Re: [AI] Using uber as a mode of transport and how to commute by rikshaw independently

2024-04-30 Thread Shadab Husain
Independence for me hinges on asking from people on the way, the willingness to overstep your snug, and finally – technology. I don’t depend only on technology. In Mumbai – known as the city of misadventures – I took Ola, city taxies and local trains to visit the Gateway, Marine Drive, Haji Ali

Re: [AI] Using uber as a mode of transport and how to commute by rikshaw independently

2024-04-29 Thread Vaibhav Bhandari
Well, personally I have used Uber several times to commute and I have had no problems. Although I will admit that I haven't met with a driver who may have refused me on the basis of disability, but if I ever meet someone like that, I'd just book another Cab and complain about him. In case of

Re: [AI] Using uber as a mode of transport and how to commute by rikshaw independently

2024-04-29 Thread Aman Preet Singh
If we have private chauffeur, nothing will in our own control, almost everything will in chauffeurs control, whenever he will want pick up you whenever he will want take leave, but always full money is required. you won’t be able to do anything. He will treat you as he wan, any solution?Sent from

RE: [AI] Using uber as a mode of transport and how to commute by rikshaw independently

2024-04-29 Thread george.abraham0
I like the suggestions. Great way to connect with others, make friends and at the same time sort out the travel problems. George From: accessindia@accessindia.org.in On Behalf Of Reach Now Sent: 29 April 2024 12:19 To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Using uber as a

Re: [AI] Using uber as a mode of transport and how to commute by rikshaw independently

2024-04-29 Thread Reach Now
Greetings Saurav: Unless there is a government mandate for all ride sharing aggregators to assist the disabled community, our struggles with public transportation will continue unabated. Try this: Put up a neatly typed notice on your college's public notice board in 15 point font saying

Re: [AI] Using uber as a mode of transport and how to commute by rikshaw independently

2024-04-28 Thread anirudh rao
hi Saurav, having a private chauffeur is the best convenience that you can have. among all the points put out here, the accessibility of the apps are also a primary thing to consider. say, I installed Rapido yesterday, it worked once and now the search field is showing bullets as in when you enter

RE: [AI] Using uber as a mode of transport and how to commute by rikshaw independently

2024-04-27 Thread Pranav Lal
Hi, Uber does allow you to define contacts such that you can share your live location with them through its app. -- Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI

RE: [AI] Using uber as a mode of transport and how to commute by rikshaw independently

2024-04-27 Thread Pranav Lal
Hi Saurav and all, I too prefer a fixed driver but that introduces a single point of failure. Most uber drivers in my experience do get you until the main gate. You need to ask for their help. Yes, getting to a place beyond the main gate becomes a problem which is where, at least

Re: [AI] Using uber as a mode of transport and how to commute by rikshaw independently

2024-04-26 Thread Avichal Bhatnagar
I have been traveling from Uber to my workplace for many years now, and I use both cabs and auto-rickshaw rides. Based on my experience, I can say that in majority of the cases, the chauffeurs are quite helpful and considerate towards the disabled. Yes, occasionally, there have been some bad

Re: [AI] Using uber as a mode of transport and how to commute by rikshaw independently

2024-04-25 Thread Aman Preet Singh
Hi! As my experience if you have any private fixed driver, there are several problems appear. The rickshaw driver will treat add his own wish, he will do as he want to do. For example, he will take leave any time withexcuses like some work, or illness, and so on. Sometime hedoes not come on time

RE: [AI] Using uber as a mode of transport and how to commute by rikshaw independently

2024-04-25 Thread Yamuna Jivana Dasa
I used to travel with a laptop bag with electronics in it, including a braille-me external hard drive, laptop Etc. The fear was that if he thought to rob me and throw me out of the car, at the least they would have my last live location, even if they stole my phone also. In South Africa crime

RE: [AI] Using uber as a mode of transport and how to commute by rikshaw independently

