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    Does anyone use Uber?

    Is it really cheaper than a cab?

    Someone let me know

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    I use it and it is much better than cabs

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    i use it almost daily and it is a lot cheaper and more convenient than a cab

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    Use code hnhn3 and get a free ride up to 20.00 for 1st time rider.

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    U guys dont have cars?

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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    Is it really cheaper than a cab?

    Someone let me know
    i was thinking about working for them but i am scared i will get murdered
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    Quote Originally Posted by Big Bear View Post
    i was thinking about working for them but i am scared i will get murdered

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    not worth it to work for them

    I saw a show and they take too much money back meaning company

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    can i use my bike that is a 2seater and work for them???

    well i can be apart of that and also a fitness company

    they can get where they are going and lose weight

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    I used it once(extremely drunk) to get from century city to Hollywood.. Easy as shit with the iPhone... Plus I don't have a pussy so I don't get raped..

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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    not worth it to work for them

    I saw a show and they take too much money back meaning company
    not true, i know several drivers that make really good money. they only take about 15%

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    Why does JJ even post here? He makes comments without even knowing any facts. I work in the golf industry here on the east coast and one of my assistant pros drives for them during the winter months. Here in Philly they have Uber Black Car (a limo type service) or UberX (where you can use your own newer model nice car). He has a Mercedes C300 so drives for them. Uber takes 20% of the fare, you get the rest. He works probably 15-20 hours a week and makes appx. 300-400 a week. You are responsible for taxes at the end of the year. I'm assuming deductions for car wear and tear can lessen your tax burden

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    Quote Originally Posted by sourtwist View Post
    U guys dont have cars?
    What the hell does uber have to do with having a car? If you use it to go to bars it has nothing to do with owning a car. It's an easy to use service when you need it.

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    Super easy, like 2 clicks on the iPhone and usually a cab is <5 mins away. Plus, you can pick what kind of car picks you up (escalade, mkz, etc)

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    Quote Originally Posted by USCPHILLYGUY View Post
    Why does JJ even post here? He makes comments without even knowing any facts. I work in the golf industry here on the east coast and one of my assistant pros drives for them during the winter months. Here in Philly they have Uber Black Car (a limo type service) or UberX (where you can use your own newer model nice car). He has a Mercedes C300 so drives for them. Uber takes 20% of the fare, you get the rest. He works probably 15-20 hours a week and makes appx. 300-400 a week. You are responsible for taxes at the end of the year. I'm assuming deductions for car wear and tear can lessen your tax burden
    hey pal, so are you a pga pro?

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    Quote Originally Posted by cloverfield View Post
    What the hell does uber have to do with having a car? If you use it to go to bars it has nothing to do with owning a car. It's an easy to use service when you need it.
    Hey fukkface, thats why im asking. guys are talking about taking cabs every day. People who have cars dont take cabs every day. Enlighten me, dont be a douchebag.

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    I use it to go to bars, but I even use it to take my girl to dinner. I pick nice cars so it's a nice ride, then I don't have to worry about having more than 2 drinks. DUI's in Michigan are about $8k & lots of hassle, no thanks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sourtwist View Post
    Hey fukkface, thats why im asking. guys are talking about taking cabs every day. People who have cars dont take cabs every day. Enlighten me, dont be a douchebag.
    lol, i drink every day, so thats why i use it
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    Quote Originally Posted by sourtwist View Post
    Hey fukkface, thats why im asking. guys are talking about taking cabs every day. People who have cars dont take cabs every day. Enlighten me, dont be a douchebag.
    In some bigger cities cabs are easier to take than cars even if you have a car. I have owned a car since I was 16 but living in Chicago and working in the loop - i never ever drove - too expensive/inconvenient to park - cabs cheaper and easier when other public transportation (buses or el train) wasn't an option.

    I have used uber - definitely cheaper - use it a lot for work now

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    Quote Originally Posted by Big Bear View Post
    i was thinking about working for them but i am scared i will get murdered
    my brother does it and no big deal.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RudyRuetigger View Post
    hey pal, so are you a pga pro?
    Haha.....I wish Rudy......strictly golf course management now. Played in the "minor league" out of college. Was called the Nike Tour back then. Quite a grind

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    Quote Originally Posted by USCPHILLYGUY View Post
    Haha.....I wish Rudy......strictly golf course management now. Played in the "minor league" out of college. Was called the Nike Tour back then. Quite a grind

    superintendent? or working ur way to that?

    thats what i went to college for.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sourtwist View Post
    Hey fukkface, thats why im asking. guys are talking about taking cabs every day. People who have cars dont take cabs every day. Enlighten me, dont be a douchebag.
    I think one is talking about using them and bear is talking about driving.

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    if your unemployed but can find a way to get a tahoe suv, i highly recommend driving for them. you can easily make 1k or more weekly driving for uber. i know a couple guys that leave their service on from 10am-3am daily and they are clearing over 2k weekly.

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    Yes. Very convenient.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RudyRuetigger View Post
    superintendent? or working ur way to that?

    thats what i went to college for.
    chinch bugs...you know...manganese....most people don't even know what that is

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    Quote Originally Posted by RudyRuetigger View Post
    superintendent? or working ur way to that?

    thats what i went to college for.
    Hey Rudy. I work for a management company and handle the day to day operations at the course. Its semi private so I deal in membership, daily play, tourneys, food & beverage, etc. We have a head super that employees about 15 guys during the season

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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    not worth it to work for them

    I saw a show and they take too much money back meaning company
    The driver keeps like 85-90% of the fare.

    But the driver pays for his own gas and maintenance.

    I heard Uber got banned in Nevada?

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    The thing is the cars can be real banged up

    can be 84 chevy...many drivers have criminal pasts as background checks are lacking

    minorities that also could rob your house while your gone??

    Its what I heard..of course many good drivers but many bad ones that get through security checks

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    Love Uber. Cheap, fast, polite, don't have to bother with cash, and (most importantly) easy to summon when hammered.

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    Pass

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    Quote Originally Posted by gauchojake View Post
    chinch bugs...you know...manganese....most people don't even know what that is
    Is that when Ty hits the ball in carls house??


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    Quote Originally Posted by Smoke View Post
    Pass

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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    The thing is the cars can be real banged up

    can be 84 chevy...many drivers have criminal pasts as background checks are lacking

    minorities that also could rob your house while your gone??

    Its what I heard..of course many good drivers but many bad ones that get through security checks
    Sometimes I wonder if the rocks rolling around in your head are just gonna fall out one day.


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    Quote Originally Posted by RudyRuetigger View Post
    Is that when Ty hits the ball in carls house??

    nice pull! That is correct.

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