Uber in Santo Domingo

[Africaida]

o.k.,
for areas with little taxi presence.
well, here in this country, you have almost as many taxis present as there are cars.

Mike

Not exactly, in NY there are more taxis than cars it seems and uber works. I am not sure but it seems to be a side gig for most drivers, I don't think they do it full time. But, there are enough drivers so that a uber car is never than 5 min away.

In Paris, the number of taxis is purposely kept low so that they can charge much higher price and uber is making a killing since it became much more affordable to take uber.

I don't see it as an option for tourist inn DR as you would need internet on the go. For locals in big city, who knows? Price better be attractive, but prices are already low. I don't see a driver accepting barely more than a concho.

 

[MikeFisher]

Not exactly, in NY there are more taxis than cars it seems and uber works. I am not sure but it seems to be a side gig for most drivers, I don't think they do it full time. But, there are enough drivers so that a uber car is never than 5 min away.

In Paris, the number of taxis is purposely kept low so that they can charge much higher price and uber is making a killing since it became much more affordable to take uber.

I don't see it as an option for tourist inn DR as you would need internet on the go. For locals in big city, who knows? Price better be attractive, but prices are already low. I don't see a driver accepting barely more than a concho.

exactly one of my points.
cabbies in the Capital are dead cheap and readily available everywhere.
if Uber driver ride normal average cars as some describe, well, then the users would not be willing to pay more for a Uber shared ride than for a Taxi.
and for a Taxi you don't need a App on a smartphone connected with a bank account/credit card etc.
no comparison to Paris of course.
each place has its own presnet situations/offered services/willing to pay specific rates etc etc

Mike

 

[dv8]

i have a question: in other countries, do uber drivers pay taxes? do they need to be registered? since the transaction is cashless, do they need bank accounts? paypal?

 

[Africaida]

Good point DV8. I would assume they are paid by Uber through checks or bank accounts. Taxes? No idea.

 

[MikeFisher]

i have a question: in other countries, do uber drivers pay taxes? do they need to be registered? since the transaction is cashless, do they need bank accounts? paypal?

and just to add to those questions:
is a Uber `passengers insured in case of a accident??

Mike

 

[dv8]

DL today: Pol?mica aplicaci?n Uber que ofrece servicio de transporte pudiera llegar al pa?s - DiarioLibre.com

 

[Africaida]

Also as a Uber user but afuera I wouldn't be comfortable if I had to leave my credit card info in files of ANY company in DR.

 

[AlterEgo]

i have a question: in other countries, do uber drivers pay taxes? do they need to be registered? since the transaction is cashless, do they need bank accounts? paypal?

Good point DV8. I would assume they are paid by Uber through checks or bank accounts. Taxes? No idea.

Just this week I was reading that in the US the drivers are considered Independent Contractors by Uber - but that some states [specifically California in this article] say they are NOT ICs, but employees of Uber.

Uber Driver Is An Employee, Not An Independent Contractor, Rules California Labor Official

 

[leromero]

for what?
what paragraphs?

MIke

This is what your posts look like:

 

[MikeFisher]

so their hired drivers are independend contractors.
wouldn't the Law require that you make sure, that a independend contractor is legally operating for you?
a private person can sure not run legally and transfers/transportations for money/commercial rides,
such would require to be a registered company with a Tax Number, vehicle registered as a commercial Passenger Vehicle etc etc.

to me it looks like a lucrative App set up to make big money below the Radar, no social security paid for the drivers, no taxes p?id from the driver's earning to the government, already in place Taxis would rightfully claim to be allowed to work under the same conditions,
means without any extra permit for commercial passenger transportation etc etc.

Mike

 

[MikeFisher]

This is what your posts look like:

so what?
i don't see anything wrong with it.
stop that off topic chatter and shovel it to somewhere.
you are a free person allowed to just skip my posts and read on with others.
this is my last answer to those stupid remarks.

Mike

 

[dv8]

and just to add to those questions:
is a Uber `passengers insured in case of a accident??

not sure if it is relevant here, do you think passengers of carro publico are insured?

