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yah, do these parascite companies think any of us like them? if i could summon an actual cab from my phone while innebriated, i would. we like your apps you stupid shites. we hate you. pay your fucking workers
I hate to be that guy, but you've been able to summon taxis via phone pretty much for as long as either have existed.
But I get what you mean, the app is the game-changer. I've had dispatch schedule a taxi for me and then they just didn't show up. π€·ββοΈ No way to track or check the progress...
Plus, with the app, thereβs transparent up front pricing.
Good luck getting that from an NYC cab.
And, depending on the location, it works in other states/countries as well.
Right, so the difference is that they built a system that actually provides service.
But they aren't paying the people enough that do the actual work for said service.
Yes, that's the problem with it.
In Japan they have the Go app that allows you to hail and pay for a taxi ride directly in the app. You pay all of the regular dates and fees. The app just adds an additional fee on top to pay for the service.
It was incredibly useful and easy to use. You could even see when the taxi accepted the ride, track their progress, and message the driver if there was a question.
I think ride sharing services are forbidden in Japan. But this app seems like the best of both worlds.