Ghana’s cab drivers fight Uber

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OSAGYEFO 7 years ago

This is not good for the drivers but will be good for both customers and govt tax revenue

This is not good for the drivers but will be good for both customers and govt tax revenue
Nana Malik 7 years ago

Greedy Ghanaian taxi drivers that have no fixed price for their services.They look at you and charge.Change is coming.U can only change your ways or else u will soon be unemployed.

Greedy Ghanaian taxi drivers that have no fixed price for their services.They look at you and charge.Change is coming.U can only change your ways or else u will soon be unemployed.
Joe 7 years ago

This is development, convenience, life improvement and competition as well. The typical African always wants to stay in class one. this is good and we shall welcome it

This is development, convenience, life improvement and competition as well. The typical African always wants to stay in class one. this is good and we shall welcome it
K Ofori 7 years ago

Joe everybody in life want development and competition is good as well for consumers and the stakeholders as well nobody question that but one has to have regulations to guide how the industry should operate to be fair for th ...
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Joe everybody in life want development and competition is good as well for consumers and the stakeholders as well nobody question that but one has to have regulations to guide how the industry should operate to be fair for the riders the drivers the system owners and all stakeholders involved but I don't think uber wants to be on this page uber want you to work like a slave not until regulations is been put in place to protect everyone involved this is no good for the society at large because it cannot afford it imagine one have put in 70 to 80,000.00 miles on a vehicle a year the world at large can't afford this we all share the resources together therefore the world cannot allow one company uses that much resources for it's self interest
K Ofori 7 years ago

Nana Malik you really do not know how uber opperate they've just introduced their product in the country you have no idea what they're going to do next if you're interested to know ask Washington DC Cab drivers they'll tell y ...
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Nana Malik you really do not know how uber opperate they've just introduced their product in the country you have no idea what they're going to do next if you're interested to know ask Washington DC Cab drivers they'll tell you how the uber is all about they were the one uber use them to mount their platform after it was well received what they did to cab drivers you have no idea what they're going to bring next before you know they'll have already flooded your city,regions and your country with private vehicles without been able to control it remember how slave trade began so this may end your citizens will be driving almost 18 hours a day to make a living listen to what they're saying they want to change the way people should leave their life as if this world is made for them
Dogg 7 years ago

Please stick to traditional taxis. This Obroni taxi concept will not work in Ghana because we have a different mindset. 419 drivers will mess this up. We don't yet have the infrastructure to support high tech business models ...
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Please stick to traditional taxis. This Obroni taxi concept will not work in Ghana because we have a different mindset. 419 drivers will mess this up. We don't yet have the infrastructure to support high tech business models like Uber, Lyft etc. First kick Mahama out of office. The guy still uses airplanes loaded with cash to pay football players. Abeg, we are not there yet.
21st century 7 years ago

The Internet,the traditional taxi ,the phone or pc are all obroni concepts . Why do you use them if you really don't like obroni concepts?

The Internet,the traditional taxi ,the phone or pc are all obroni concepts . Why do you use them if you really don't like obroni concepts?
jcamcam 7 years ago

Yes oo..I was shocked wen I once paid ghc10.00 to a place, later another taxi took 5ghc.

Yes oo..I was shocked wen I once paid ghc10.00 to a place, later another taxi took 5ghc.
Miss Kafui 7 years ago

But why do most Ghanaian refuse to think outside the box and fear change as well. We can't grow with this attitude of not accepting new positive ideas. Abbaa

But why do most Ghanaian refuse to think outside the box and fear change as well. We can't grow with this attitude of not accepting new positive ideas. Abbaa
dart 7 years ago

I agree with you paapa. They're always asking for development but not change. How can we develop without technology. These are some of the reason why since independence no progress. How old is Singapore?

