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FrodosPet

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20. Question about UberPool

Reply to Glimmer of Hope (Reply #19)

Tue Nov 8, 2016, 01:23 AM

Nov 2016

A lot of Uber Drivers seem to hate it. They say they are driving a lot more for less money, and that having to change course mid-ride is unsafe.

Am I correct that this is just a small group of loudmouths, and that most Uber drivers don't mind UberPool? Do they sometimes cancel, no show, or throw attitude?

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With updated app, Uber hopes to access users' phone contacts [View all] FrodosPet Nov 2016 OP

Well, then I'll have to use something else dumbasses. Foggyhill Nov 2016 #1

"doesn't expect privacy objections" Er... I object! And I don't even have the app! DRoseDARs Nov 2016 #2

From the post it sounds like you have to give Uber permission to share your contacts and Nitram Nov 2016 #10

you mean take without permisssion allan01 Nov 2016 #3

You give permission when you download the app. Travis_0004 Nov 2016 #5

If you read the message attached to this subject line Orrex Nov 2016 #7

I wasn't a fan of Uber prior to this article and am Sherman A1 Nov 2016 #4

People will do it... tom_kelly Nov 2016 #6

Stupid move! The stock value in Lyft, Sidecar, etc just went up. FailureToCommunicate Nov 2016 #8

"the request will be sent through a text message to the mobile number listed in the address book" dalton99 Nov 2016 #9

I DON'T LIKE SPAM!!!!! FrodosPet Nov 2016 #13

"When you use Uber on your iOS device as a rider, you'll see contextual dialogs asking you to Nitram Nov 2016 #11

When you are on someone's contact list, and THEY give Uber access to their contact list FrodosPet Nov 2016 #12

That's not Uber's fault, that's your contact's fault. Nitram Nov 2016 #14

I use Uber and don't like this at all left-of-center2012 Nov 2016 #15

Can't people text their own friend and find out where they are? cyberswede Nov 2016 #17

people are becoming idiots Skittles Nov 2016 #18

I use Uber all the time especially in L.A. (love the cheap pool rides). Glimmer of Hope Nov 2016 #19

Question about UberPool FrodosPet Nov 2016 #20

I am a rider so I don't know about the driver's point of view. A few times an add on rider Glimmer of Hope Nov 2016 #21