PDX needs Uber.

Discussion in 'Blazers OT Forum' started by EL PRESIDENTE, Aug 16, 2014.

  1. EL PRESIDENTE

    EL PRESIDENTE Username Retired in Honor of Lanny.

    Joined:
    Feb 15, 2010
    Messages:
    50,346
    Likes Received:
    22,528
    Trophy Points:
    113
    https://twitter.com/Uber_PDX

    Uber (and Lyft) is fucking great. Cabs suck big huge donkey dick.

    Support getting Uber to Portland bros and chicks (and anything else).

    :MARIS61:
     
  2. PDXFonz

    PDXFonz I’m listening

    Joined:
    Jul 2, 2013
    Messages:
    18,714
    Likes Received:
    15,229
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Do they hire random people for driving services? If so, that is a pretty good way to open up some jobs. It would also be sketch if there wasn't some background checking going on.
     
  3. 3RA1N1AC

    3RA1N1AC 00110110 00111001

    Joined:
    Oct 18, 2008
    Messages:
    20,918
    Likes Received:
    5,168
    Trophy Points:
    113
    whats the deal? my buddy is signed up to do it in boston when he is down there but he hasnt got crackin yet
     
  4. EL PRESIDENTE

    EL PRESIDENTE Username Retired in Honor of Lanny.

    Joined:
    Feb 15, 2010
    Messages:
    50,346
    Likes Received:
    22,528
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Its a great way to hustle as a side gig. Not sure about full time but if you're unemployed or underemployed, its a good way to make some extra cash if you're not doing anything at night. You can also choose to work when you want to.

    http://blog.uber.com/driverscreening

    The drivers are rated by users and I believe if a driver gets too low of a rating they are no longer allowed to drive on the service. I think the same goes for passengers as well. Keeps the asshole out on both sides.

    I use it all the time in LA. It lets me go out and drink without having to worry about driving. It lets me take a car to the beach where I don't have to fight for parking or crowds or parking meters.
     
  5. 3RA1N1AC

    3RA1N1AC 00110110 00111001

    Joined:
    Oct 18, 2008
    Messages:
    20,918
    Likes Received:
    5,168
    Trophy Points:
    113


    how is it different from a cab?
     
  6. EL PRESIDENTE

    EL PRESIDENTE Username Retired in Honor of Lanny.

    Joined:
    Feb 15, 2010
    Messages:
    50,346
    Likes Received:
    22,528
    Trophy Points:
    113
    At least in LA, its considerably cheaper (30-40%).

    You can pay with your payment method stored on your smartphone. Tips are figured into the final price. Its also faster and more reliable. I used to use taxis to go out, I'd have to call in to a central call center to summon a cab, then they'd say 5-15. The taxi is requested, but anyone can hail the taxi even if they are scheduled to pick you up. I've been frequently fucked over with cab drivers never showing up.

    With uber, you book a driver, you see on a map exactly where that driver is and how long it is until they get to your pickup spot. And for the most part, the uber drivers are just normal bros. They are friendlier and easier to talk to, wheras the taxi drivers are usually out to hustle you.
     
  7. Denny Crane

    Denny Crane It's not even loaded! Staff Member Administrator

    Joined:
    May 24, 2007
    Messages:
    72,957
    Likes Received:
    10,620
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Never lost a case
    Location:
    Boston Legal
    I know a few people who use Uber to get to Chargers games. Way better than dealing with traffic and parking.

    The beauty of Uber is that government isn't regulating it, though they're trying. All you need is a car and a map and willing customers and you can make money. Entrepreneurial. But not if the government requires you to by and uber-expensive (pun intended) taxi medallion.
     
  8. 3RA1N1AC

    3RA1N1AC 00110110 00111001

    Joined:
    Oct 18, 2008
    Messages:
    20,918
    Likes Received:
    5,168
    Trophy Points:
    113
    i would think lots of dudebros would sign up to do it so they could pick up drunk chicks all night long and get mouth hugs in the alley
     
  9. EL PRESIDENTE

    EL PRESIDENTE Username Retired in Honor of Lanny.

