Less safe how? Not trying to disagree at all, I only have surface-level knowledge about any of this so I just want to know the reasons. I’ve had friends with REALLY bad experiences from illegal/underground taxis before Uber etc was a thing but none I can think of since then. I’m sure there are very valid reasons and just want to know them.
Uber has criminal background checks too. In fact, they take their policy very seriously. If you find you get into an uber and your driver is Paul, but it should have been Sara… (no this has never happened to me, ever…). You just call the safety line, or i also think there’s an in-app function.
Still supporting cabs first, but i felt it needed to be clarified.
Test_Tickles@lemmynsfw.com 6 months ago
And less safety.
CaptnNMorgan@reddthat.com 6 months ago
But you get to know how much you’re paying before you even confirm it
Stupidmanager@lemmy.world 6 months ago
Most taxis have that now too, and you can ask for the flat rate too. most drivers will quote you on longer trips exactly the price.
CaptnNMorgan@reddthat.com 6 months ago
I’m not even sure if we have taxi’s where I live, I don’t think I’ve seen one irl except for the few times I went to Chicago.
Muscar@discuss.online 6 months ago
Less safe how? Not trying to disagree at all, I only have surface-level knowledge about any of this so I just want to know the reasons. I’ve had friends with REALLY bad experiences from illegal/underground taxis before Uber etc was a thing but none I can think of since then. I’m sure there are very valid reasons and just want to know them.
Test_Tickles@lemmynsfw.com 6 months ago
Cab companies have stricter safety regulations and background checks for their drivers.
Stupidmanager@lemmy.world 6 months ago
Uber has criminal background checks too. In fact, they take their policy very seriously. If you find you get into an uber and your driver is Paul, but it should have been Sara… (no this has never happened to me, ever…). You just call the safety line, or i also think there’s an in-app function.
Still supporting cabs first, but i felt it needed to be clarified.