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Uber to Baja

elgatoloco - 3-17-2016 at 12:04 PM

http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2016/mar/17/uber-pa...


bajaguy - 3-17-2016 at 12:11 PM

Doesn't mention anything about stopping to get the FMM

mtgoat666 - 3-17-2016 at 07:04 PM

Quote: Originally posted by elgatoloco  
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2016/mar/17/uber-pa...



I was an early adopter of uber. Then I quit them after they had security breaches of personal records and trip routes. And they rarely picked up in my suburb, the app just said no luck, pound sand (not literally, I paraphrase). But that was a while ago, have they fixed those problems? I so infrequently use cabs, I just use a real cab when I need such. I have read in the news that their drivers tend to frequently get busted for raping, assaulting passengers, etc.; sounds like solo females should avoid, eh?

Anywho, seems like the TJ taxi drivers will take offense, and those uber drivers better take placard down when xing.

JZ - 3-18-2016 at 01:49 AM

Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666  


I was an early adopter of uber. Then I quit them after they had security breaches of personal records and trip routes. And they rarely picked up in my suburb, the app just said no luck, pound sand (not literally, I paraphrase). But that was a while ago, have they fixed those problems? I so infrequently use cabs, I just use a real cab when I need such. I have read in the news that their drivers tend to frequently get busted for raping, assaulting passengers, etc.; sounds like solo females should avoid, eh?



I use them 5 times a week. 200+ rides last year. Close to 100 already this year. At your house in less than 5 mins 90% of the time. 1/3 the cost of a cab.

It's the greatest thing ever.

Lol, at the potato last sentence.

mtgoat666 - 3-18-2016 at 06:06 AM

REPORTED LIST OF INCIDENTS
INVOLVING UBER AND LYFT
Uber’s process for onboarding drivers is dangerously negligent. Neither Uber nor Lyft uses fingerprints or law enforcement to background-check their drivers. And Uber doesn’t even bother to meet with drivers in person before allowing them to ferry passengers.

The result is a series of incidents involving “ridesharing” passengers being harmed and criminal offenders behind the wheel.

Uber does not vet their drivers - they don't weed out the criminals and insane.

http://www.whosdrivingyou.org/rideshare-incidents

J.P. - 3-18-2016 at 09:03 AM

Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666  
REPORTED LIST OF INCIDENTS
INVOLVING UBER AND LYFT
Uber’s process for onboarding drivers is dangerously negligent. Neither Uber nor Lyft uses fingerprints or law enforcement to background-check their drivers. And Uber doesn’t even bother to meet with drivers in person before allowing them to ferry passengers.

The result is a series of incidents involving “ridesharing” passengers being harmed and criminal offenders behind the wheel.

Uber does not vet their drivers - they don't weed out the criminals and insane.

http://www.whosdrivingyou.org/rideshare-incidents













I agree with Goat it's a lot safer riding in a 30 year old ex police car with a mid eastern driver that hasn't Ben vetted and came here from where.

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Alan - 3-18-2016 at 09:39 AM

My next door neighbor here is La Paz just used Uber to get from San Diego airport to the CBX crossing at Otay Mesa. Said it was only $28 and worked great!

Alm - 3-18-2016 at 11:14 AM

This is what I come here for - entertainment.

This Uber service hasn't started yet - it will start today. I would wait and see for at least several months, how it will work out with Mex customs in SY and overall performance.

You can't predict performance for this - very unusual - route, based on their performance NOB. On Uber website you will see reviews from all over the world, and what they have in common is - irrelevant to your situation :)

You can't predict prices - their software shows , say, route from SD to TJ central bus station costs 3 times the cost of Greyhound bus on the same route. Greyhound uses same freeway and border crossing and doesn't makes any stops other than SY station - though they won't take you to some hotel in TJ/Ens area.

Same Uber software shows about 1/2 cost of taxi from SD to SY, and 3/4 cost of shuttle (i.e. almost same price). The article claims Uber to be "economic" solution? I donno.... Maybe it will cost less, or maybe more, or maybe their ride won't be available 5 times out of 10.

About border stop for FMM. Buses do this, Uber will have to do the same if passenger requests. This is another thing that takes time to sort out - they should put a box to tick on the software app.

Btw, is Gato really a "goat" or "male cat" in Spanish?

stiladam - 3-18-2016 at 12:01 PM

Love Uber myself. Always fast and at a great price

What about the border return wait time for the Uber driver? I suppose with Sentri it could be feasible. I wonder if Sentri gets upset if you make 5+ trips a day? jaja

Alm - 3-18-2016 at 01:23 PM

Quote: Originally posted by stiladam  

What about the border return wait time for the Uber driver? I suppose with Sentri it could be feasible. I wonder if Sentri gets upset if you make 5+ trips a day? jaja

The article says "one way from San Diego". The other way - if activated - will likely be a one-way too. Wait time is a driver's problem (and passenger's).

Being a commercial carrier, it would be odd to use Southbound lanes other than lane for buses and shuttles, and again the bus lane on Northbound (this one is actually a Sentri).

This all is a guesswork at the moment.

JZ - 3-18-2016 at 06:21 PM

Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666  
REPORTED LIST OF INCIDENTS
INVOLVING UBER AND LYFT
Uber’s process for onboarding drivers is dangerously negligent. Neither Uber nor Lyft uses fingerprints or law enforcement to background-check their drivers. And Uber doesn’t even bother to meet with drivers in person before allowing them to ferry passengers.

