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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu
All Uber is, is another Mini Cab service. The reason why Black Cabs are up un arms about is, they are governed by local Authority. On how much they can charge. And they have to train a long time, to pass the test.
And Black Cabs have to pay a surcharge to park at Heathrow. Whereas Mini Cabs don't.
Mini Cabs or Uber, is another way they can charge you the earth. And people think they cannot complain, well they can.
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Probably not a good idea to try and get people to feel sorry for black cab drivers.
They charge a hell of a lot for what they offer, and still do make hefty profits. Also, my dad was a minicab driver and he frequently said that as soon as most black cab drivers saw that at least two people in a car, and saw two aerials, they would do their utmost to make things difficult for the driver of that car. Of course, that's not a problem now, with a lot of mini cab drivers using mobiles rather than radio.
Uber is fine, in my opinion. I've used it a few times. They are cheaper than some local mini cab firms, more expensive than others.
I have read in the past that TFL went a bit easy on them during the licencing process, and have read enough reports about Uber drivers attacking passengers that I would be inclined to question their background checking, however.