Uber , or more specifically UberPOP , which is how the service is officially called, is launched today Madrid , with threats of strikes and protests by taxi drivers in the capital Madrid.
in Barcelona has been in operation since April.
Do not know Uber ? It is shuttles between individuals, that works like a traditional taxi service. Through the app Uber you enter the path you want to perform, and within minutes a particular driver (professional or amateur) will come to pick you up to take you to your destination, at a cheaper price the taxi.
As Uber drivers are particular, not have to pay the taxi license, or pass inspections or tests, or pay taxes . The legal coverage that hides behind Uber The law allows individuals only charge subsistence and transportation expenses, and that is what you charge Uber . The 20% is what it is, and 80% the particular lead.
A thought which is hard to take, because if the diet only charges and expenses of transporting the driver … What are Uber gains? Or is that 20% commission makes drivers earn below the spending they do?
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In recent weeks, Uber has dropped 25% rates in Spain. To his Madrid premiere rate is 65 cents per mile, and 15 cents per minute journey.
The company does not tell califoniana the number of drivers it has in Spain, but his goal is since I order a car until you get into it, do not spend more than 5 minutes.
The drivers Professional accuse Uber professional intrusion, and if an illegal and unsafe service , by not paying the appropriate licenses or taxes, and have no control over the quality of drivers and vehicles. Although apparently the Uber performed internally.
The authorities do not really know how to react to these phenomena collaborative economy, because although it is legal as long as no profit, professionalism and crowd services Uber , including luxury transportation, raises doubts.
You can take a look at the new web Uber Madrid.
[ Source : The Country]
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