tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141932539860553199.post1006288794364089416..comments2024-03-05T10:52:24.691+00:00Comments on Mark Wadsworth: "Berlin bans Uber app citing protection of taxi driver privileges"Mark Wadsworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07733511175178098449noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141932539860553199.post-6167475773039509982014-08-16T12:18:22.335+01:002014-08-16T12:18:22.335+01:00TS, I think different councils do it differently, ...TS, I think different councils do it differently, but those seem like sensible rules to me. <br /><br />L, good point. I'm sure that Uber will have thought of that. <br /><br />DP, agreed. But I can understand why established mini cab firms (with lots of drivers) are against it, but surely individual mini cab drivers would be in favour?<br /><br />Kj: <i>"What on earth is the difference between an uber cab and any other minicab?"</i><br /><br />Good question. I have no idea. As far as I can see, minicab drivers can use Uber and it is to their benefit - you don't need to work for a larger firm with an office near the train station, you can be a one-man band much more easily.Mark Wadsworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07733511175178098449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141932539860553199.post-49049232775236519282014-08-15T23:21:41.324+01:002014-08-15T23:21:41.324+01:00What on earth is the difference between an uber ca...What on earth is the difference between an uber cab and any other minicab? I believe the problem in Berlin is that a taxi driver is something instituionalized, borne of protectionism and sympathetically solving information assymetry and price transparency, something an app does easily. Kjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13530243002915410700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141932539860553199.post-90782314134961418012014-08-15T21:02:00.663+01:002014-08-15T21:02:00.663+01:00You're correct, MW. Kudos to Transport for Lon...You're correct, MW. Kudos to Transport for London who are (at the moment) standing firm against calls for the same sort of ban in London. <br /><br />For probably the first time ever, the black cab unions and minicab associations are in agreement. They want Uber taken out of their market. They've taken time out from throwing rocks at each other and trying to use public sector to enforce protectionism, and are now instead joining forces against the new entrant. Says a lot, that. Dick Puddlecotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01481866882188932892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141932539860553199.post-67696126275749547392014-08-15T13:37:37.887+01:002014-08-15T13:37:37.887+01:00In any event its up to Uber to ensure that their d...In any event its up to Uber to ensure that their drivers are ensured. They should be very worried about reputational damage if they aren't.Lolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04586735342675041312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141932539860553199.post-13260911632834814862014-08-15T11:20:03.584+01:002014-08-15T11:20:03.584+01:00The UK has this about right - you need a license t...The UK has this about right - you need a license to drive a minicab, but the requirements are insured car, clean driving license, clean criminal record. Pay the fairly small fee (something like £50/yr where I live).<br /><br />If you then want to drive for A2B Cabs or Uber, it's up to you.Tim Almondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13369256383976094670noreply@blogger.com