UBER launches in Dublin - €20 off first ride.

TheCardHolder

Looks like UBER has launched in Dublin. Little classier than a Hailo, you get picked up in a black private car/limo.

Details here: https://www.uber.com/

Promo code for €20 off first ride: UberDublin

https://www.uber.com/sign-up

pah

Damn, the thread title had me excited there for a minute.

Raoul

Is it the same price as a taxi?

hardCopy

Any idea what standard of car you get in Dublin?

fdevine

https://www.uber.com/cities/dublin

UBER Black currently available. Sample Vehicles: Mercedes S Class/BMW 5 Series/Lexus GS450

€5.60 base fare + 44c per minute + €1.76 per mile

Minimum fare €12. Cancellation Fee €12

rochestown

fdevine wrote: »

https://www.uber.com/cities/dublin

UBER Black currently available. Sample Vehicles: Mercedes S Class/BMW 5 Series/Lexus GS450

€5.60 base fare + 44c per minute + €1.76 per mile

Minimum fare €12. Cancellation Fee €12

How does that compare to a regular Halo taxi?

frash

rochestown wrote: »

How does that compare to a regular Halo taxi?

Compare this to what's returned from the link above

madmoe

I wonder what the National Taxi Drivers' Union (NTDU) and the others will have to say about this!?

kidneyfan

Have to put your credit card details in.
Is that safe?

Dublinstiofán

Maybe the drivers have to be licensed. Still a bit dubious about putting credit card information in though.
They don't deal with cash at all it seems

Johnny_Fontane

cant do it as I am registered already.

I used them in NY a couple of times last year and it was a great service.....

landsleaving

Taxi fare for 12km journey: €15.60 - 22.80
Uber fare: €26-33

So around 50% more expensive for the joy of travelling in a possibly fancier car that's black?

Nice of them to let us know the recession's over.


THE FINE PRINT
*Uber is not a transportation provider

Johnny_Fontane

madmoe wrote: »

I wonder what the National Taxi Drivers' Union (NTDU) and the others will have to say about this!?

interesting one. They have managed to get past the taxi drivers unions all over the US, particularly New York. And that took years. They still cant be hailed afaik in NY. Its basically a private car service. Not sure full time taxi drivers will be able to join.

madmoe

Johnny_Fontane wrote: »

interesting one. They have managed to get past the taxi drivers unions all over the US, particularly New York. And that took years. They still cant be hailed afaik in NY. Its basically a private car service. Not sure full time taxi drivers will be able to join.

My brother lives in San Fran, was back at Xmas and he was talking about how Lyft, another one of these services is causing uproar among the taxi drivers over there!! Imagine if a service like Lyft tried to start up here!! From what I read it's like an AirBnb but for taxis.....

Time

It's a great service, it's basically an upmarket Hailo, haven't used it here yet but found it useful in Sydney last year. A lot of cities also have a set fee between certain areas, which is't much more than a regular fare.

If anyone is feeling generous, feel free to use my promo code <SNIP>, you'll still get the same €20 off your first trip, and i get a referral bonus. (Mods if it's not okay to post that please let me know)

coach22

Seems that Cian Healy is doing some promotion work for them!

http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/cian-healy-swaps-jeep-for-controversial-taxi-29905435.html

ted1

landsleaving wrote: »

Taxi fare for 12km journey: €15.60 - 22.80
Uber fare: €26-33

So around 50% more expensive for the joy of travelling in a possibly fancier car that's black?

Nice of them to let us know the recession's over.


THE FINE PRINT
*Uber is not a transportation provider

how did you come to those figures
12km =5.60 + (1.76/8*5*12)=€18.80

a taxi would cost: 4.10 +2 (booking fee)+(1.03*12)=€18.46 during the day
or
4.45+2+(1.35*12) =€22.65 after 8

xaoifsx

http://blog.uber.com/dublin-secret-ubers


if you read the blog... the uber company promtional code is 'UberDublin'

The OP's first post is a referral code..

landsleaving

ted1 wrote: »

how did you come to those figures
12km =5.60 + (1.76/8*8*12)=€18.80

a taxi would cost: 4.10 +2 (booking fee)+(1.03*12)=€18.46 during the day
or
4.45+2+(1.35*12) =€22.65 after 8

By using 'get quote' on the Uber site and a taxi fare calculator. Looks like the taxi fare calculator was about right anyway. Uber might want to sort their quote thingy out.

