Uber loses licence to operate in London, will still operate while appealing

Re:Uber loses licence to operate in London, will still opera... by harel on Monday November 25, 2019 @10:01AM (#21628645)

That's why I differentiated my like and dislike. As a consumer, it's a service I use. I would use anyone who gave me that service and driver-mass. As a citizen of the net, I dislike them for their practices. But to be perfectly honest I rather call an uber than stand in the rain waiting for a black cab.

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Re:Uber loses licence to operate in London, will still opera... by tomatocracy on Monday November 25, 2019 @10:34AM (#21628967)

There are a couple of apps you can use to get a black cab. They help to avoid an annoying argument with the driver about cash vs card and you can wait inside until the cab arrives. Uber is still cheaper though (excepting surge pricing) and late at night both have patchy availability to be honest.

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Re:Uber loses licence to operate in London, will still opera... by thinkindie on Monday November 25, 2019 @10:03AM (#21628673)

i understand that, but we should also understand that black cabs don't have softbank showering billions to subside uber rides and at the same time squeeze any possible costs out of their drivers.

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Re:Uber loses licence to operate in London, will still opera... by harel on Monday November 25, 2019 @10:09AM (#21628721)

I totally get that. And you know what, If black cabs were nicer, not THAT expensive, and, available(!) I'd be happy to use them. But they are, like all unionised services, stuck in the 70s. I don't mind paying more. I do mind paying a LOT more for less. I am totally aware Uber is subsidised. But what makes uber uber, is their availability and ease of use.

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