Taxi Uber: reviews of drivers, passengers

Currently, in the territory of the CIS countries, the Uber taxi system is gaining more and more popularity. She came to us from America and was already fond of many drivers and passengers. What is remarkable about the Uber taxi system? The drivers' comments indicate that the innovation allowed them not to waste time and gasoline to pick up a client from the other end of the city. I like this system and those who are in a hurry on their business. About the taxi Uber reviews of passengers can be heard only enthusiastic. After all, with such a system, the car does not have to wait very long.

Clients of many Russian cities leave positive about Uber taxi reviews. SPb and Moscow were the first cities on the territory of our country, in which this service was launched. Later this system became operational in Yekaterinburg, and today it can be used in Sochi and in Perm, Khabarovsk, Yaroslavl and a number of other settlements.

Service history

The new Uber taxi system appeared in San Francisco. It was in this city, where in just one decade the number of residents increased by 300,000 people, the dispatch services did not think about how to reduce the time for customer service. This served as a prerequisite for the emergence of the idea of establishing order in the sphere of transportation. Initially, the development of the new system was engaged Travis Kalanik, and then he began to help Garret Kampl, who created applications for commercial search for web pages. The first prototype of this service appeared in March 2009 and was intended only for the iPhone.

The testing of the new system took place in January 2010. At the beginning, Kalanik and Kampl used three cars that served passengers in New York. However, soon they began to hire new drivers.

Soon the application became very popular. And in November 2010 a new version was developed, designed for Android. In the first half of next year, the service began operating in Boston, Seattle and Chicago. At the same time, the Uber taxi began to gain popularity in Paris.

Initially, entrepreneurs were counting on the work of business-class machines. However, in July 2012, UberX appeared on the passenger transportation market. Thanks to this service, customers could order a middle class car.

The first US state, where the system received legislative support, was California. This happened in 2013, when the new company was valued at 3.7 billion dollars.

And today in many cities of the world came a taxi Uber. Reviews of drivers who are still taking orders by phone or placing a "Free" sign under the glass are very negative about this. They protest against the new service, going to rallies and demanding the prohibition of innovation. The result of such a strike in Paris is burned cars, blocked airports and scuffles.

In Russia, many professional carriers are also unhappy with the Uber taxi. Reviews of drivers in Moscow, St. Petersburg and other cities indicate the emergence of quite strong competitors, creating difficulties for their business.

The essence of the service

What is the Uber taxi system? Reviews of the company's employees claim that this is a truly revolutionary service. It is a thoughtful system through which communication between the client and the driver is carried out. The service is so convenient and safe that its applications are downloaded to itself by all owners of smartphones with the operating system iOS or Android.

At the same time, the customer has the opportunity not only to order an actual car for him, but also to track his approach. In addition, the system will send to the person only the machine that is geographically closest. That is why it becomes profitable to work in Uber (taxi). The drivers' comments indicate that such a service allows them to significantly save fuel.

Payment

How does the customer calculate for a Uber taxi? Reviews of drivers and passengers confirm that here the company also meets all the wishes.

Payment for a trip in a taxi of this service can be made both in cash and by cashless way. Even before the commencement of the trip, the user must choose the method by which he will settle with the driver. Money can be withdrawn from a bank card attached to the application, or given in cash.

The only downside is the lack of the ability to combine the calculation. That is, the passenger is not given the right to give part of the money in cash, paying the remaining amount for the trip card. The calculation method can be only one, and it should be selected by clicking on a particular option.

What do you need to know the passenger?

In order to book and pay for a trip, a person must have a confirmed Uber account. It should be borne in mind that the choice of the method of calculation entirely depends on the client. Insist on paying in cash the driver is not allowed.

According to the passengers, they like the fact that they can calculate the provisional cost of the trip. Options for this are available in the Uber application. Tipping to give the driver is not necessary.

Attractive rates

And do you know why customers about the Uber taxi leave so many positive reviews? The matter is that people in many respects are attracted to the understated tariffs of this service. This is the main reason that allowed innovation to attract to itself the majority of customers of old taxi services.

What is the new Uber service? The responses of the drivers indicate that it actually replaced a whole taxis. The revolutionary service is able to link customers and drivers, determine prices and carry out money transactions.