TheCardHolder

xaoifsx wrote: »

http://blog.uber.com/dublin-secret-ubers


if you read the blog... the uber company promtional code is 'UberDublin'

The OP's first post is a referral code..

beanian

Their City Centre - Airport fare is €65 (flat rate listed on their homepage). That is absolutely ridiculous! Even more so when you consider the following:

Jervis Street - Drumcondra= €12
Drumcondra- Airport =€23

Total = €35

Jervis Street to Airport = €65

WTF?

Their other fares seem 5-10% more expensive than a regular joer

xaoifsx

TheCardHolder wrote: »

haha sorry. I thought of it too when I seen it you could share your own code and then said.............hold on a minute........

ted1

landsleaving wrote: »

By using 'get quote' on the Uber site and a taxi fare calculator. Looks like the taxi fare calculator was about right anyway. Uber might want to sort their quote thingy out.

yeah the site says .44c/min or 1.76 mile taxes charge per minute when the speed drops below 21km

also can they legally charge per mile, doesn't the law insist on Metric units.

so will they be Taxi, Hackney or Limo licences.

Hackneys and limos can't work off a clock use bus lanes and need an agreed fare at start of journey. so rules our per minute billing

if tis taxi they are restricted to max fares.

************************************************
Taxis
Under current Regulations, the maximum taxi fare is the highest amount you can be charged by a taxi driver. The National Transport Authority has the power to set the maximum taxi fares.

Taxi fares are calculated by a piece of equipment called a taximeter, displayed in the front of the vehicle. The meter calculates the fare by time and distance. All taxi meters must be tested and sealed before being used in taxis. This is done by the Legal Metrology Service (LMS). The Legal Metrology Service is part of the National Standards Association of Ireland (NSAI) and is responsible for enforcing the law on how measuring instruments are used in business.

Hackneys
Hackneys do not have taximeters (that is, equipment installed to record taxi fares) installed and therefore maximum charges do not apply. All fares must be agreed between the driver and passenger before the journey begins.

Limousines
As with hackneys, limousines do not have taximeters installed so again, maximum charges don’t apply. If you choose to hire the services of a limousine, you must agree any fares with the driver before your journey begins.

*************************************************************

landsleaving

They're none of the above as far as I can tell. They 'link drivers to passengers' or some such nonsense - so basically they set prices and have a website/office/app or whatever else, and you use that to find someone to give you a lift. Who happens to be registered with them/working for them and driving one of their cars.

It all seems a bit... dodgy. But I guess they'll do well with businesspeople travelling here who know the service, or don't know the taxis - hence the gouging for the airport to Dublin fare.

Aha, found some blurb: "By seamlessly connecting riders to drivers through our apps, we make cities more accessible, opening up more possibilities for riders and more business for drivers."

ted1

landsleaving wrote: »

They're none of the above as far as I can tell. They 'link drivers to passengers' or some such nonsense - so basically they set prices and have a website/office/app or whatever else, and you use that to find someone to give you a lift. Who happens to be registered with them/working for them and driving one of their cars.

It all seems a bit... dodgy. But I guess they'll do well with businesspeople travelling here who know the service, or don't know the taxis - hence the gouging for the airport to Dublin fare.

Aha, found some blurb: "By seamlessly connecting riders to drivers through our apps, we make cities more accessible, opening up more possibilities for riders and more business for drivers."

They would have to be one of the above and have a SPSV licence.
http://www.nationaltransport.ie/taxi-and-bus-licensing/taxi/spsv-vehicle-licensing/

Google has invested €185m in them so i'm sure there legit...

Jesus Wept

riders

The Backwards Man

Love the disclaimer that reads 'We are not a transportation company'

Might as well hitch a ride with a joyrider heading in your direction, the insurance cover will be the same.

ShoulderChip

I don't get this,

It is a fantastic offer a single trip under twenty euro for free and yet the OP has just been hit by jargon and opinions, can ye not just thank him for the offer and set up a thread in some transportation/legal/**** forum to discuss the intricacies of the service away from here?

Jesus Wept

The Backwards Man wrote: »

Love the disclaimer that reads 'We are not a transportation company'

Might as well hitch a ride with a joyrider heading in your direction, the insurance cover will be the same.

Are you a taxi driver? They have received funding to the tune of 185m from google, they are obvlious a serious company.

Etnies

madmoe wrote: »

I wonder what the National Taxi Drivers' Union (NTDU) and the others will have to say about this!?

Who the **** cares?

landsleaving

ShoulderChip wrote: »

I don't get this,

It is a fantastic offer a single trip under twenty euro for free and yet the OP has just been hit by jargon and opinions, can ye not just thank him for the offer and set up a thread in some transportation/legal/**** forum to discuss the intricacies of the service away from here?

