There might also be a certain time of the day it is offered. I've seen Uber Austin advertise it on their Twitter feed, mostly after 7 on Friday or Saturday nights. This makes sense since these are higher demand times for services like Uber.
Wayne On 6/17/15, Eileen <eileen.misr...@gmail.com> wrote: > > After reading your post Andy, I opened Uber and didn't see it either. So, it > must only be in certain cities like the last post stated. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jun 16, 2015, at 7:54 PM, Brent Harding <br...@hostany.net> wrote: >> >> I think it's only available in certain cities. I don't have it either. >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: Andy Baracco >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >> Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2015 9:27 PM >> Subject: Re: Gonna give Uber a try for the first time this week >> >> It should be one of the options near the bottom. >> >> Andy >> >> From: Sharonda Greenlaw >> Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2015 7:10 PM >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >> Subject: Re: Gonna give Uber a try for the first time this week >> How do you find Uber pool in the app? I have never seen it but I would >> love to use it. >> >> Sharonda >> Sent from my mobile device; please excuse any mistakes >> >>> On Jun 16, 2015, at 6:26 PM, Andy Baracco <w...@socal.rr.com> wrote: >>> >>> If you want a cheaper Uber ride, they have an option called Uber Pool, >>> which is a shared ride where you might have another rider sharing the >>> car. The fare is about a third less than an Uber X fare. Most of the time >>> I have had direct rides, and never more than one other rider. >>> >>> Andy >>> >>> From: Jenny Wood >>> Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2015 9:46 AM >>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>> Subject: Re: Gonna give Uber a try for the first time this week >>> Hi Keith, >>> >>> As others have said, the app will charge your credit card automatically >>> at the end of the ride. You will see a request to rate your driver and >>> your receipt presented on a screen within the app shortly after the ride >>> is complete. You should also receive a copy of your receipt via Email. >>> As far as tipping, the idea is that you are not required to tip, and I >>> have never had a driver even so much as ask for one. However, I do think >>> it’s a pretty common practice to toss a buck or two their way if you are >>> satisfied with the ride, but again, there should be no expectation or >>> requirement to do so. Pretty much every driver I get at least acts >>> pleasantly surprised to receive any kind of a tip, and whether genuine or >>> not, it makes me (as the rider) feel good. <grin> >>> >>> And yes, one of the ways Uber and Lyft differ from taxies is that they do >>> not charge you per rider. So whether you are riding alone, or have four >>> good buddies with you, the fair is the same. In fact, they have a >>> feature available from within the app to split the fair among riders if >>> you wish. >>> >>> I’ll be honest, I tend to be in the camp of riders that prefers not to >>> give advanced warning about the fact I have a service dog. My own >>> experience has taught me that if I give them any impression whatsoever >>> that they have the option of ditching out of the ride before actually >>> having to talk to me face-to-face, the odds of being denied go up >>> dramatically. But having said that, I have *never* been denied >>> access by any Uber driver. I know there is a lot of effort put forth by >>> blind folks to run the company into the ground based on some bad >>> experiences, the same bad experiences that could and do occur with so >>> many other companies, but I feel like it’s important to recognize that >>> there isn’t really some big conspiracy to shut out the blind people, >>> and acknowledge that there are many very good, kind drivers out there who >>> abide by the rules on a daily basis. In fact, I have had at least one >>> driver who made it very clear, in very polite terms mind you, that he >>> does not now, and has never liked dogs, but he said he still has respect >>> for service dogs and their ability to help people, and he also knows he >>> is required to transport them regardless of his preferences. I was very >>> impressed by his candor and ability to set aside his personal preferences >>> for the sake of his job and respect for others. But whether or not you >>> choose to notify the driver ahead of time is up to you of course, and you >>> can contact the driver directly via the app I believe. >>> -- >>> >>> Jenny Wood >>> Phone: (972 989-3894 >>> Email: kc5...@gmail.com >>> Facebook/Twitter: KC5GNI >>> “I’m the kid who has this habit of dreaming, >>> Sometimes gets me in trouble too. >>> But the truth is, >>> I could no more stop dreaming, >>> Than I could make them all come true.” >>> — “The Kid” Buddy Mondlock >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>> On Jun 16, 2015, at 11:18 AM, SSEric <sseri...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> And, the company is totally quiet on the issue. They don't give an >>>> option >>>> for tipping and say it isn't required. I've had one driver refuse >>>> sighting >>>> company policy, but, every other one has gratefully accepted. Either it >>>> is >>>> or it is not acceptable, and the company should clearly say so. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On >>>> Behalf >>>> Of Brent Harding >>>> Sent: Sunday, June 14, 2015 8:52 PM >>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>>> Subject: Re: Gonna give Uber a try for the first time this week >>>> >>>> The fixed tip thing in Uber is only for actual taxis that some cities >>>> let >>>> you book with Uber. Otherwise, there is no tip option. >>>> >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>> From: "Cristóbal" <crismuno...@gmail.com> >>>> To: <viphone@googlegroups.com> >>>> Sent: Saturday, June 13, 2015 5:11 PM >>>> Subject: RE: Gonna give Uber a try for the first time this week >>>> >>>> >>>> As far as the dog, while in theory, you and your service animal are >>>> protected udner the ADA, in practice, you may find the reality to be >>>> totally >>>> >>>> different. Maybe the best way to avoid any unpleasant issues or drivers >>>> when >>>> >>>> it comes to the dog is to have your profile photo of you and your dog >>>> all >>>> harnessed and ready to go. At least this way, whoever accepts your fair >>>> when >>>> >>>> you put out a request should at the very least be aware that you have a >>>> >>>> guide. >>>> I know with Lyft, you can at the end of the ride when rating the driver >>>> also >>>> >>>> tip a set amount or enter in an amount you deem fit. I haven't used Uber >>>> in >>>> a while, but don’t' recall this being an option in the app. I believe >>>> you >>>> can set a fixed tip amount within your profile page online. I don’t' >>>> know if >>>> >>>> that's ideal in case you get a rude or crappy driver, but there you go. >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On >>>> Behalf >>>> Of blindcowgirl1...@gmail.com >>>> Sent: Saturday, June 13, 2015 1:58 PM >>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>>> Subject: Re: Gonna give Uber a try for the first time this week >>>> >>>> At the end of the ride, the app automatically charges your credit card. >>>> >>>> There is no way to add a tip. If your city offers lift, that app does >>>> offer >>>> that capability. As far as a dog, while trying to stay on topic for this >>>> >>>> list, I admit that I am not one to inform the driver ahead of time. Uber >>>> >>>> does have some issues with refusing to take dog users, I am of the >>>> opinion >>>> that is their problem. 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