I agree with you paapa. They're always asking for development but not change. How can we develop without technology. These are some of the reason why since independence no progress. How old is Singapore?
Open Voice 7 years ago

I agree perfectly with you. Until we stop these these so call associations and go ahead with laudable decisions we will never develop. Any program that is introduced in Ghana some sort of association kick against it because o ...
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I agree perfectly with you. Until we stop these these so call associations and go ahead with laudable decisions we will never develop. Any program that is introduced in Ghana some sort of association kick against it because of individual selfish and parochial interest. Why?
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suzi 7 years ago

Stay away forever. Maggot scum

Stay away forever. Maggot scum
TAVIE 7 years ago

CHANGE AND COMPETITIONS IS THE NEW WORLD GET USE IT

CHANGE AND COMPETITIONS IS THE NEW WORLD GET USE IT
jeje 7 years ago

this drivers should better think better than thinking that government should always do things in their favour! if they are doing the right thing, why are they afriad of things been changed to also help passagers? you can kill ...
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this drivers should better think better than thinking that government should always do things in their favour! if they are doing the right thing, why are they afriad of things been changed to also help passagers? you can kill us all the time.
Smart Thinking 7 years ago

What kind of English be this?

What kind of English be this?
Tekonline.org 7 years ago

The Committed Drivers Association of Ghana should rather take the opportunity to brainstorm for new innovative services, to compete head-on with Uber.

The world does not stand still; technology marches on and there is not ...
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The Committed Drivers Association of Ghana should rather take the opportunity to brainstorm for new innovative services, to compete head-on with Uber.

The world does not stand still; technology marches on and there is not much we can do about that.

Uber itself had the scare of their lives when Google introduced the self-driving car. Rather than panic, moan and groan, and plan to sue Google, they QUICKLY teamed up with Carnegie Mellon University (the "Mecca" of computer science), to develop their own self-driving taxis.

Today, Uber is ready to introduce the self-driving taxi ever in the world.

First, The Committed Drivers Association of Ghana should choose a name with an easy, catchy acronym: like "RIDE". CDAG might be hard to remember, unless we right it as C-DAG ("See Dag).

Then CDAG should find ways to compete with Uber. There should be a CDAG website and a CDAG app on EVERY phone in Ghana. That's for starters.

Next, CDAG should think of what they can provide that Uber cannot:

-free water with rides
-monthly subscription
-family plans
-free trips to hospital emergencies
-free calls while riding
-free movies during rides

these are just a tiny few of ideas.
Osebo 7 years ago

If anyone has tried UBER in Accra then they will know that whilst they are managing the business the way they are currently they will not be competition for the traditional taxis. They do not turn up when hailed on the App an ...
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If anyone has tried UBER in Accra then they will know that whilst they are managing the business the way they are currently they will not be competition for the traditional taxis. They do not turn up when hailed on the App and they still charge, they do not work at night, the driver shown on the APP is not the person who is driving the car if they do turn up.
Foreigner 7 years ago

I disagree that Uber is poor in Accra. With the ability to rate drivers and provide comments back on each ride, those BAD uber drivers will get cut out of the system. I've already known a driver who had to go through 're-tr ...
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I disagree that Uber is poor in Accra. With the ability to rate drivers and provide comments back on each ride, those BAD uber drivers will get cut out of the system. I've already known a driver who had to go through 're-training' because of poor scores. What choice do you have with a taxi driver? Some don't care what service they provide because it will never come back to hurt them.
Azumah Nelson 7 years ago

Ghanaian Drivers can go to Hell.Thry should learn yo compete,

Ghanaian Drivers can go to Hell.Thry should learn yo compete,
BlackC 7 years ago

Cab drivers should fight Uber. Uber is not looking like the innovative technology that people were sold on.

Uber should provide some healthy competition to cabs and make the cabs at least perform better. Instead, it's loo ...
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Cab drivers should fight Uber. Uber is not looking like the innovative technology that people were sold on.

Uber should provide some healthy competition to cabs and make the cabs at least perform better. Instead, it's looking like this sector is being driven in this race to the bottom as less protections from unlicensed drivers, less pay for drivers, insurance, protections for the consumer in case they get hurt, etc.

