[karostay]

Originally Posted by 784caroline

I don't know where you are getting your facts from but UBER drivers are required to have a CDL drivers license, pass a background check, and prove personal liability coverage before getting the UBER job. Once the fare is picked up UBER has Commercial insurance covering its fares up to 1 million liability as well as UI/UIM.

Here is a site to help you understand.
https://www.uber.com/driver-jobs

Not true Taken from your site

A commercial license is not required to drive on uberX in most US cities but is required for many other driving professions.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by goodtimesintv

Concept of Uber and Lyft car-sharing businesses shown in this video. "Nobody's going to ride [taxis] for $45 per ride".......

Before some get all hot under the collar about the competition they pose for taxis, think about this:

My friend age 84 was here for a few weeks. When I could not take her to a class at a Regional Rec Center about 7 miles from us in The Villages, the regular taxi fare was going to be $26. Obviously, she did not go. The consumer is hostage to typical taxi rates.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jezJzgXkuM

Aren't taxi fares regulated by the local governments?

[queasy27]

Originally Posted by Happydaz

Uber is the future. No matter how hard the NYC mayor, or Spanish and French cab drivers try to restrict this new business it will flourish. The cars will drive themselves soon enough. They are working on robotic cars as we speak. So are Apple, Google, Toyota and others. The future is here.

I'm reminded of Jeff Bezos' answer when asked about accusations that he was responsible for the death of bookstores. He replied that the Internet was responsible.

Sorry, bureaucratic, cronyistic and expensive taxi services. Somebody built a better mousetrap.

[cbg150]

Just returned from LA and San Francisco where Uber truly added to our ability to get around quickly, safely and cost effectively! The Villages would be a great place for Uber! With many single car households, and no public transportation there is a natural client base. And I am sure that many potential local drivers would appreciate a chance to pick up a little cash while working a few hours a week!

[Carla B]

Would be great to have Uber here, especially as we age, we still need to get around to shop, go to the doctors, etc.

[Retiring]

I had my first uber ride last week in L.A. and was thoroughly impressed. I was on a fairly long layover so I decided I wanted to go see a movie. There was a theater, in a mall, about 8 miles away. Although I had the uber app on my phone for couple years, I had never used the service. Also had my credit card info in the app too. I select uberx and notice there are MANY cars driving around the area. I hit selected (or something like that) and the car pulls up within seconds. He happened to be about a hundred yards away when I called for the car. I thought I would feel a bit uncomfortable getting into someone’s personal car but I really felt ok. The return trip, I waited 3 mins for the car to arrive. I’m hooked on Uber.

[mgcsooner]

Uber is very reasonable, in fact I'm quite surprised their aren't some here, it is the kind of service that would likely do very well here. It also can kind of the perfect side gig for the semi retired type, or the kind of person looking for a "post retirement/part time/second career". What if different about Uber is the "cabbie" is making some busk in the deal, and the customer does NOT have to tip! Also you prepay, and know your fare in advance.

[Barefoot]

If anyone figures out if Uber is alive and well in The Villages, and a contact number, please post the information on this thread.

[tomwed]

My family outside of the villages uses Uber all the time. They especially like how they know exactly where the car is so they never miss a ride or wait very long. They like the prices too.
I think it would be a great service to have in The Villages.

[The Chipster]

It has been my experience that people who criticize uber have never tried them. The vast majority of people who have used uber are huge proponents. The cars are much nicer, the modest fare is automatically billed to your credit card (no cash payments accepted), you know the name of the driver and have his/her photo before they show up, you know what the exact fare will be before the driver arrives, you can track them on your smart phone gps as they are coming to pick you up, and there is no tipping. It is a no brainer.

[MrGolf]

I'm with you. Have used Uber many times in many cities with no issues. You have a record of your travel, who picked you up and the license number of their car. Surprised there are not a couple of drivers set up in TV. Will be shocked if this is still the case in January

[MrGolf]

Just be sure you are not susceptible to a a Surge charge when you are picked up. Should not be the case in TV but could well be in other large cities (Chicago, LA, NYC etc. this could significantly increase your charges. They point it out on your Smart phone but not when you are actually picked up. Could increase the fare 7 or 8 fold.

[cquick]

no responses to Uber in TV. must not be here yet.

[784caroline]

Originally Posted by MrGolf

Just be sure you are not susceptible to a a Surge charge when you are picked up. Should not be the case in TV but could well be in other large cities (Chicago, LA, NYC etc. this could significantly increase your charges. They point it out on your Smart phone but not when you are actually picked up. Could increase the fare 7 or 8 fold.

Not certain what you are saying. If the surcharge is identified on your phone when you get the quote, that's the fare. There may be upticks in a price during rush hours or major events, but these are told to you when you book the ride. In most cases price is not even discussed when you are picked up although my driver(s) have asked me if I wanted him to confirm what I was being charged.

[Carla B]

Maybe we could somehow convince the developer to put it on next year's survey as a business we want to see in The Villages.