    Joined:
    Feb 15, 2010
    Messages:
    50,346
    Likes Received:
    22,528
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Its one of my goals to bang my driver. I've had a few cute chicks pick me up at times, but thought they might rate me down if i get their number or something. i've gotten a feeling some were down but who knows, it gets into a grey area and I don't want to get reported, i think the safer thing is to get a number and hang out off hours.
     
  10. EL PRESIDENTE

    EL PRESIDENTE Username Retired in Honor of Lanny.

    Joined:
    Feb 15, 2010
    Messages:
    50,346
    Likes Received:
    22,528
    Trophy Points:
    113
    some drivers don't like picking up drunks because they fuck the cars up, like drunks would.
     
  11. Minstrel

    Minstrel Top Of The Pops Global Moderator

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2008
    Messages:
    26,226
    Likes Received:
    14,405
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    User Interface Designer
    Location:
    Hello darkness, my old friend
    Hustling good or hustling bad? ;)
     
  12. EL PRESIDENTE

    EL PRESIDENTE Username Retired in Honor of Lanny.

    Joined:
    Feb 15, 2010
    Messages:
    50,346
    Likes Received:
    22,528
    Trophy Points:
    113
    well, hustle with uber means you just make extra money when you're not doing anything.

    with taxi drivers they always take you the long route, charge an extra dollar for every passenger, etc.

    most of the time, in PDX I have been ok with cab drivers, some aren't the friendliest and some seem downright shady. some cab driver had a system in his car, it seems like a bunch of them will hook you up with yayo if you wanted.
    bunch of random north african driver types, kind of weird.

    also hard to get cabs at random times as well.
     
  13. PDXFonz

    PDXFonz I’m listening

    Joined:
    Jul 2, 2013
    Messages:
    18,714
    Likes Received:
    15,229
    Trophy Points:
    113

    Sounds like you need to start driving and running the D.E.N.N.I.S system.

    D- Demonstrate Value
    E- Engage Physically
    N- Nurture Dependence
    N- Neglect Emotionally
    I- Inspire Hope
    S- Separate Entirely
     
  14. BoBoBREWSKI

    BoBoBREWSKI BURP!

    Joined:
    Sep 17, 2008
    Messages:
    13,173
    Likes Received:
    3,983
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    NW
  15. MARIS61

    MARIS61 Real American

    Joined:
    Sep 12, 2008
    Messages:
    28,007
    Likes Received:
    5,012
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    retired Yankee
    Location:
    Beautiful Central Oregon
    Seems like a great job for rapists and muggers.

    That's okay, I prefer not to depend on strangers for my freedom of movement unless absolutely necessary.
     
  16. PDXFonz

    PDXFonz I’m listening

    Joined:
    Jul 2, 2013
    Messages:
    18,714
    Likes Received:
    15,229
    Trophy Points:
    113
    South Park last week was playing with this.

    Actually one of the better episodes in years!
     
    Last edited: Oct 26, 2014
  17. SheedSoNasty

    SheedSoNasty Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 15, 2008
    Messages:
    4,215
    Likes Received:
    4,575
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Was in LA this last weekend and used it a few times. Very cool and cheap.
     
  18. EL PRESIDENTE

    EL PRESIDENTE Username Retired in Honor of Lanny.

    Joined:
    Feb 15, 2010
    Messages:
    50,346
    Likes Received:
    22,528
    Trophy Points:
    113
    IF ANYONE WANTS FREE $25 CREDIT, SIGN UP USING MY PROMO CODE: UBERPARTYONBRO
     
  19. 3RA1N1AC

    3RA1N1AC 00110110 00111001

    Joined:
    Oct 18, 2008
    Messages:
    20,918
    Likes Received:
    5,168
    Trophy Points:
    113
    parking in boston is so fucked i think this is really going to take off there
     
  20. 3RA1N1AC

    3RA1N1AC 00110110 00111001

    Joined:
    Oct 18, 2008
    Messages:
    20,918
    Likes Received:
    5,168
    Trophy Points:
    113
    as an update, my bro that goes down to boston has got it cracking a lil bit, goes down friday and saturday night and makes 400-500 a weekend, has an escalade so he gets a lot of bigger parties i guess
     

Share This Page