Uber sounds great and trendy but look at what's going on in cities that it is well established in.
Progressive Ghanaian 7 years ago

Your stupidity confounds me. Once your drivers go on strike, consumers still need to get across town, and thus will use uber's services. This will expand their market share and prove to consumers their business model and qual ...
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Your stupidity confounds me. Once your drivers go on strike, consumers still need to get across town, and thus will use uber's services. This will expand their market share and prove to consumers their business model and quality of service is superior to yours. The day you go on a strike Uber wins, which is what I am very much looking forward to. Innovate or Gtfo.
Andrew Naija 7 years ago

Uber is in Nigeria and other African countries yet their drivers are not complaining. Ghanaians don't like competition. Today it's foreign retailers, tomorrow it's Uber. Sit up and do ruthless business not soft business.

Uber is in Nigeria and other African countries yet their drivers are not complaining. Ghanaians don't like competition. Today it's foreign retailers, tomorrow it's Uber. Sit up and do ruthless business not soft business.
soja 7 years ago

uber has not been very helpful to taxi drivers wherever they've been be it San Francisco or Kansas City.

Uber is a cheater- charging drivers unnecessary fees and commissions while not contributing to their bottom line.

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uber has not been very helpful to taxi drivers wherever they've been be it San Francisco or Kansas City.

Uber is a cheater- charging drivers unnecessary fees and commissions while not contributing to their bottom line.

the commitment with Uber is enormous-their adverts/commercials are not realistic- no body has been able to earn the $90K a year they claim- they don't a record of anyone making that much.
Big Brain 7 years ago

Why alway selfish attitute from our drivers? Due to monopoly they do what favour them. They can go to hell. All these new systems have to come so passengers will get small relief in the hand og this local drivers.

Why alway selfish attitute from our drivers? Due to monopoly they do what favour them. They can go to hell. All these new systems have to come so passengers will get small relief in the hand og this local drivers.
Mahama72 & Montie3 7 years ago

STAY AWAY FOREVER

STAY AWAY FOREVER
Mahama72 & Montie3 7 years ago

AGAINST SALE OF ECG, CIRCLE AND KASOA INTERCHANGES, SENIOR DAY HIGH SCHOOL, POWER BARGES,NEW AIRPORT TERMINAL. WHERE DID WE GET THESE BUSHMEN FROM?

AGAINST SALE OF ECG, CIRCLE AND KASOA INTERCHANGES, SENIOR DAY HIGH SCHOOL, POWER BARGES,NEW AIRPORT TERMINAL. WHERE DID WE GET THESE BUSHMEN FROM?
concerned economist 7 years ago

the taxi drivers should stop the buffoonery and join Uber to increase their incomes

the taxi drivers should stop the buffoonery and join Uber to increase their incomes
Gil 7 years ago

Are the Uber drivers not Ghanaians? Continue being the backward, self-centered and myopic thinking and u will be left behind

Are the Uber drivers not Ghanaians? Continue being the backward, self-centered and myopic thinking and u will be left behind
ROGUE LAWYER 7 years ago

uBER is taking you as a fool, and ignorant to risk yourself as a cab driver for his wealthy and benefit.

uBER ASK you to buy your own car at your own cost

ask you to drive at the cheaper price

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uBER is taking you as a fool, and ignorant to risk yourself as a cab driver for his wealthy and benefit.

uBER ASK you to buy your own car at your own cost

ask you to drive at the cheaper price

but he would take higher commission from you. at the same time you are responsible to fix any damages those cheap drives can cause to your vehicle at your own cost- are you stupid?
charles 7 years ago

hahaha. please do hunger strike. why are they afraid of change? they should go and read about the BRT

hahaha. please do hunger strike. why are they afraid of change? they should go and read about the BRT
ROGUE LAWYER 7 years ago

AFRICANS SHOULD WAKE-

why do you have to put your tel number , and credit card or bank card in one Apps?

an APPS you have no control for payment autorisations?

Think about it if it is sensible or folishness

Th ...
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AFRICANS SHOULD WAKE-

why do you have to put your tel number , and credit card or bank card in one Apps?

an APPS you have no control for payment autorisations?

Think about it if it is sensible or folishness

The government can collect money from the company and allow it operation but you as individual dont have to put your accounts on risk
Foreigner 7 years ago

You don't need a credit card to use Uber in Accra. (It is required in the US where I've used it before.)

