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The same is true for Amsterdam

by JelteF 10y ago

Rafert 10y ago
Well, there's UGo and a bunch of other apps/online services for taxis. The problem with all of them is that they're local and there are less drivers on it. For example in Montreal I wanted to try Téo (they use electric cars) but after five minutes of waiting for an available rider I gave up and ordered an Uber instead.
qznc 10y ago
Amsterdam seems to be covered by http://www.taxi.eu http://www.taxi.eu ?
CaptainZapp 10y ago
Why exactly do you need Uber in the city with arguably the best bike infrastructure in the world and no hills, whatsoever? Oh, bad weather? As far I recall Amsterdam has absolute stellar public transportation and if that doesn't cut it an occasional taxi ride is probably a valid option. Oh, there's no app (which I doubt)? What about, like in the old times, just give the dispatcher a ring? To each his own and you're responsible for maintaining your moral compass. I for one never used and never, ever will use Uber. No matter what. This company is morally so reprehensible that I could never justify throwing any money on them.
- avar 10y ago
  I live in Amsterdam and mostly bike around, but sometimes you need to get a car for whatever reason. Uber's much cheaper. I've had a car from the airport into the city go as low as 17 EUR, usually around 25. Hailing a taxi costs at least 40 EUR. It's also very convenient to know the location of your arriving taxi for knowing when to leave a party and leaving out several minutes of explaining the route to the driver. It's also not uncommon for taxi drivers here to drive you a much longer route if they think you're not a local and don't know where they're going. It's happened to me, and several of my friends. Never happened with Uber. I've also found service with Uber to be much better. The first time I tried it here in Amsterdam the driver offered me a bottle of water and asked how I was doing. That had never happened to me once here in Amsterdam. The customer ability to rate drivers does wonders for service over traditional taxi companies.
- sapphire_tomb 10y ago
  > Why exactly do you need Uber in the city with arguably the best bike infrastructure in the world and no hills, whatsoever? Because cycling when drunk is illegal.
clubm8 10y ago
Amsterdam has an amazing public transit system... plus you can basically walk from one end to the other.
benk50 10y ago
Abel seems similar https://rideabel.com https://rideabel.com

The same is true for Amsterdam

by JelteF 10y ago

The same is true for Amsterdam

Well, there's UGo and a bunch of other apps/online services for taxis. The problem with all of them is that they're local and there are less drivers on it. For example in Montreal I wanted to try Téo (they use electric cars) but after five minutes of waiting for an available rider I gave up and ordered an Uber instead.

qznc 10y ago

Amsterdam seems to be covered by http://www.taxi.eu http://www.taxi.eu ?

CaptainZapp 10y ago

Why exactly do you need Uber in the city with arguably the best bike infrastructure in the world and no hills, whatsoever? Oh, bad weather? As far I recall Amsterdam has absolute stellar public transportation and if that doesn't cut it an occasional taxi ride is probably a valid option. Oh, there's no app (which I doubt)? What about, like in the old times, just give the dispatcher a ring? To each his own and you're responsible for maintaining your moral compass. I for one never used and never, ever will use Uber. No matter what. This company is morally so reprehensible that I could never justify throwing any money on them.

avar 10y ago
I live in Amsterdam and mostly bike around, but sometimes you need to get a car for whatever reason. Uber's much cheaper. I've had a car from the airport into the city go as low as 17 EUR, usually around 25. Hailing a taxi costs at least 40 EUR. It's also very convenient to know the location of your arriving taxi for knowing when to leave a party and leaving out several minutes of explaining the route to the driver. It's also not uncommon for taxi drivers here to drive you a much longer route if they think you're not a local and don't know where they're going. It's happened to me, and several of my friends. Never happened with Uber. I've also found service with Uber to be much better. The first time I tried it here in Amsterdam the driver offered me a bottle of water and asked how I was doing. That had never happened to me once here in Amsterdam. The customer ability to rate drivers does wonders for service over traditional taxi companies.
sapphire_tomb 10y ago
> Why exactly do you need Uber in the city with arguably the best bike infrastructure in the world and no hills, whatsoever? Because cycling when drunk is illegal.

clubm8 10y ago

Amsterdam has an amazing public transit system... plus you can basically walk from one end to the other.

benk50 10y ago

Abel seems similar https://rideabel.com https://rideabel.com