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ricthemic 08-21-2017 01:39 PM
UBER in TV $$$$
 
Just checked a 3 mile uber ride in TV... $16.50
That is crazy w out surge must be the most expensive uber anywhere.

jsw14 08-21-2017 03:32 PM
UuuuuBBeRRR, Don't GO there............

JGVillages 08-21-2017 05:04 PM
Supply & Demand. No where as many Uber Drivers in TV as in city locations so Uber charges more as fewer transportation options are presented here. Supply and Demand.

villagetinker 08-21-2017 05:16 PM
We used uber and lyft recently while at the Indianapolis race, our hotel was around 10 miles away, the one way trip (4 of them) were all around $20 for 2 passengers. I do not use taxis much, but I do recall seeing a minimum fee and then a per mile rate. Depending on the minimum fee your cost may be valid, and since someone had to drive to your location, transport you, and then drive home, it seems very reasonable.

Nucky 08-21-2017 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ricthemic (Post 1438415)
Just checked a 3 mile uber ride in TV... $16.50
That is crazy w out surge must be the most expensive uber anywhere.
Just a thought. I wonder where that Uber driver who would pick you up is coming from to get you and how far is it to his next fare? These are factors in setting the rate for your fare. Like it or lump it when the wheels are turning someone is paying for it and it surely should not be the driver. They are just trying to make a living not just perform busywork.

Instead of me saying it again tell me why there are not many Uber or Lyft drivers in our area? :popcorn:

ricthemic 08-21-2017 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Nucky (Post 1438535)
Just a thought. I wonder where that Uber driver who would pick you up is coming from to get you and how far is it to his next fare? These are factors in setting the rate for your fare. Like it or lump it when the wheels are turning someone is paying for it and it surely should not be the driver. They are just trying to make a living not just perform busywork.

Instead of me saying it again tell me why there are not many Uber or Lyft drivers in our area? :popcorn:
Uber Rates Ocala, FL

OCsun 08-22-2017 06:41 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Nucky (Post 1438535)
Just a thought. I wonder where that Uber driver who would pick you up is coming from to get you and how far is it to his next fare? These are factors in setting the rate for your fare. Like it or lump it when the wheels are turning someone is paying for it and it surely should not be the driver. They are just trying to make a living not just perform busywork.

Instead of me saying it again tell me why there are not many Uber or Lyft drivers in our area? :popcorn:
:agree:

SFSkol 08-22-2017 10:48 AM
Village Airport Van has a Taxi service. $4.00 first mile plus $2.00 per mile. Appears to be much cheaper.

VILLAGERBB 08-22-2017 03:20 PM
There is definitely a need for more transportation services in TV. The Villages taxi no longer runs except to transport passengers to the shuttle pick-up in Sumter Square or Spanish Springs or Brownwood(?)(not sure about). The TV taxi service was unable to make money picking up regular fares so they stopped their service. The TV taxi service refers callers to A1 Taxi. Why doesn't TV use their trolleys up and down Buena Vista and Morse? They could come up with a schedule. There are about a dozen idle trolley cars just sitting in the Sumter Sales parking lot.

johnboy 08-22-2017 04:05 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Nucky (Post 1438535)
Just a thought. I wonder where that Uber driver who would pick you up is coming from to get you and how far is it to his next fare? These are factors in setting the rate for your fare. Like it or lump it when the wheels are turning someone is paying for it and it surely should not be the driver. They are just trying to make a living not just perform busywork.

Instead of me saying it again tell me why there are not many Uber or Lyft drivers in our area? :popcorn:
As a Uber/Lyft driver we do not know where the customer is going until we arrive at the pick-up location. We also don't know where the next pick-up is at as there may not be any requests for quite a period of time.

Nucky 08-22-2017 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by johnboy (Post 1438839)
As a Uber/Lyft driver we do not know where the customer is going until we arrive at the pick-up location. We also don't know where the next pick-up is at as there may not be any requests for quite a period of time.
How is the new business treating you money wise since you're the one putting in the time behind the wheel.


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