 

[MikeFisher]

not sure if it is relevant here, do you think passengers of carro publico are insured?

i don't know, would not expect it, but they run for rates where Uber would not make any money at all.
Taxis have to be insured and registered, and thats where they will be competitors to.

Mike

 

[Mauricio]

so their hired drivers are independend contractors.
wouldn't the Law require that you make sure, that a independend contractor is legally operating for you?
a private person can sure not run legally and transfers/transportations for money/commercial rides,
such would require to be a registered company with a Tax Number, vehicle registered as a commercial Passenger Vehicle etc etc.

to me it looks like a lucrative App set up to make big money below the Radar, no social security paid for the drivers, no taxes p?id from the driver's earning to the government, already in place Taxis would rightfully claim to be allowed to work under the same conditions,
means without any extra permit for commercial passenger transportation etc etc.

Mike

These are the issues they are facing in all countries. They are forbidden in most cities in Germany and The Netherlands, but Uber pays the fines for the drivers (plus the fine they are they getting themselves. They're not giving up.

 

[kapitan75]

The DR should bring taxi regulations up to date. Sell medallions, give medallion holders their turf, and require special inspections n requirements. Great way to generate goverment monies. Then have a dispatch based service that is separate of taxi. There are so many ways it can be done with control. Im sure enough dominicans know the way it works in the u.s., so why not convert over to a modern way of doing business.

Most cabbies that are independant owners, get their own insurance, more than 2 cars put to work requires extra insurance like a company,

 

[Robert]

Everywhere uber is they have had strong strong oppositions from unions representing drivers. They always managed to implent themselves anyway.

Disruption is a wonderful thing

Taxi unions in the DR are nothing compared to Colombia. In Colombia they received lots of protests, violent road blockades etc. They are now doing great. The Uber user is not a concho or guagua user. When you have actually used it, know how it works, then you will have a better perspective on why it's so successful, even in countries that have much stronger unions than the DR.

 

[Manzana]

When I first heard of Uber, for all the reasons cited I thought it would never work. Those guys fought all of those issues all over the world though and now have a market cap of $50B.

It will be interesting to see what happens. It doesn't sound like they have much direct competition from other phone apps at present. For people with smart phones who are used to it, it's a lot easier to use than traditional taxis. No cash involved. No tips. No phone calls, no language issues, fair and consistent metered rates. I'd think Uber rates would have to be higher generally than in the U.S. since gas and vehicle costs are higher.

Uber rates are variable and can peak much higher than typical rates if there aren't enough drivers to meet demand.

 

[Africaida]

Disruption is a wonderful thing

Taxi unions in the DR are nothing compared to Colombia. In Colombia they received lots of protests, violent road blockades etc. They are now doing great. The Uber user is not a concho or guagua user. When you have actually used it, know how it works, then you will have a better perspective on why it's so successful, even in countries that have much stronger unions than the DR.

I have no doubt they will find a way to be successful. It has been a success everywhere they went despite the ongoing protests in every single country. If they picked DR, I am sure they know what they are up against (which is routine for uber).

And I am an uber user by the way. Who knows I may do my next SDQ to LT with uber if the price is right

 

[Mauricio]

To those who've used Uber before. How's payment secured? For example, I ask a cab, the cab comes I get in, he brings me to my destination. Is there a moment that I need to confirm I took the ride and the payment is made? If so, when 's that? Is it like a confirmation I do on my phone which the driver receives immediately? What if your phones battery is empty during the ride?

 

[Tamborista]

To those who've used Uber before. How's payment secured? For example, I ask a cab, the cab comes I get in, he brings me to my destination. Is there a moment that I need to confirm I took the ride and the payment is made? If so, when 's that? Is it like a confirmation I do on my phone which the driver receives immediately? What if your phones battery is empty during the ride?

Payment is set up in the app with PAYPAL or a CC #.
You do nothing, once the car picks you up.
No need to enter anything.
Driver charges you for a no show, or for full ride, based on time / distance.
Tip is built in to the price of the ride.