The result is a series of incidents involving “ridesharing” passengers being harmed and criminal offenders behind the wheel.

Uber does not vet their drivers - they don't weed out the criminals and insane.

http://www.whosdrivingyou.org/rideshare-incidents


Meh. There are bad people in this world. Your chances are higher of being in a car crash.

With that attitude I'm surprised you'd ever venture into Mexico.


Alm - 3-19-2016 at 10:49 PM

A lot of bad people around, yes sir. Like Mex cabbies, for example :)... I've heard they have lobbied Uber out of business, in Tijuana, "pending govt approval".

I'm a little curious how this all will play out - not much curious though. According to Uber, $100 from SD to TJ downtown, unless you share the ride.

fdt - 4-8-2016 at 11:23 PM

Saw a new van in San Ysidro yesterday and it's a CBX Shuttle, very nice.
Looked it up and the rates are as low as they can get, from free to 8 Dlls.


Forget the abs and the Ubers, try the CBX Shuttle! The new ground transportation service for CBX

Route Schedule Cost
CBX ↔ San Ysidro Operating every 30 minutes from 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. $3.00*
CBX ↔ Downtown San Diego** Operating every 2 hours from 5:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. $8.00
* Take the shuttle from San Ysidro to CBX for free!
** The downtown stop is the Santa Fe Train Station. Drops off at San Diego International Airport upon demand.

https://www.crossborderxpress.com/getting-here

elgatoloco - 4-9-2016 at 10:36 AM

Quote: Originally posted by Alm  
This is what I come here for - entertainment.

This Uber service hasn't started yet - it will start today. I would wait and see for at least several months, how it will work out with Mex customs in SY and overall performance.

You can't predict performance for this - very unusual - route, based on their performance NOB. On Uber website you will see reviews from all over the world, and what they have in common is - irrelevant to your situation :)

You can't predict prices - their software shows , say, route from SD to TJ central bus station costs 3 times the cost of Greyhound bus on the same route. Greyhound uses same freeway and border crossing and doesn't makes any stops other than SY station - though they won't take you to some hotel in TJ/Ens area.

Same Uber software shows about 1/2 cost of taxi from SD to SY, and 3/4 cost of shuttle (i.e. almost same price). The article claims Uber to be "economic" solution? I donno.... Maybe it will cost less, or maybe more, or maybe their ride won't be available 5 times out of 10.

About border stop for FMM. Buses do this, Uber will have to do the same if passenger requests. This is another thing that takes time to sort out - they should put a box to tick on the software app.

Btw, is Gato really a "goat" or "male cat" in Spanish?


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elgatoloco - 5-20-2016 at 02:50 PM

Wondering if anybody on this forum has or knows of anybody who might have used this service to cross the border?

willardguy - 5-20-2016 at 02:59 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Alm  
This is what I come here for - entertainment.



now here's a guy you want to hang out with! someone that knows entertainment! :lol:

Ateo - 5-20-2016 at 03:58 PM

Quote: Originally posted by elgatoloco  
Wondering if anybody on this forum has or knows of anybody who might have used this service to cross the border?


I work with a guy who works in San Ysidro and lives in TJ. He's an Uber driver. I'll ask him Monday.

[Edited on 5-20-2016 by Ateo]

elgatoloco - 5-20-2016 at 04:43 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Ateo  
Quote: Originally posted by elgatoloco  
Wondering if anybody on this forum has or knows of anybody who might have used this service to cross the border?


I work with a guy who works in San Ysidro and lives in TJ. He's an Uber driver. I'll ask him Monday.

[Edited on 5-20-2016 by Ateo]


Appreciate it.

yellowklr - 5-20-2016 at 07:44 PM

Just FYI If you worked in my line of work (LEO) now way would you be using Uber here in the states.........Not because of where i work but because of what i know........Well if you care about your safety that is......

mtgoat666 - 5-21-2016 at 07:31 AM

Quote: Originally posted by yellowklr  
Just FYI If you worked in my line of work (LEO) now way would you be using Uber here in the states.........Not because of where i work but because of what i know........Well if you care about your safety that is......


I suspect you are full of it. Instead of telling us that you know, tell us what you know. Until we know what you know, we consider in not worth knowing.

SFandH - 5-21-2016 at 08:46 AM

Quote: Originally posted by yellowklr  
Just FYI If you worked in my line of work (LEO) now way would you be using Uber here in the states.........Not because of where i work but because of what i know........Well if you care about your safety that is......


I care about my safety and am interested in developments made possible by new technology, such as Uber. What are you talking about? Perhaps provide a link to a news article or essay.

Or maybe somebody else can explain what yellowklr is talking about.

[Edited on 5-21-2016 by SFandH]

Ateo - 5-24-2016 at 06:52 AM

http://www.latimes.com/local/abcarian/la-me-abcarian-uber-bo...

More cross border UBER info. I forgot to ask my Mexican friend yesterday about crossing the border via Uber. I will call him today and ask.

Ateo - 5-24-2016 at 12:18 PM

According to my Uber source, he can drive people into Baja to the following destinations:

TJ
Rosarito
Ensenada.

pacificobob - 5-26-2016 at 06:41 AM

Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666  
Quote: Originally posted by yellowklr  
Just FYI If you worked in my line of work (LEO) now way would you be using Uber here in the states.........Not because of where i work but because of what i know........Well if you care about your safety that is......


I suspect you are full of it. Instead of telling us that you know, tell us what you know. Until we know what you know, we consider in not worth knowing.


humorous , yet, spot-on!