Ride share services

redmanjp · Postby **redmanjp** » December 30th, 2022, 12:42 pm

Anyone ever used TTRideshare? I had to use it yesterday as i had an office luncheon to go to and my car decided not to start just before.

I added my local visa/linx debit card whem I signed up and later noticed a $2 charge came out from it from TTRIDESHARE. It that normal? I ended up not paying by card as the driver didn't have any linx machine so used cash so nothing should have been charged to it from the app.

ProtonPowder · Postby **ProtonPowder** » December 30th, 2022, 2:41 pm

Check back after a while to see if the charge was refunded. Many companies do a small series of transactions to test that the card entered is valid. That might have been their verification process.

paid_influencer · Postby **paid_influencer** » December 30th, 2022, 5:12 pm

i always wonder how reliable them thing is. airport taxi rates to south is madness and apparently some airport taxi don't even want to go too far south to begin with

redmanjp · Postby **redmanjp** » December 30th, 2022, 6:13 pm

I got a response from them confirming it was a temporary charge which is refunded so will have to check my balance to see.

It was convenient but quite expensive. The app estimated my trip on the cheapest option to be $108. It ended up being about $123 as the rates increased recently and I guess they didn't update the app.

Gem_in_i · Postby **Gem_in_i** » December 30th, 2022, 7:54 pm

I used it in Tobago. Worked out well. I pre-booked the ride back to Airport and the driver was ontime.

ttphilip · Postby **ttphilip** » December 30th, 2022, 9:15 pm

I use ttrideshare often…very reliable and quite affordable. I pay via credit card that I put in the app which is very convenient when you arrive at your destination.

AlphaMan · Postby **AlphaMan** » December 30th, 2022, 10:07 pm

redmanjp wrote:I got a response from them confirming it was a temporary charge which is refunded so will have to check my balance to see.

It was convenient but quite expensive. The app estimated my trip on the cheapest option to be $108. It ended up being about $123 as the rates increased recently and I guess they didn't update the app.

What distances we talking?

trvs · Postby **trvs** » December 30th, 2022, 10:30 pm

allRiDi is cheaper. http://www.allridi.com

I use it all the time throughout Trinidad. Cash or Card through the app just like Uber in USA etc.

Their support chat in the app is also very friendly with assisting in pre-booking rides.

Country_Bookie · Postby **Country_Bookie** » December 31st, 2022, 12:24 pm

redmanjp wrote:I got a response from them confirming it was a temporary charge which is refunded so will have to check my balance to see.

It was convenient but quite expensive. The app estimated my trip on the cheapest option to be $108. It ended up being about $123 as the rates increased recently and I guess they didn't update the app.

$123??
Was that a drive from town to Point? I never pay so much when I just hire a regular taxi.

redmanjp · Postby **redmanjp** » January 2nd, 2023, 12:00 am

Country_Bookie wrote:
redmanjp wrote:I got a response from them confirming it was a temporary charge which is refunded so will have to check my balance to see.

It was convenient but quite expensive. The app estimated my trip on the cheapest option to be $108. It ended up being about $123 as the rates increased recently and I guess they didn't update the app.
$123??
Was that a drive from town to Point? I never pay so much when I just hire a regular taxi.

from Arima to Chaguanas. here is the breakdown:

FARE BREAKDOWN
Base Fare TT$16
Distance (29.71 kms.) TT$64
Time (39 mins.) TT$43
Total Fare TT$123

Country_Bookie · Postby **Country_Bookie** » January 2nd, 2023, 10:00 am

At those kinda rates I think it would be better to rent a car for $150 / day if you have multiple trips.

killercow · Postby **killercow** » January 2nd, 2023, 10:16 am

Country_Bookie wrote:At those kinda rates I think it would be better to rent a car for $150 / day if you have multiple trips.

Where you getting a car to rent for the day for that price?

redmanjp · Postby **redmanjp** » January 2nd, 2023, 1:01 pm

Country_Bookie wrote:At those kinda rates I think it would be better to rent a car for $150 / day if you have multiple trips.

It was just 1 trip to go to a luncheon I already paid for and didn't want to be too late. Certainly not paying that amount for repeated trips. If time wasn't an issue I would have taken route taxis and paid a fraction of what i paid.

Postby **eliteauto** » January 3rd, 2023, 11:36 am

Convenience and service has a cost

Zee · Postby **Zee** » January 3rd, 2023, 11:40 am

I've once or twice tried to get prices from these apps only to be shocked and stay home

VexXx Dogg · Postby **VexXx Dogg** » January 3rd, 2023, 11:43 am

eliteauto wrote:Convenience and service has a cost

this.

pugboy · Postby **pugboy** » January 3rd, 2023, 11:46 am

and come out with your clothes not smelling like stale california scents poppy

wingnut · Postby **wingnut** » January 3rd, 2023, 12:27 pm

Anyone drives for these ride services. Is it worth it?

After catering for gas, maintenance, insurance, lock neck and robbery

Thinking bout doing it as a sideline

hindian · Postby **hindian** » January 3rd, 2023, 12:35 pm

wingnut wrote:Anyone drives for these ride services. Is it worth it?

After catering for gas, maintenance, insurance, lock neck and robbery

Thinking bout doing it as a sideline

I have a couple friends that do it and according to them, it helps pays the bills. You vehicle has to be in good condition and a certain age no ole ting. All payments to you the driver comes through your account from the company minus their cut and you can get extra “hire” work from the same clients you pick up. That’s as much as I know so I hope it helps

pugboy · Postby **pugboy** » January 3rd, 2023, 1:13 pm

i know a couple as well who do as a sideline same
also know a guy who went full time and like a true trini bypasses the company mostly and does his own private now

Zee · Postby **Zee** » January 3rd, 2023, 3:07 pm

I have a buddy who does it. They have a good structure. Admin supports the Drivers. They have group chats and warning systems. They send out updates regularly. They have payment systems across the island. The Company takes their cut and the driver gets his/her share. They often do promotions (in high demand times) to incentivize drivers to work longer to keep up with demand.
If you have a normal gas car, it may not make sense. Hybrid/Diesel would have the money.
They would fire you if you're found to be sidelining.
In terms of safety, that's a risk throughout the nation. So it's up to the person. However, you can pick and choose your areas and times you are active.
Worth a shot if you want to make some ends

redmanjp · Postby **redmanjp** » January 4th, 2023, 2:57 pm

with ttrideshare even if u stuck in traffic with a gas car u making more money as they charge for time as well as distance.

pugboy · Postby **pugboy** » January 4th, 2023, 4:11 pm

does their app give an estimate of trip time like waze ?
so at least you can gauge better or worse departing times

redmanjp wrote:with ttrideshare even if u stuck in traffic with a gas car u making more money as they charge for time as well as distance.

Zee · Postby **Zee** » January 6th, 2023, 8:44 am

redmanjp wrote:with ttrideshare even if u stuck in traffic with a gas car u making more money as they charge for time as well as distance.

Stop and go traffic with the ac is a real gas killer. Not sure if the rate per km would compensate...

redmanjp · Postby **redmanjp** » January 6th, 2023, 11:39 am

Zee wrote:
redmanjp wrote:with ttrideshare even if u stuck in traffic with a gas car u making more money as they charge for time as well as distance.

Stop and go traffic with the ac is a real gas killer. Not sure if the rate per km would compensate...

still better than a normal hired taxi where u dont pay for time but still use more gas in traffic.