Currently, in the CIS countries, the Uber taxi system is gaining more and more popularity. She came to us from America and already fell in love with many drivers and passengers. What is remarkable about the Uber taxi system? Feedback from drivers suggests that the innovation allowed them not to waste time and gas to pick up a client from the other end of the city. I like this system and those in a hurry about their business. About taxi Uber passengers reviews can be heard only enthusiastic. After all, with such a system, the car does not have to wait long.
Customers of many cities in Russia leave positive feedback about Uber taxis. St. Petersburg and Moscow were the first cities in our country in which this service was launched. Later, this system began to operate in Yekaterinburg, and today it can be used in Sochi and Perm, Khabarovsk, Yaroslavl and several other settlements.
Service History
A new Uber taxi system has appeared in San Francisco. It was in this city, where in just one decade the number of inhabitants increased by three hundred thousand people, dispatching services did not think about how to reduce the time for customer service. This served as a prerequisite for the idea of establishing order in the field of transportation. At first, Travis Kalanik took up the development of the new system, and then Garret Kample, who created applications for the commercial search of web pages, began to help him. The first prototype of such a service appeared in March 2009 and was intended only for the iPhone.
Testing of the new system took place in January 2010. At first, Kalanik and Kample used three cars that served passengers in New York. However, they soon began to hire new drivers.
Soon, the application has become very popular. And already in November 2010, a new version was developed for Android. In the first half of next year, the service began operating in Boston, Seattle and Chicago. At the same time, Uber cabs began to gain popularity in Paris.
Initially, entrepreneurs relied on the work of business-class machines. However, in July 2012, UberX appeared on the passenger transportation market. Thanks to this service, customers could order a middle class car.
California was the first US state where the system received legislative support. This happened in 2013, when the new company was valued at $ 3.7 billion.
And today, Uber cabs have already arrived in many cities of the world. Reviews of drivers who are still taking orders by phone or putting a “Free” sign under glass are very negative in this regard. They are protesting against the new service, gathering for rallies and demanding a ban on innovation. The result of such a strike in Paris - burned cars, blocked airports and brawls.
In Russia, many professional carriers are also unhappy with Uber taxis. Testimonials from drivers in Moscow, St. Petersburg and other cities indicate the emergence of fairly strong competitors that create difficulties for their business.
The essence of the service
What is a Uber taxi system? The reviews of the company's employees claim that this is truly a revolutionary service. It is a well-thought-out system through which communication is made between the client and the driver. The service is so convenient and safe that all owners of smartphones with the iOS or Android operating system download their applications.
At the same time, the client has the opportunity not only to order a car that is relevant to him, but also to track his proximity. In addition, the system will send to the person only the car that is geographically located closest. That is why it becomes profitable to work in Uber (taxi). Feedback from drivers suggests that such a service allows them to significantly save fuel.
Payment
How does a customer pay for a Uber taxi? Feedback from drivers and passengers confirms that here the company meets all available wishes.
Payment for a taxi ride of this service can be made both in cash and non-cash. Before starting the trip, the user must choose the method by which he will settle accounts with the driver. Money can be withdrawn from a bank card tied to the application, or given in cash.
The only negative is the inability to combine the calculation. That is, the passenger is not given the right to give part of the money in cash, having paid the remaining amount for the trip with a card. There can be only one calculation method, and it should be selected by clicking on a specific option.
What does a passenger need to know?
In order to book and pay for the trip, a person needs to have a verified Uber account. It should be borne in mind that the choice of calculation method depends entirely on the client. The driver is not entitled to insist on payment in cash.
According to passenger reviews, they like the fact that they can calculate the preliminary cost of the trip. Options for this are available in the Uber app. The driver does not need to tip.
Attractive rates
Do you know why customers leave so many positive reviews about Uber taxis? The fact is that people are largely attracted to the lowered rates of this service. This is the main reason that allowed the innovation to entice the majority of customers of old taxi services to themselves.
What is the new Uber service? Driver reviews indicate that he actually replaced a whole taxi fleet. A revolutionary service is able to connect customers and drivers, determine prices and make money transactions.
