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People in Leeds can start using the lowest cost services UberX Uber today A rider simply download the application, which locate using GPS enabled maps, and request a car Toyota Prius or equivalent to the touch of a button.
When asked, the rider see photo, name, and the driver's car registration and the driver can watch happen in real time on the implementation If they enter their destination, they can also get an estimate of how much the trip will cost .
The service is completely without cash, so the trip is billed directly to credit or debit card rider, via the application Uber Riders are also encouraged to give their driver a star on five and write a review for the other riders to see.
Leeds is a city embracing technology and we consider it a natural choice for launching Uber said Tom Elvidge, CEO of Uber Leeds Today, we are able to meet the consumers a safer, affordable and reliable system transportation in this city, all at the touch of a button.
Uber is now available in three cities in the United Kingdom Leeds, London and Manchester, as well as more than 225 cities in 45 countries worldwide.
The company, which is based in San Francisco, said the growth of Uber in the UK reflects the demand of a new mode of transportation that embraces the smartphone era.
However, the service has faced opposition taxi companies across Europe, who argue that it can undermine bypassing the licensing regulations to protect passengers.
In June, the black cab drivers in London staged a protest againt Uber claiming that mobile that drivers use to book tours and calculate journey prices acts as a taxi meter, where private cars are not supposed use up to 10,000 taxi drivers are supposed to have participated in the demonstrations, which caused an estimated 125 million in lost revenue.
The application was also banned in several German cities, including Berlin and Hamburg The State Department of Berlin civil and regulatory affairs said in August that he can not condone a form of transport that uses non-drivers approved the unlicensed vehicles, where passengers are not insured in case they are injured.
Uber said that all drivers in the UK have passed background checks of the licensing authority, authorized by the regulatory agency and ensured that private hire drivers.
We believe that technology should be a key factor in how people move change their cities, improving the experience for both drivers and the drivers on the platform, said Jo Bertram, Regional Director, United -um, Ireland Nordics Uber.
At Uber, our mission is to keep people moving in the safest and most effective and we will continue to prioritize consumer choice and security, and the opportunity to drive our growth in the UK.
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