Mr Kenmuir, who has 470 taxis in his fleet, added:
“We are not against competition. But we are counting on the licensing authority, the police and the public to make sensible decisions about their safety. 
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| Author: | captain cab [ Sat Nov 22, 2014 3:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 'Rideshare’ app targets Edinburgh taxi trade |
'Rideshare’ app targets Edinburgh taxi trade A LEADING ‘ridesharing’ service has its eyes on the Capital’s taxi market as it bids to open its first Scottish branch. Multi-billion pound American company Uber connects passengers to a background-checked driver via a smartphone app, with the firm taking a 20 per cent cut of the fare. The firm – which has applied for a booking office licence from the council for an address in George Street – has come under fire from established taxi and private hire companies across the world. Complaints include concerns at the lack of regulation for drivers and vehicles, which allows them to offer a cheaper service than private-hire firms and black cabs. Tony Kenmuir, director of Central Taxis in Bruntsfield, said: “Anyone who subscribes to the app and has a private car, and isn’t doing anything at that moment can pick someone up. Of course they can undercut us. The drivers are not licensed and the vehicles are not regulated like taxis have to be.” The city is already “well-served” for taxis, he said, unlike larger cities where Uber has been successful. Uber cars are not required to have public liability insurance, he said, which means passengers would not be covered if there is an accident. Mr Kenmuir, who has 470 taxis in his fleet, added: “We are not against competition. But we are counting on the licensing authority, the police and the public to make sensible decisions about their safety. “They don’t train their drivers, or test their vehicles. They only provide an app. I just think, why would you?” Stephen Hill, non-executive chairman of Dalry-based private hire firm Capital Cars, raised concerns for the safety of passengers and called for the service to be subject to the same regulation as taxis and private hire firms. An Uber spokesperson said: “Uber’s ambition is to be in every major city in the UK. Edinburgh is, of course, one of these cities. At this stage we don’t have a fixed timeline, but are really excited about the prospect of bringing our on-demand service to Scotland.” The Evening News understands the application is likely to be ruled on in March. A city spokesperson said: “We can confirm that Uber has lodged an application with the council for a booking office in central Edinburgh. As with all applications, both the applicant and any objectors will have the chance to present their case to the committee before a decision is made.” Boss steers into trouble A SENIOR executive at Uber was forced to apologise this week after suggesting the firm should hire investigators to dig up dirt on journalists who had written negative stories about it. Emil Michael, pictured, senior vice-president of Uber, made the off-the-cuff remarks during a private dinner on Tuesday, in reference to American journalist Sarah Lacy who criticised the firm for sexism after it ran a French promotion promising users “hot chick” drivers. source: http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/n ... -1-3613169 |
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| Author: | Skull [ Sat Nov 22, 2014 4:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 'Rideshare’ app targets Edinburgh taxi trade |
Mr Kenmuir, who has 470 taxis in his fleet, added: “We are not against competition. But we are counting on the licensing authority, the police and the public to make sensible decisions about their safety.
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| Author: | captain cab [ Sat Nov 22, 2014 4:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 'Rideshare’ app targets Edinburgh taxi trade |
nice to see the taxi and minicab trades united in sh*tting themselves 
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| Author: | Skull [ Sat Nov 22, 2014 4:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 'Rideshare’ app targets Edinburgh taxi trade |
captain cab wrote: nice to see the taxi and minicab trades united in sh*tting themselves Uber! Uber! Uber! Uber!!!!  Uber is no more than they deserve ....
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| Author: | Skull [ Sat Nov 22, 2014 4:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 'Rideshare’ app targets Edinburgh taxi trade |
This Uber App sounds like a great idea and is just what Edinburgh needs.
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| Author: | captain cab [ Sat Nov 22, 2014 4:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 'Rideshare’ app targets Edinburgh taxi trade |
Quote: Complaints include concerns at the lack of regulation for drivers and vehicles who will be licensed by CEC and regulated by CEC |
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| Author: | captain cab [ Sat Nov 22, 2014 4:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 'Rideshare’ app targets Edinburgh taxi trade |
difficult to comprehend the stupidity of the Edinburgh Trade allowing this free publicity to a new firm moving in |
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| Author: | Skull [ Sat Nov 22, 2014 4:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 'Rideshare’ app targets Edinburgh taxi trade |
captain cab wrote: difficult to comprehend the stupidity of the Edinburgh Trade allowing this free publicity to a new firm moving in You've not seen anything until you've been to one of their AGM's and addressed the field of turnips.
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| Author: | chrismas [ Sat Nov 22, 2014 6:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 'Rideshare’ app targets Edinburgh taxi trade |
Is it not black and white that if they charge a fare and don't have Phc licence ,hire and reward insurance and licensed cars that they are illegally posing as private hire. Whatever the loophole is, its public safety that's the main issue here. The markets already over saturated with licenced vehicles. |
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| Author: | Skull [ Sat Nov 22, 2014 6:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 'Rideshare’ app targets Edinburgh taxi trade |
chrismas wrote: Is it not black and white that if they charge a fare and don't have Phc licence ,hire and reward insurance and licensed cars that they are illegally posing as private hire. Whatever the loophole is, its public safety that's the main issue here. The markets already over saturated with licenced vehicles. Not at all, Uber is not a transportation carrier, the punter has an app on their phone and their credit card is debited at the end of the journey. Quote: Uber connects passengers to a background-checked driver via a smartphone app, with the firm taking a 20 per cent cut of the fare. They call it Rideshare.... 
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| Author: | chrismas [ Sat Nov 22, 2014 6:50 pm ] |
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Skull wrote: [quote="chris Quote: Uber connects passengers to a background-checked driver via a smartphone app, with the firm taking a 20 per cent cut of the fare. They call it Rideshare.... Yeah that's what gets me 
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| Author: | Skull [ Sat Nov 22, 2014 6:54 pm ] |
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chrismas wrote: Skull wrote: [quote="chris Quote: Uber connects passengers to a background-checked driver via a smartphone app, with the firm taking a 20 per cent cut of the fare. They call it Rideshare.... Yeah that's what gets me All you have to do is sign up to Uber ... 
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| Author: | chrismas [ Sat Nov 22, 2014 7:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 'Rideshare’ app targets Edinburgh taxi trade |
Ha ha , yeah maybe if I sign now I'll make enough to pop into Hollister next door for a hoodie in the January sales
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| Author: | Skull [ Sat Nov 22, 2014 7:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 'Rideshare’ app targets Edinburgh taxi trade |
For your average Joe, looking to make a few quid, it might be worthwhile signing up with Uber just for the busy period on a Friday or Saturday night - Car, Phone, Satnav and you're away....
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| Author: | Skull [ Sat Nov 22, 2014 7:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 'Rideshare’ app targets Edinburgh taxi trade |
Oh and nae interrogation by the Cab Inspector or having your licence suspended up at Cooncil HQ...
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