This simplified scheme of operation (compared to other carriers) allows Uber to lower prices to the lowest possible level. In this case, ordinary taxis are out of work. The machines of the new service come to customers faster and carry for a small fee.

The impossibility of reducing prices

Of course, taxi drivers of all countries of the world, where the Uber service began to work, can be understood. Today they are hampered by a serious competitor. Tariffs that exist with Uber are noticeably lower than those offered by professional carriers. Yes, for a simple driver the taxi service is an expensive business. For example, in London, a driver who sits behind the wheel of a famous cab, must pass a three-year course of study, at the end of which it is supposed to answer questions after passing five exams. You can hand them over only if you have a good knowledge of the city. Literally, such a driver should know about three hundred routes, twenty thousand different sights and organizations, and also confidently find the location of twenty-five thousand streets. In addition, you will need to obtain a license for work. And this sum is two hundred and fifty pounds. In France, such a license is even more expensive - 100,000 euros. At the same time, the state takes on a strict regulation of tariffs and regulates the working conditions of the carrier. This provides French drivers with high incomes.

All of the above leads to the fact that professionals do not like Uber (taxi). Reviews of drivers of official services, as a rule, are negative. After all, passengers are "taken away" by the new service directly from the roadside and deliver them to the right place for mere pennies.

What kind of machines work in Uber?

This service offers its customers various segments of the car. These are all models from the premium class and up to the taxis that accommodate a large number of passengers. It does not matter which car will be served to you. The price of the trip will be formed only from:

- a fixed amount for the supply of the machine;

- payment of time and mileage.

Partnership

Becoming an employee of the new progressive service is quite simple. To do this, you will need to register on the company's website as a driver. It is important to meet the following criteria:

- have at least three years of experience as a driver of a car;

- to possess the citizenship of the country in which the passenger transportation will be carried out;

- Be over 21 years old.

What other requirements does Uber have to their employees? Reviews of the drivers by the passengers should be only positive. And for this, it is important for the person sitting behind the wheel to communicate politely and culturally not only with his clients, but also with other people. In addition, the company takes to work only neat people. All Uber cab drivers should have a neutral shirt and trousers.

Work is carried out on your own car. The machine can also be rented. An obligatory condition is an insurance policy for a vehicle.

Attractive to many is the work in Uber. Reviews of drivers who have already become employees of the company, say that such employment is official. And for this you will need to provide the employer with a certain package of documents, take training courses and install the Uber application on your gadget.

The drivers' feedback is confirmed by the fact that after passing all the above procedures the newly received employee of the company appears online and orders are being taken in his name.

What else is attractive to Uber? Reviews drivers of St. Petersburg, Moscow and other cities say that you can earn money in this service at any convenient time. The company takes on work not only with full, but also with part-time employment.

What kind of car do you need?

According to the Uber taxi drivers, it is not only the desire to work that is important to the employee of the new service. Much depends on his car. There are certain criteria when choosing a vehicle:

- the age is no more than 3-4 years;

- neat appearance without scratches and dents;

- technical serviceability.

In addition, regardless of weather conditions, the machine must be clean inside and outside.

Payment for labor

Of course, the main goal pursued by a person, getting a job in a taxi, "Uber", is to get a decent income. It should be borne in mind that the size of a particular amount will be affected by several factors, namely:

- the city of transportation;

- size of bonus coefficients.

Eighty percent of the cost of the trip comes to the driver's account. Companies receive the remaining 20%. However, sometimes the bonus coefficients completely cover the withdrawn commission. In such cases, the driver can receive to his account the entire amount from the carriage of passengers.

Advantages and disadvantages of the service

Before you get a job with Uber, you need to consider all the positive and negative aspects of such a solution. So, the arguments "for":

- official employment;

- Receiving orders using a convenient application;

- finding customers in the immediate vicinity of the car;

- the ability to accept or refuse an order;

- High pay.

What are the disadvantages of the work:

- short, not always profitable trips;

- obtaining ratings from passengers who influence further cooperation with the company;

- the need for the maintenance of the car.

Having considered all the arguments for and against, everyone must make his own choice. But, of course, if a person has a desire to work at the wheel and there are no more advantageous prospects, such an option will become quite good.