davita
There's a big sign down my street saying the Banjar does not allow Uber nor Grab-taxi to enter that Banjar area. Probably why Grab-taxi didn't turn up and I had to use Blue-Bird recently.
geedee
There's a big sign down my street saying the Banjar does not allow Uber nor Grab-taxi to enter that Banjar area. Probably why Grab-taxi didn't turn up and I had to use Blue-Bird recently.[/QUOTE]If you are in Canggu area Uber driver said they have big problems in this area
Natasha
I think these are the type of reasons people are turning to Uber. The Uber driver last night told my wife that they don't feel safe going to the airport because of the other taxis who are very aggressive with them and apparently there is a huge demo by the regular taxis coming up soon when they get answer from government over some big complaint. He said you just have to be discreet[/QUOTE]Recently I tried to order a taxi to pick me up in Cemagi and I was told that taxis and transport companies weren't allowed to come in the area to do pick-ups (only drop off), and the only option was using the local Cemagi transport company that would charge me 3x the regular taxi fare (taking a taxi to Cemagi cost me 100k, they were quoting me 300k to leave!). I've been told that many villages and areas are trying to implement similar rules (so companies like uber, go-jek, and outside taxi companies like bluebird don't take all the business). The problem with this is the rates are crazy inflated and a lot of these transport companies aren't even licensed. With tourism being so quiet lately, there's less business, and people start getting all crazy (and aggressive). I'm not surprised that drivers for uber and go-jek feel intimidated.
Markit
If you can't beat em... Won't be long before each Blue-bird driver is moonlighting as Uber or Go... in the company car?
balibule
I met an Uber driver who used to be a Bluebird driver. He said that Bluebird is loosing business to Uber and Grab Taxi and likely GoJek and there's not enough work left to share between other taxi drivers. These Bluebird taxi drivers work on a commission and have a daily target.
geedee
If you can't beat em... Won't be long before each Blue-bird driver is moonlighting as Uber or Go... in the company car?[/QUOTE]You are spot on already happening in Australia and other countries. All you need is a phone.
geedee
Recently I tried to order a taxi to pick me up in Cemagi and I was told that taxis and transport companies weren't allowed to come in the area to do pick-ups (only drop off), and the only option was using the local Cemagi transport company that would charge me 3x the regular taxi fare (taking a taxi to Cemagi cost me 100k, they were quoting me 300k to leave!). I've been told that many villages and areas are trying to implement similar rules (so companies like uber, go-jek, and outside taxi companies like bluebird don't take all the business). The problem with this is the rates are crazy inflated and a lot of these transport companies aren't even licensed. With tourism being so quiet lately, there's less business, and people start getting all crazy (and aggressive). I'm not surprised that drivers for uber and go-jek feel intimidated.[/QUOTE]Same in Sydney, blocking airport, intimidating Uber drivers. NSW govt as well as other states giving compensation packages. But now legal in 4 states. Just used an Uber out and GO-Jek back I love it. Will try for the first time when I get back to Oz[url=http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/uberx-legalised-in-nsw-compensation-for-taxi-plate-owners-20151217-glpt6r.html]UberX legalised in NSW: compensation for taxi plate owners[/url]
NadyaAnggita
I think sharing the ride is great but sharing the head lice in the helmets? Naaa.[/QUOTE]They give you new head lice. So don't worry, you won't be sharing it with anyone...
ZoomBali
Have you heard about the demonstration in Jakarta against Uber.I agree Uber is a good and cheaper way for transportation but what the government should do when they still Jobs from registered taxi drivers?[url=http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2016/03/indonesia-jakarta-shut-taxi-driver-protest-apps-uber-160322071146744.html]Indonesia's Jakarta shut down by taxi-driver protest - AJE News[/url]I think it's just question of time before we see a protest here in Bali against Uber.
Markit
You are cutting-edge! That's all old history by now. Demos been done and gone. What did it bring? Sweet FA!
lumumba
i used an Uber last week in Jakarta, picked me up at the airport car park airport and all the way to Jakarta center 98.000 plus i paid 15,000 for the motorway and you can check the route as you travel, car number plate, driver photo............and a receipt at the end of the journey, very professional love it
Markit
No wonder all the rip-off taxis are terrified! Karma is a bitch!
