karliejai t1_j8f7ani wrote on February 13, 2023 at 9:30 PM

Reply to comment by HappyArtichoke7729 in Uber: NJ to NYC by [deleted]

#1 why would any NJ uber drivers have a TLC plate

#2 Would u like a NYC TLC car come in from NYC and you pay double of what it is now?

#3 you play the uber lotto til you get a car that would go

#4 we can make this easy and dont let any crossstate ride happen.

/rant

HappyArtichoke7729 t1_j8fcpl4 wrote on February 13, 2023 at 10:05 PM

#1 their choice, not ours

#2 I avoid using Uber as much as possible, but if you forced me to, I would say their software seems to be broken, as it's not choosing the driver based on your destination

#3 Nah, I'll just not use Uber, but again, sounds like they shit is broken

#4 That's not solving anything

objectimpermanence t1_j8gmfe2 wrote on February 14, 2023 at 3:47 AM

> #1 why would any NJ uber drivers have a TLC plate

Drivers don’t need to live in NY to get NY TLC plates.

Some NJ-based Uber drivers get TLC plates because they can make more money by being able to pick up passengers in both NJ and NYC.

TLC plates do involve extra licensing and insurance costs, but the benefits outweigh the costs for people who drive for Uber/Lyft full-time.

karliejai t1_j8gpjlm wrote on February 14, 2023 at 4:14 AM

back to the same point. drivers that lives in NJ with NYC TLC plates, they got it so they can work in NEW YORK CITY... not so they can drive back and forth NJ/NY all day. once again, this TLC restriction is a NYC problem and Uber really doesnt care if a driver cancel on u after he found out ur traveling cross state because he doesnt feel like wasting his time. blame this on NYC needing a TLC to work in their area.

objectimpermanence t1_j8gqoyh wrote on February 14, 2023 at 4:24 AM

> Uber really doesnt care if a driver cancel on u

That’s very short-sighted. Uber should care if they care about customer retention.

This stuff leaves a bad impression on passengers and makes them less likely to use the app in the future. No well-run business would turn away paying customers like that.

My company pays for car rides when I have to commute early in the morning or late at night. So even though I don’t care about the price, I definitely use Uber less than I would if I were 100% sure they would send me a TLC driver when I request a ride from JC to NYC. I’m sure I’m not the only person in this situation.

karliejai t1_j8guhwk wrote on February 14, 2023 at 5:00 AM

I dont even consider this an uber problem that they need to address, so idk. One day when all states need TLC or no one needs one. *solved*