There's a **** forum? I'm there!

Our Year wrote: »

Are you a taxi driver? They have received funding to the tune of 185m from google, they are obvlious a serious company.

Maybe just a Forbes reader... http://www.forbes.com/sites/robertwood/2014/01/08/big-liabilities-for-uber-sidecar-and-lyft/

The Backwards Man

landsleaving wrote: »

There's a **** forum? I'm there!



Maybe just a Forbes reader... http://www.forbes.com/sites/robertwood/2014/01/08/big-liabilities-for-uber-sidecar-and-lyft/

Forbes is too high-brow for me.

http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/local/san_francisco&id=9379471

McDook

App keeps crashing for me as soon as I hit set location.
And I was going to use it tonight
BAck to Hailo

d1234

So how much would it cost to get from the city centre to Ballsbridge?

ted1

Mr.S wrote: »

Download the app and get the estimate!

From quick browse to usual routes that I get with Hailo, it only seems to be a few euro extra - well worth for the nicer car, driver etc etc.

My route home from town is usually about €12-13 and with Uber it was €16

Nice free ride home with the €20 voucher!

Will deff use again.

edit: I think the prices atm are at a discounted rate, so it'l go up when it launches properly.

Still, nice service!

What type car was it? Taxi etc? Did the driver display a PSV licence?

Zascar

I used this in Boston so now I cannot re register as they have my mobile. Any way around this so I can use the voucher?

ShoulderChip

Zascar wrote: »

I used this in Boston so now I cannot re register as they have my mobile. Any way around this so I can use the voucher?

well how do they validate it? do they send a text if so you need to get a new number (register with a new sim card or ask a friend / someone who doesnt live in dublin to get the code sent to theirs)

if they dont validate the phone number then just put in a fake one.

Zascar

Possibly. When I log in I still have a referral code where i get €20 or anyone I get to sign up - we both get $20 when they take their first uber ride. Is that there same here?

hfallada

There is plenty of business people who will use this. Why would a business executive take a bashed taxi when they can take a comfortable car, when money isnt a issue for them? Its like asking is there a market for business class tickets on planes. Yes as people will pay a premium for luxury and comfort. Which is something you rarely find in a Dublin taxi

Zascar

Absolutely. Loads of people who'd be expensing taxi fares will use this. And plenty of others who have the money and are happy to pay the premium. It's not trying to replace Hailo, its a premium service. I used it loads when in the US with work, got Escalade's etc everywehre

madmoe

Etnies wrote: »

Who the **** cares?

LOLZ

Spook_ie

madmoe wrote: »

LOLZ

Indeed, but why does it want camera permissions!

B0X

Spook_ie wrote: »

Indeed, but why does it want camera permissions!

It can read your CC details with the camera to save you typing.

Yggr of Asgard

I have used uber in a lot of cities and found it great, so I am happy they are in Dublin (especially as I take some very long journeys several times the week) so I'm going to start using them for those longer routes; that is if they have cars available, the "secret mode" they are currently using does not seam to have loads of cars around.

I just hope that the availability is not going down too much with loads of people trying to get a free ride that not really have an interest at all, but I'm sure once the coupon expires its going to be better.

As to the credit card, note that the charge is done from the US (not Ireland), it comes up as ADY*UBER TECHNOLOGIES 866-5761039 CA and when you add the card they will take a 0.00$ (not euro) approval from it to test the card is valid. Future charges than are always in the local currency but still done from the US. So you credit card company fraud protection might kick in when you pay uber followed by a Dublin based charge.

RickyBobby1

Nice Idea. Be a good one If your bringing a lady friend out for a meal

Dublinstiofán

What are google getting out of it? All our credit card numbers?

Spook_ie

B0X wrote: »

It can read your CC details with the camera to save you typing.

Yeah sure, in that case why do you need to input a credit card number to sign up?

Dublinstiofán

Because the cars are not Taxis and can't take cash (I'm assuming)

podgeandrodge

If you've signed up I presume you can now use the app anywhere in the world, i.e you are not restricted to the Irish service?

Inquitus

I note it sets tips to 20% as default!

daRobot

It's a good thing for those who hold limo licences, as their workload could increase quite a bit, as they can't do pickups without a booking.

Thing is though, Ireland isn't really a great market for this. London, I can completely understand, there's much more of a bottle service, roped off nightclub section, wannabe vip culture. It's not the same here at all, we're much more grounded in that sense (and I'm glad for it too)

Nice to have the option of course, but at 50% more, I think I'd rather have another drink/dessert.