I don't know, just the girl had no money in the bank or available in credit, debit, and she can't pay Uber in cash. Taxi drivers take cash.You mean a credit card? Uber takes PayPal, so no credit card is required.
I don't know, just the girl had no money in the bank or available in credit, debit, and she can't pay Uber in cash. Taxi drivers take cash.You mean a credit card? Uber takes PayPal, so no credit card is required.
This ^^^^^ 100%Your fundamental premise is incorrect.
The current price to purchase a Taxi License from the City of Toronto is less than $6,000.00 all-in.
https://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/...nnel=4f687f26e4d41410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD
A secondary black market has developed as a result of the taxi industries' own efforts to limit the number of taxi plates issued by the city.
So the difference between the $6,000.00 and the $350,000/$125,000 value of the license is solely and directly a result of artificially restricted competition by limiting the number of plates issued.
And don't put too much stock in the "poor immigrant" and "cabbie's widow" stories. They are the exception, and not the rule. The majority of the plates are owned by investors some individuals but mostly single families) who bought up the plates over the years and now license them out to the truly "poor immigrant". And they nickel and dime the day to day cabbies with dispatch fees, maintenance surcharges, penalties etc. Think airlines and their surcharges! Or think of slum landlords. The plate owners only contribution to providing the public with a ride is that they rake off the first $100 of every shift... simply because they bought up plates on the black market. An
There is big money behind these plates and that big money is fighting for their investments.
The plates were not designed to be a retirement fund for the owners. If they bet on that and lost, so be it. It's no different than investing in the stock market. You win some, you lose some. I don't feel sorry for them in the slightest.ok
I see your point
I thought the city charged a lot more than a few grand
I assumed
changed my mind
however, I feel for the immigrants who purchased these plates from the profiteers for $200,000
as well, a lot of these plates were going to be the retirement fund for the plate owner after 30 totally wasted years of cab driving and ends up with nothing except poverty after 30 years of wasted life
they were blind sided
sad
Your fundamental premise is incorrect.
The current price to purchase a Taxi License from the City of Toronto is less than $6,000.00 all-in.
https://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/...nnel=4f687f26e4d41410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD
A secondary black market has developed as a result of the taxi industries' own efforts to limit the number of taxi plates issued by the city.
So the difference between the $6,000.00 and the $350,000/$125,000 value of the license is solely and directly a result of artificially restricted competition by limiting the number of plates issued.
And don't put too much stock in the "poor immigrant" and "cabbie's widow" stories. They are the exception, and not the rule. The majority of the plates are owned by investors some individuals but mostly single families) who bought up the plates over the years and now license them out to the truly "poor immigrant". And they nickel and dime the day to day cabbies with dispatch fees, maintenance surcharges, penalties etc. Think airlines and their surcharges! Or think of slum landlords. The plate owners only contribution to providing the public with a ride is that they rake off the first $100 of every shift... simply because they bought up plates on the black market. An
There is big money behind these plates and that big money is fighting for their investments.
By coming to terms with the fact their business model is failing in the face of new tech. A business has to evolve or die.One you have no clue.
How can the taxi industry compete, if they has to play by the rules, and Uber doesn't? Please answer that?
Again answer the questionBy coming to terms with the fact their business model is failing in the face of new tech. A business has to evolve or die.
They had a monopoly. It's over now. They would be better off joining Uber.
I saw these thugs on TV today, intimidating the public, using vulgar language, showing contempt for the Mayor with more vulgar comments. Aggressive driving that sent a police officer to hospital after being hit by a cab. There are also reports of ambulances being blocked down on University Avenue. I hope it was one of their own families who couldn't get to the hospital today. What a contemptible bunch.I saw the taxi drivers at city hall on TV and videos they were acting like dirty thugs, they almost lynched an older guy that liked Uber.
Blocking ambulance and assaulting police and public is unacceptable. Let's start a ban on taxi cabs and send them a message back loud and clear by everyone taking an uber this week.I saw these thugs on TV today, intimidating the public, using vulgar language, showing contempt for the Mayor with more vulgar comments. Aggressive driving that sent a police officer to hospital after being hit by a cab. There are also reports of ambulances being blocked down on University Avenue. I hope it was one of their own families who couldn't get to the hospital today. What a contemptible bunch.
I would never use a service that is provided by this group. With stories about rude drivers, dirty cars, and customers being denied service because they weren't going far enough (against the licensing standards), these guys are finished. Like they say, when you're in a hole stop digging!
If these creeps were teachers and public servants, we'd be all over them, but when it's a bunch of scummy cabbies, we're supposed to show understanding to their plight. I suggest that the cops enforce the law, and get these guys off the streets.
This is getting out of hand.
[video]http://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2680206873/[/video]
Agreed. No regard for safety. Aggressive behaviour. Sense of entitlement. It is awful.Wow and they have the balls to talk about the public's safety lol. What a joke. Safety first my ass.
The guy should be charged.This is getting out of hand.
[video]http://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2680206873/[/video]
Those are my thoughts.Im on the fence about this. On one hand these guys work 12 to 15 hours a day and barely make a living what with the fees, price of gas, and repairs. then you have people who dont pay fees and work unregulated taking business away. However sometimes you get cabs that are dirty, smelly, and rude drivers and they dont give a shit because they had a monopoly. Im all for competition as long as everyone is playing on a level field
Maybe the solution is for the ordinary taxi driver to become a Uber driver. The start -up cost to be a Uber driver must be minimal, if you have a car already.The taxi drivers seem to be demanding a level playing field. The problem is that, as long as they keep driving for the plate owners, the field will never be level. The Uber drivers will always have an advantage and will always be able to deliver better service at a better price. Instead of complaining about Uber, they should take a long, good look at themselves.
Apparently taxi drivers prefer being taxi drivers because it has more job security than being an Uber driver. So even though they complain about Uber, apparently it's still better to be a taxi driver. They just don't want competition. No one wants competition in their job because it means less pay.Maybe the solution is for the ordinary taxi driver to become a Uber driver. The start -up cost to be a Uber driver must be minimal, if you have a car already.
Correct me if I'm wrong. I think the vast majority of Uber drivers only do it part-time whereas most or all taxi drivers are full-time. I think most taxi drivers are immigrants and are driving a cab as a way to raise their family so their kids (like the top high school graduate) can have a better future. I think most Uber drivers do it for extra spending money so they can hit the clubs on Friday night and try to find women to seduce.Apparently taxi drivers prefer being taxi drivers because it has more job security than being an Uber driver.
How do you know? Are you one of them?I think most Uber drivers do it for extra spending money so they can hit the clubs on Friday night and try to find women to seduce.