Uber in Bali?

[spicyayam]

Uber just launched their car booking app in Jakarta. I wonder if it they will eventually launch in Bali? I think the idea could work well here.

It would be great for airport pickups. You can read more about the launch in Jakarta here:

App-Based Uber Eyes Jakarta | The Jakarta Globe

 

[balibule]

Uber in Bali? They will be chased by the Bali taxi drivers within the month.

 

[Markit]

Uber in Bali? They will be chased by the Bali taxi drivers within the month.

That's already been tried all over the planet with not much success. How can you tell if someone is in a private car picking up a friend or if it's a Uber hire?

 

[balibule]

Yes, you have a point, how would they know which drivers are Uber drivers and which drivers are just the random freelancers you see on every street corner.

I was just remembering how the Bali taxi drivers had a major strike a while ago when Bluebird added cars to their armada. There's heavy competition between local taxi operators and I can't see them being overly happy with Uber taking a share of the (small) cake.

 

[Markit]

Smallish Cake!! I love watching them circling like a pack of sharks when a plane lands.