This simplified workflow (compared to other carriers) allows Uber to reduce prices to the lowest possible level. At the same time, ordinary taxis remain out of work. Machines of the new service come to customers faster and carry for a small fee.
Inability to cut prices
Of course, taxi drivers from all over the world where the Uber service began to work can be understood. Today, a serious competitor prevents them from working. The tariffs that exist at Uber are noticeably lower than the high prices offered by professional carriers. Yes, for a simple driver, a taxi service is an expensive business. For example, in London, a driver who sits behind the wheel of a famous cab needs to undergo a three-year training course, at the end of which it is necessary to answer questions after passing five exams. You can only hand them in if you have a good knowledge of the city. Literally by heart, such a driver should know about three hundred routes, twenty thousand different sights and organizations, and also with confidence to find the location of twenty-five thousand streets. In addition, for work you will need to obtain a license. And that’s two hundred and fifty pounds. In France, such a license is even more expensive - 100,000 euros. In this case, the state assumes strict regulation of tariffs and regulates the operating conditions of the carrier. This provides French drivers with high returns.
All of the above leads to the fact that professionals do not like Uber (taxi). Reviews of drivers of official services are usually negative. After all, the new service “takes” passengers directly from the curb and delivers them to the right place for mere pennies.
What cars work in Uber?
This service offers its customers various car segments. These are all models from premium to minibuses that accommodate a large number of passengers. It doesn’t matter which car will be delivered to you. The price for the trip will be formed only from:
- a fixed amount for the supply of the machine;
- payment of time and mileage.
Partnership
Becoming an employee of a new progressive service is quite simple. To do this, you need to register on the company's website as a driver. It is important to meet the following criteria:
- have at least three years of experience as a driver of a car;
- possess the citizenship of the country in which passengers will be transported;
- be over 21 years old.
What other requirements does Uber have for its employees? Passenger reviews from drivers should only be positive. And for this, the person sitting at the wheel, it is important to politely and culturally communicate not only with their customers, but also with other people. In addition, the company accepts only tidy people for work. All Uber taxi drivers should wear a neutral shirt and trousers.
Work is carried out on your own car. A car can also be rented. A prerequisite is a vehicle insurance policy.
Attractive to many is working at Uber. Feedback from drivers who have already become employees of the company suggests that such employment is official. And for this you will need to provide the employer with a specific set of documents, take training courses and install the Uber application on your gadget.
The reviews of the drivers confirm that after passing through all the above procedures, the newly hired employee of the company appears online, and orders begin to arrive in his name.
What makes Uber more attractive? The reviews of the drivers of St. Petersburg, Moscow and other cities suggest that you can earn money in this service at any convenient time. The company accepts not only full-time, but also part-time jobs.
What car do you need?
According to Uber taxi drivers, the employee of the new service is important not only the desire to work. Much depends on his car. There are certain criteria when choosing a vehicle:
- age no more than 3-4 years;
- neat appearance without scratches and dents;
- technical serviceability.
In addition, regardless of weather conditions, the machine must be clean inside and out.
Pay for labor
Of course, the main goal that a person pursues while working in a Uber taxi is to earn a decent income. It should be borne in mind that some factors will influence the size of a specific amount, namely:
- city of transportation;
- size of bonus odds.
Eighty percent of the cost of the trip is credited to the driver’s account. Companies get the remaining 20%. However, sometimes bonus odds completely cover the withdrawn commission. In such cases, the driver can receive the entire amount from the transportation of passengers at his own expense.
Pros and cons of service
Before you get a job at Uber, you need to consider all the positive and negative aspects of such a solution. So, the pros are:
- official employment;
- receiving orders using a convenient application;
- the location of customers in the immediate vicinity of the car;
- the ability to accept the order or refuse it;
- high wages.
What are the disadvantages of work:
- short, not always profitable trips;
- receiving ratings from passengers that affect further cooperation with the company;
- the need for vehicle maintenance.
Having considered all the pros and cons, everyone must make their own choices. But, of course, if a person has a desire to work behind the wheel and there are no more favorable prospects, this option will be quite good.