Re:Canada seeks to end Uber's tax advantage over taxi companies
by aianus on Thursday March 23, 2017 @03:35PM
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In my experience, whenever Uber is surging enough to make cabs cheaper (2.5x in my city), there are no cabs to be found. That or the cabs try to scam you by asking for extra cash off meter (happened to me on New Year's Eve).
Re:Canada seeks to end Uber's tax advantage over taxi companies
by sekasi on Thursday March 23, 2017 @05:58PM
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It's interesting that you call Uber 'surging' but cabbies doing the same 'scamming'. I understand what you're saying but they are quite comparable..
Re:Canada seeks to end Uber's tax advantage over taxi companies
by fernandotakai on Thursday March 23, 2017 @06:04PM
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because taxi drivers cannot, at least where i live, by law, change their fare. uber/lyft told me (and i agreed by using their service) they would change the fare based on demand.
Re:Canada seeks to end Uber's tax advantage over taxi companies
by beedogs on Friday March 24, 2017 @01:54AM
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So, as long as they use the proper terminology, you're fine with being scammed.
They don't even always have a price advantage anymore, especially if there's a surge. I needed a cab from Chicago Midway to my hotel last night, Uber's upfront price was $48 (and an eight minute wait), a regular taxi was $40 (including 15% tip) and no wait. I took the latter.