and punished than used to be the case. Thank technology and increased competition for that.
Dec 10, 2014, 8:27 am
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I use Uber roughly 5 or 6 times per week, and have had exactly zero issues. I stick with Uber Black, as the drivers are actually professionals, and the cars much nicer. My biggest issue with UberX is the inexperienced drivers who have no clue how to get anywhere (e.g., The guy who had no idea how to get to DCA from Georgetown in DC).
Dec 10, 2014, 8:51 am
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In addition, here it just isn't economical either - for the trip I do most often, the rates quoted for the Black or SUV are 1.5-2 times more expensive than the town car service I use. For the regular uberx it is cheaper, but who knows what you might end up with!