Are any apps like Uber popular in Ireland yet?

DoYouEvenLift · 01-03-2015 01:19PM #1

Ubers basically an app where anyone can be a taxi and I've heard from people in america about some funny experiences with drivers and how it seems better than a normal business taxi.

Has anyone here tried it or something like it yet and have positive feedback? And was it cheaper than actual taxis?

kneemos · 01-03-2015 01:25PM

You'll need a license,insurance and a DOE test first.

gozunda · 01-03-2015 01:27PM

The liability / insurance implications of 'hiring' yourself out as a taxi would be potentially crippling.

I wouldn't recommend it .,,

DoYouEvenLift · 01-03-2015 01:33PM

Probably should've clarified, not looking to drive, I'm looking to get drives and want to hear if it's usable in Ireland yet

kneemos · 01-03-2015 01:35PM

DoYouEvenLift wrote: »

Probably should've clarified, not looking to drive, I'm looking to get drives and want to hear if it's usable in Ireland yet

It's illegal without a license.

The Backwards Man · 01-03-2015 01:37PM

Uber, and their ilk, are the snake oil of the 21st century. Money hoovering middlemen who will be nowhere to be seen when it all ends in tears.

They are only allowed work with licenced SPSVs in Ireland, so far, so can't use their trademarks of price gouging and uninsured and unregulated drivers here just yet. They are being fcuked out of towns, cities, and counties around the world by the truckload though, so I'd say they are a fad that will go the way of zeppelins and hovercraft.

Mezcita · 01-03-2015 01:40PM

The Backwards Man wrote: »

They are being fcuked out of towns, cities, and counties around the world by the truckload though, so I'd say they are a fad that will go the way of zeppelins and hovercraft.

They are valued at over $41bn dollars. Won't disappear any time soon.

http://www.wsj.com/articles/ubers-new-funding-values-it-at-over-41-billion-1417715938

The Backwards Man · 01-03-2015 01:42PM

Mezcita wrote: »

They are valued at over $41bn dollars. Won't disappear any time soon.

http://www.wsj.com/articles/ubers-new-funding-values-it-at-over-41-billion-1417715938

I'd give them five years, tops.

Mezcita · 01-03-2015 01:44PM

The Backwards Man wrote: »

I'd give them five years, tops.

Why? Because you don't like them as a company?

ANXIOUS · 01-03-2015 01:46PM

Hailo seems to be the most popular one in ireland.

snubbleste · 01-03-2015 01:47PM

Where'sDepub app is the most popular, followed closely by Supermacs app

The Backwards Man · 01-03-2015 01:50PM

Mezcita wrote: »

Why? Because you don't like them as a company?

Na, because it is doomed to fail.

Mezcita · 01-03-2015 01:52PM

The Backwards Man wrote: »

Na, because it is doomed to fail.

Let me guess. You're a taxi driver.

DoYouEvenLift · 01-03-2015 01:56PM

ANXIOUS wrote: »

Hailo seems to be the most popular one in ireland.

Lovely!

Mint Aero · 01-03-2015 02:14PM

Great idea. Mate of mine was doing this for years back in our college days, long before smartphones and apps. Just park up next a chippy of a night out roll down the window and shout "here boss fiver a lift a home" made decent money from it and had great craic.

She had big tits too. That helped. :pac:

DoYouEvenLift · 01-03-2015 02:16PM

Mint Aero wrote: »

Great idea. Mate of mine was doing this for years back in our college days, long before smartphones and apps. Just park up next a chippy of a night out roll down the window and shout "here boss fiver a lift a home" made decent money from it and had great craic.

She had big tits too. That helped. :pac:

Is she a traveller?

The Backwards Man · 01-03-2015 02:22PM

Mezcita wrote: »

Let me guess. You're a taxi driver.

Na, I just see it for what it is, Marge vs, the Monorail on a grand scale.

Mint Aero wrote: »

Great idea. Mate of mine was doing this for years back in our college days, long before smartphones and apps. Just park up next a chippy of a night out roll down the window and shout "here boss fiver a lift a home" made decent money from it and had great craic.

She had big tits too. That helped. :pac:

I assume the Revenue and her insurance company also thought it was mighty craic? And her clients would have laughed all the way to the operating theatre if she had an accident?

Micky Dolenz · 01-03-2015 02:26PM

I've used it a few times (Rome) it isn't much cheaper than a cab, you make a bit of a saving if you call them from your home. Normal cabs turn on the meter once they receive your call and leave the rank.

But if I was leaving a bar or something I would just flag down a cab.

The uber cars are all quite flash though.

Mint Aero · 01-03-2015 02:26PM

DoYouEvenLift wrote: »

Is she a traveller?

Everyone sounds like a traveller when I do my inner voice

mitch_93 · 01-03-2015 02:26PM

I used uber many times while in America and its not as good as it's made out to be. For starters there's no cash it's paid by card nor is the a meter so you have no idea how much you're being charged until after the ride when you receive a text. I also didn't find it cheaper then getting a taxi.

whupdedo · 01-03-2015 02:32PM

Mint Aero wrote: »

She had big tits too. That helped. :pac:

If theirs a situation that cant be improved by bigger tits, ive never heard of it :pac:

Mint Aero · 01-03-2015 02:34PM

The Backwards Man wrote: »

I assume the Revenue and her insurance company also thought it was mighty craic? And her clients would have laughed all the way to the operating theatre if she had an accident?

You've never given a mate a lift :rolleyes:

If you did and they offered ya petrol money, ya'd be like begorrah no, the Revenue boss are squeezing me balls :rolleyes:

Here backwards man give me a lift to shops? "Can't boss, are you gonna laugh all the way to the operating theatre if I have an accident"

Your mates must love you :rolleyes:

The Backwards Man · 01-03-2015 02:39PM

Mint Aero wrote: »

You've never given a mate a lift :rolleyes:

If you did and they offered ya petrol money, ya'd be like begorrah no, the Revenue boss are squeezing me balls :rolleyes:

Here backwards man give me a lift to shops? "Can't boss, are you gonna laugh all the way to the operating theatre if I have an accident"

Your mates must love you :rolleyes:

They do love me actually, because I'd never be as low or as lousy as to charge them for a favour.:)

Are any apps like Uber popular in Ireland yet?

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