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This is in response to a proposed strike by London "Black Cabs" which are licensed to be hailed. I think they are a little worried as Uber is nearly as quick as
by cones688 12y ago
This is in response to a proposed strike by London "Black Cabs" which are licensed to be hailed. I think they are a little worried as Uber is nearly as quick as hailing and much quicker than getting a cab through a private hire company (sometimes called minicabs) which are booked through usually calling a central operator who then dispatches the cab.
http://www.ltda.co.uk/campaigns/planned-taxi-demonstration/ http://www.ltda.co.uk/campaigns/planned-taxi-demonstration/
- test1235 12y agoI fail to see how striking is going to help their cause.
- hcho 12y agoThe traffic chaos during their demonstration will be similar to the one we will experience everyday if uber grows unregulated.
- calt 12y agoI fail to see how uber's growth will cause traffic chaos.
- predius 12y agoFrom where I'm standing it seems that the "traffic chaos" is being brought about by the cab drivers, not by Uber...
- tomp 12y agoHow so?
- hcho 12y agoThere are about 20000 black cabs in London which make abrupt pull overs, ridiculous u-turns and blocking lanes 2 mins at a time. Luckily London drivers are familiar with how they look and can prepare ahead for erratic behaviour. Imagine there are 100000 of them, effectively under camouflage.