You don't need a credit card to use Uber in Accra. (It is required in the US where I've used it before.)
ROGUE LAWYER 7 years ago

tell us how you pay uBER cab in Accra

tell us how you pay uBER cab in Accra
Foreigner 7 years ago

When you set-up your uber account via a phone, it gives you the option to select cash or a credit card. I already have an uber account from the US and it was set-up only with a credit card. However, in Ghana, after I selec ...
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When you set-up your uber account via a phone, it gives you the option to select cash or a credit card. I already have an uber account from the US and it was set-up only with a credit card. However, in Ghana, after I selected my trip and BEFORE I call for an uber driver, I can change the payment option on the app from credit card to cash. The first time I didn't do it by mistake and wrote uber. They GAVE me a credit on my card !!!!
fuseini 7 years ago

Stupid post si there don't want innovation

Stupid post si there don't want innovation
Uber Zealot 7 years ago

I love using uber in accra vs taxis. Why?

First, the rates are lower especially for longer trips. Before even taking a trip, you can get an estimate through the app.

Secondly, uber cars need to be reviewed by the comp ...
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I love using uber in accra vs taxis. Why?

First, the rates are lower especially for longer trips. Before even taking a trip, you can get an estimate through the app.

Secondly, uber cars need to be reviewed by the company before the driver can use it. The cars are far better than the death traps that they call taxis.

Thirdly, as a women or foreigner, you know the name of the person and car that will be picking you up. If the driver is foolish enough to do anything, they can be traced. Taxi drivers???

Fourthly, you can rate your uber driver. Poor ones will get kicked out of the system. Taxi drivers keep on driving no matter how they act.

Fifthly, Uber drivers can come right to your door. With the app, they can pick you up from exactly where you're located. You don't have to walk out to a busy street to wait for a taxi.

Finally, the pricing is based on distance and time. You will get the roughly the same rate no matter what driver you get. With a taxi driver, rates can vary and if you don't know the 'normal' price, you can get overcharged by a taxi driver.

I think uber would be good for government taxing as well. What taxi driver pays income tax? They pay a monthly fee for having a license but this could be levied on uber drivers as well. This could be a good money maker for government. They only have to go to one place. (i.e. uber) to collect a flat tax on on rides. They'll collect a lot more money then they do now .
O.C 7 years ago

If u can't beat them jux join them.Uber has come to stay.The public has accepted it and it is the way forward.Jux be online or stay offline nd shut up and u guys will permanently be out of business with ur backwards thinking. ...
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If u can't beat them jux join them.Uber has come to stay.The public has accepted it and it is the way forward.Jux be online or stay offline nd shut up and u guys will permanently be out of business with ur backwards thinking...
fear woman 7 years ago

hahaha it will create jobs but it wont work in ghana not with all this crimes

hahaha it will create jobs but it wont work in ghana not with all this crimes
THE HUMBLE ONE 7 years ago

For all those clamoring for change and technology and innovation and all that,.. wouldn't common constant electricity availability be what you should be asking for first and foremost?....But I'm guessing that's too far advanc ...
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For all those clamoring for change and technology and innovation and all that,.. wouldn't common constant electricity availability be what you should be asking for first and foremost?....But I'm guessing that's too far advance for poor Ghana.
Uber is just another way for the most richest to make even more more money, at the expense of poor people.
AMA ATTA I DO 7 years ago

The typical resistance to change.

The typical resistance to change.
Dr Yaw fosu, NC 7 years ago

Uber is here to stay and making waves around the world, the drivers have to adapt to the competition. It makes the service better. Ghana open up for technology.

Uber is here to stay and making waves around the world, the drivers have to adapt to the competition. It makes the service better. Ghana open up for technology.
Marie 7 years ago

No nonsense from any disgruntled Taxi driver will stop UBER. Even in Nairobi, BBC has told us they have introduced helicopter UBERs to assist in the traffic jam. Rather work and get your last few coins before you go extinct.

No nonsense from any disgruntled Taxi driver will stop UBER. Even in Nairobi, BBC has told us they have introduced helicopter UBERs to assist in the traffic jam. Rather work and get your last few coins before you go extinct.

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