Hamburger Hypersonic October 12, 2015 Share October 12, 2015 my feedback from others that have used uber & grab, grab is fixed price where as uber comes with a range. So when the driver comes along and name the higher end of the price range, nothing much the passengers can do about it. please correct me if i am wrong. ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcf777 Turbocharged October 12, 2015 Share October 12, 2015 how long was the Q at the taxi stand? Sorry, we didn't notice the taxi queue Those Uber/grab drivers should stand-by at RWS during Hallowen night. Between 2330hrs to 0300hrs Below are the RWS Hallowen dates 16-18Oct, 23-25Oct & 29-31Oct Huat Huat all the way..... 3-4 trips trips from RWS, can go home and sleep..... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fcw75 Hypersonic October 12, 2015 Share October 12, 2015 Sorry, we didn't notice the taxi queue Those Uber/grab drivers should stand-by at RWS during Hallowen night. Between 2330hrs to 0300hrs Below are the RWS Hallowen dates 16-18Oct, 23-25Oct & 29-31Oct Huat Huat all the way..... 3-4 trips trips from RWS, can go home and sleep..... I picked up someone from harbourfront taxi stand and I saw the taxi queue has at least 50 people with no taxi in sight. Can wait long long time. I got the ride with surge pricing of 1.5x. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamburger Hypersonic October 12, 2015 Share October 12, 2015 I picked up someone from harbourfront taxi stand and I saw the taxi queue has at least 50 people with no taxi in sight. Can wait long long time. I got the ride with surge pricing of 1.5x. so who decide the price surge? Uber apps? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnoob Supercharged October 12, 2015 Share October 12, 2015 I think the taxi industry will undergo a major revamp after this. Not necessarily ban Uber but more likely a compulsory course for drivers to attend and pass, plus more regulatory framework to protect all. Last week my friend and I were stranded in the rain (with my car less than 1km away) and my friend booked a taxi via Grabtaxi. My friend wanted to drop me off at my car and carry on to his destination several MRTs away. In the end, the taxi "flew an aeroplane" on us and claimed to have fetched the wrong passenger. After getting another one that arrived finally, I found his attitude very lacking, communications problem. Zero customer service even though he dropped us off safely. This is a festering problem (taxi industry and standards) that MOT will not let go off. http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/more-driverless-vehicles-hit-streets-government-rolls-out-roadmap-trials Yah very soon, we will end up like: - Automated Taxi Drivers... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shibadog Turbocharged October 12, 2015 Share October 12, 2015 (edited) Uber got motorbike or not? i want to be Uber motorbike rider.Then can carry tnn MILF. accelerate,brake,accelerate,brake........how shoik indo hv go-jek http://www.go-jek.com/ Edited October 12, 2015 by JohnSHL 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kb27 Supersonic October 12, 2015 Share October 12, 2015 I picked up someone from harbourfront taxi stand and I saw the taxi queue has at least 50 people with no taxi in sight. Can wait long long time. I got the ride with surge pricing of 1.5x. I was wondering, can my commercial van pick up one passenger if I happen to pass by such a situation ? Or I become pirate taxi ? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piyopico Supercharged October 12, 2015 Share October 12, 2015 Looking at the incentives that Uber pays it is obvious they are losing a lot of money at this point. The business model will have to be tweaked going forward. It can a lot less incentive, a scale of payout based on other criteria etc but it cannot be incentive given equals to fare collected. So when the money it good, go grab it. Won't stay that way for too long. Many drivers seem to get lots of money as referral fee by getting people to join Uber etc. $200 per pax. When the profitability drops, drivers will dwindle. Alternatively 50% of taxi drivers sign up with Uber or Grab. When this happens, Uber will Huat and the Taxi companies Hurt. 😜 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fcw75 Hypersonic October 12, 2015 Share October 12, 2015 (edited) so who decide the price surge? Uber apps? Of course Uber bro. We drivers where can dictate the surge. If we can, we are no different from pirate taxis isn't it? We just drive to the surge zone and wait for ping. Willing rider, willing driver. I was wondering, can my commercial van pick up one passenger if I happen to pass by such a situation ? Or I become pirate taxi ? Can't bro. I wish I can too, as and when I want to. Looking at the incentives that Uber pays it is obvious they are losing a lot of money at this point. The business model will have to be tweaked going forward. It can a lot less incentive, a scale of payout based on other criteria etc but it cannot be incentive given equals to fare collected. So when the money it good, go grab it. Won't stay that way for too long. Many drivers seem to get lots of money as referral fee by getting people to join Uber etc. $200 per pax. When the profitability drops, drivers will dwindle. Alternatively 50% of taxi drivers sign up with Uber or Grab. When this happens, Uber will Huat and the Taxi companies Hurt. They have already reduced the peak hour incentive by quite a bit. Anyway, I don't know why some here are so worried abouit Uber losing money, it's scam, closing down, etc. I don't even give a shit. I just drive and earn some supplementary income. If the company goes under or forced to shut down then so be it lor. Just find another way to earn supplementary income. No biggie. I have nothing to lose, I didn't invest in the company. I just return the rental car and life goes on. Just a part-time driver anyway, don't depend on it for a living also. Those who got invest in the company then should be worried. Edited October 12, 2015 by Fcw75 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcf777 Turbocharged October 12, 2015 Share October 12, 2015 The surge is 2.2 times last Friday night at Rws Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inlinesix Hypersonic October 12, 2015 Share October 12, 2015 The surge is 2.2 times last Friday night at Rws For normal taxi, it is pointless to use Uber or Grab as it might be more expensive. 2.2 times surge is normal if there is high demand. It is a willing buyer willing seller market. Previous months back, during major MRT breakdown, i also pay 2 times surge to get home. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckduck Turbocharged October 12, 2015 Share October 12, 2015 The circle will start again loh. 2015 version of barbarians at the gate. funny thing is our garmen will like be on both sides... comfort is owned by garmen n so is grabcar... lol 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustank Hypersonic October 12, 2015 Share October 12, 2015 2015 version of barbarians at the gate. funny thing is our garmen will like be on both sides... comfort is owned by garmen n so is grabcar... lol 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustank Hypersonic October 12, 2015 Share October 12, 2015 I was wondering, can my commercial van pick up one passenger if I happen to pass by such a situation ? Or I become pirate taxi ? can, in fact, there are a variety of uber transport :XD: 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockngbrd Supersonic October 12, 2015 Share October 12, 2015 I also got surge...... in my pants Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fcw75 Hypersonic October 12, 2015 Share October 12, 2015 I also got surge... ... in my pants .....I also have whenever got chio angmoh ladies with nice perfume get into my car. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckduck Turbocharged October 12, 2015 Share October 12, 2015 I also got surge... ... in my pants Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcf777 Turbocharged October 12, 2015 Share October 12, 2015 Uber driver also quite safe on payment. Wont meet those gin na pi run away without paying. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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