From Uber's website:
DO I NEED TO TIP MY DRIVER?
You don’t need cash when you ride with Uber. Once you arrive at your destination, your fare is automatically charged to your credit card on file — there’s no need to tip.
DO I NEED TO TIP MY DRIVER?
You don’t need cash when you ride with Uber. Once you arrive at your destination, your fare is automatically charged to your credit card on file — there’s no need to tip.
cknab1 wrote:This is a cut and paste from Uber's website
I had thought when I signed up that it said the tip is included, but I don't see that now. I have absolutely no problem tipping but I don't want to double tip either. It is nice not having to have the right change for tipping or even getting your wallet of of your pocket.
Just wondering. Who is saying the drivers are not compensated adequately? If I were a driver I would only expect my cut of the fare as compensation because that is all that I am assured of when I make the choice to accept the trip. A tip would be unexpected, not like in a restaurant where help staff are paid below minimum wage.set fares to compensate drivers adequately
I agree with you. All the city is asking is that Uber send the city copies of their drivers background checks and insurance. And the city lowered the costs of permitting. Seems like Uber should just play ball on this one.brewcrew1000 wrote:Looks like Uber might pull out, I really think Uber is kind of the ones being babies and kind of lazy about this, why can't they just follow a couple rules to become regulated.
http://www.kansascity.com/news/governme ... 88072.html
kboish wrote:I agree with you. All the city is asking is that Uber send the city copies of their drivers background checks and insurance. And the city lowered the costs of permitting. Seems like Uber should just play ball on this one.brewcrew1000 wrote:Looks like Uber might pull out, I really think Uber is kind of the ones being babies and kind of lazy about this, why can't they just follow a couple rules to become regulated.
http://www.kansascity.com/news/governme ... 88072.html
I understand the sentiment, but I think Uber is concerned that capitulating in any way really erodes what makes them unique to begin with. If the city "gets its claws" into the regulation of this new spur to the industry, it could open up Pandora's box. I'm thinking things like tourism taxes to build arenas and defining what type of vehicles can be used. Pretty soon, you are back to having a company that operates just like the taxi companies. I don't think anyone wants that. KC's asks are reasonable at the moment, but Uber is dealing with many hundreds of cities asking for unique things. They have demonstrated enough of a benefit to the city now to make people angry if they pull out.kboish wrote:I agree with you. All the city is asking is that Uber send the city copies of their drivers background checks and insurance. And the city lowered the costs of permitting. Seems like Uber should just play ball on this one.brewcrew1000 wrote:Looks like Uber might pull out, I really think Uber is kind of the ones being babies and kind of lazy about this, why can't they just follow a couple rules to become regulated.
http://www.kansascity.com/news/governme ... 88072.html
I agree people will be upset if Uber pulls out. Heck, I will be. I love using Uber. I just don't think the City is asking too much on this one.bobbyhawks wrote:I understand the sentiment, but I think Uber is concerned that capitulating in any way really erodes what makes them unique to begin with. If the city "gets its claws" into the regulation of this new spur to the industry, it could open up Pandora's box. I'm thinking things like tourism taxes to build arenas and defining what type of vehicles can be used. Pretty soon, you are back to having a company that operates just like the taxi companies. I don't think anyone wants that. KC's asks are reasonable at the moment, but Uber is dealing with many hundreds of cities asking for unique things. They have demonstrated enough of a benefit to the city now to make people angry if they pull out.kboish wrote:I agree with you. All the city is asking is that Uber send the city copies of their drivers background checks and insurance. And the city lowered the costs of permitting. Seems like Uber should just play ball on this one.brewcrew1000 wrote:Looks like Uber might pull out, I really think Uber is kind of the ones being babies and kind of lazy about this, why can't they just follow a couple rules to become regulated.
http://www.kansascity.com/news/governme ... 88072.html
scooterj wrote:kboish wrote:I agree with you. All the city is asking is that Uber send the city copies of their drivers background checks and insurance. And the city lowered the costs of permitting. Seems like Uber should just play ball on this one.brewcrew1000 wrote:Looks like Uber might pull out, I really think Uber is kind of the ones being babies and kind of lazy about this, why can't they just follow a couple rules to become regulated.
http://www.kansascity.com/news/governme ... 88072.html
When I read the ordinance that's not what it sounds like. The way it reads it sounds like the city wants to make the drivers re-do the same steps they had to do to be hired by Uber, except repeat them at Regulated Industries HQ, require additional steps, and have the approvals take weeks instead of a couple of days. That plus ponying up cash up front.
I assume that KC wasn't a very profitable area so they decided not to budge and if they didn't get their way they would leave and use KC as an example. They're now worth over $40 billion so I doubt any of them are pouting.aknowledgeableperson wrote:Poor little Uber. Couldn't get it's way so it's going to leave and pout.