2024-04-25 Thread Yamuna Jivana Dasa
Hi, You might need to go through a few bad incidents with not so nice drivers, but eventually you should get a pleasant and patient driver who will be willing to help you, particularly if he knows that you will specifically call him up to accept the job through the Uber provider. That was how

Re: [AI] Using uber as a mode of transport and how to commute by rikshaw independently

2024-04-25 Thread Saurav Hegde
Hi, Thank you everyone for your suggestions. The gist of all of your replies is that it is better to have a fixed driver. The reason I wanted to switch to something like Uber is that hiring a permanent rikshaw driver is costly as compared to the number of days. The rikshaw driver will charge 8 to

Re: [AI] Using uber as a mode of transport and how to commute by rikshaw independently

2024-04-24 Thread BHAWANI SHANKAR VERMA
better to hire one four wheeler or 3 wheeler for regular daily commutation. it would be cost effective and also safe. On 4/24/2024 11:43 PM, Ajay Minocha wrote: Hey, From my experience, first priority should be to have a regular driver. It takes away a lot of the anxiety from your daily

Re: [AI] Using uber as a mode of transport and how to commute by rikshaw independently

2024-04-24 Thread BHAWANI SHANKAR VERMA
why don't we discuss basic indoor mobility skills here? On 4/24/2024 11:43 PM, Ajay Minocha wrote: Hey, From my experience, first priority should be to have a regular driver. It takes away a lot of the anxiety from your daily commute. For your independence, I would recommend you to utilize

Re: [AI] Using uber as a mode of transport and how to commute by rikshaw independently

2024-04-24 Thread Ajay Minocha
Hey, >From my experience, first priority should be to have a regular driver. It takes away a lot of the anxiety from your daily commute. For your independence, I would recommend you to utilize the occasions when you are out on leasure i.e. shopping/ friends place etc. secondly, it is not

Re: [AI] Using uber as a mode of transport and how to commute by rikshaw independently

2024-04-24 Thread Vaibhav Bhandari
I'd say you should ask the driver to stop the vehicle in front of the college gate and then just ask him which way it is. On Wed, Apr 24, 2024 at 8:23 PM Aman Preet Singh wrote: > The driver will not click on okay till he confirm that you have reached at > the right place, don’t worry he will

Re: [AI] Using uber as a mode of transport and how to commute by rikshaw independently

2024-04-24 Thread Aman Preet Singh
The driver will not click on okay till he confirm that you have reached at the right place, don’t worry he will not leave you without reaching you at your exact location. Thanks.Sent from my iPhoneOn 24 Apr 2024, at 6:20 PM, Saurav Hegde wrote:Hi,Are they so considerate?Because, the driver will

Re: [AI] Using uber as a mode of transport and how to commute by rikshaw independently

2024-04-24 Thread Saurav Hegde
Hi, Are they so considerate? Because, the driver will want to leave as soon as the ride is over. Regards, Saurav Student at Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce, Pune On Wed, Apr 24, 2024 at 3:29 PM Cauvery Krishna wrote: > I generally ask the driver to drop me till the gate or till the

Re: [AI] Using uber as a mode of transport and how to commute by rikshaw independently

2024-04-24 Thread Cauvery Krishna
I generally ask the driver to drop me till the gate or till the reception. On Wed, 24 Apr 2024, 13:35 Aman Preet Singh, wrote: > Though I have not use this, but I can suggest you an idea. Whenever you > travel with Ola or Uber, during that, you can talk to the driver and fix > him as your daily

Re: [AI] Using uber as a mode of transport and how to commute by rikshaw independently

2024-04-24 Thread Aman Preet Singh
Though I have not use this, but I can suggest you an idea. Whenever you travel with Ola or Uber, during that, you can talk to the driver and fix him as your daily rider, then he will knew that from where he have to pick up you and where to drop daily. After that, you can book the ride and call him