Forget galamsey and ban Uber - Angry taxi drivers to government

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John 8 years ago

Uber is here to stay. Very advanced technology, cheaper, better cars, more reliable and handy. Uber is here to stay in Ghana like all civilized countries

Uber is here to stay. Very advanced technology, cheaper, better cars, more reliable and handy. Uber is here to stay in Ghana like all civilized countries
Kwame uk 8 years ago

Mr Danso why don't you join uber since you they know pay no taxes.
No complain brother,join the galamseys as you rightly said

Mr Danso why don't you join uber since you they know pay no taxes.
No complain brother,join the galamseys as you rightly said
kwaku manu 8 years ago

THIS company has a lot of problems here in USA.Who gave them permit to operate in Ghana? revoke thier permit immeditely.The have o lot of court cases .They have bad reputation in europe even some countries have kick them out. ...
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THIS company has a lot of problems here in USA.Who gave them permit to operate in Ghana? revoke thier permit immeditely.The have o lot of court cases .They have bad reputation in europe even some countries have kick them out.They have court casestoo in USA.
Kwaku 8 years ago

check your English

check your English
lone prophet of Jehovah 8 years ago

Mr Too know, we are not here to check someone's grammer,English is meant for English men or people? it could be typing error,Just make your comments or contribution. shalom peace

Mr Too know, we are not here to check someone's grammer,English is meant for English men or people? it could be typing error,Just make your comments or contribution. shalom peace
not my monkeys not my circus 8 years ago

What problems? What court cases? What bad reputation? Are the countries that kicked them out of a similar disposition when it comes to the complex nuances of the taxi business in Ghana? maybe if you would enlighten us, you co ...
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What problems? What court cases? What bad reputation? Are the countries that kicked them out of a similar disposition when it comes to the complex nuances of the taxi business in Ghana? maybe if you would enlighten us, you could be helping shape us into citizens and not spectators. Mere generalities wont help us take a stand.

i personally hate to haggle with a driver about a fare to a destination and at times even pay extra when the driver seems to have revised the agreed fee on arrival. We in Gh live in a society where you are meant to bargain over the price of every single item (save the spaces that give you structure and consistency) and this is sad. Need you know,
Uber cars are insured, drivers are courteous and very professional about their job. When a driver fails to renew their license,roadworthy etc. Their uber account is locked until they do so. How many of these taxi's you see that are meant to have been put out of commission are still on our streets serving as death traps. this is due to the negligence on the part of the authorities to do due diligence when inspecting these vehicles. Not so with uber! do you not think Uber is helping reduce accidents that occur as a result of the aforementioned?Your car has to be in really good condition before you can serve. its smart on their part to tie all this into the remunerations you receive if you comply with their demands.

NB. Uber pays taxes on behalf their drivers. they probably are paying a lot more than you know. do your research to convince us some more.

lets embrace some positives that the tech revolution has bequeathed and make the most of it to help spur our own development. y'aka akyire dodo! ahba!
K.DOT 8 years ago

Ur Mother gave them permit!!!

Ur Mother gave them permit!!!
Kwame Ohene 8 years ago

Taxis in Ghana are not regulated. Most of them are not road worthy and they smell. The drivers cheat the owners and lie all the time. We should welcome UBER and promote a Ghanaian owned software equivalent

Taxis in Ghana are not regulated. Most of them are not road worthy and they smell. The drivers cheat the owners and lie all the time. We should welcome UBER and promote a Ghanaian owned software equivalent
not my monkeys not my circus 8 years ago

Ampa! Ghanaian equivalent no go bad koraaa!

Ampa! Ghanaian equivalent no go bad koraaa!
Kwabena kwabena 8 years ago

Everyone in Ghana should download the uber app and use their great service. Workers/students with cars can sign up and earn extra money. Uber expand and operate in all the towns. Wish you guys all the best in Ghana.

Everyone in Ghana should download the uber app and use their great service. Workers/students with cars can sign up and earn extra money. Uber expand and operate in all the towns. Wish you guys all the best in Ghana.

OKOE 8 years ago

HOW MANY TAXIS CAN THE COUNTRY SUSTAIN? I VISITED MY VILLAGE AND SAW MOST OF THE TAXIS STANDING IDLE. MY QUESTION IS, HOW CAN THE INDIGENOUS
TAXI OPERATORS MAKE A LIVING IF UBER IS ALLOWED TO OPERATE IN THE COUNTRY? CAN YOU ...
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HOW MANY TAXIS CAN THE COUNTRY SUSTAIN? I VISITED MY VILLAGE AND SAW MOST OF THE TAXIS STANDING IDLE. MY QUESTION IS, HOW CAN THE INDIGENOUS
TAXI OPERATORS MAKE A LIVING IF UBER IS ALLOWED TO OPERATE IN THE COUNTRY? CAN YOU IMAGINE THE CURRENCY DRAIN ON THE OUNTRY?
OKOE 8 years ago

Country

Country
Joel 8 years ago

Should all immigrants be sacked from western countries because the people say blacks mainly have taken all their jobs . We live in a democratic capitalist society . You have to be smart and be ready to adapt to change not try ...
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Should all immigrants be sacked from western countries because the people say blacks mainly have taken all their jobs . We live in a democratic capitalist society . You have to be smart and be ready to adapt to change not try to use your country to bully your way
lone prophet of Jehovah 8 years ago

All taxi companies in the country or operating as Taxi should register and pay tax to the Government. Galamsey must be ban because its a crime and illegally diverting our mineral resources into individuals and unregistered fo ...
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All taxi companies in the country or operating as Taxi should register and pay tax to the Government. Galamsey must be ban because its a crime and illegally diverting our mineral resources into individuals and unregistered foreigners without working permits shalom peace
cola nut 8 years ago

Only ignorant people will call for the ban on uber in Ghana. Uber Onaapo. Just paid 10gh cedi, whiles a taxi driver charged me 25gh.

Only ignorant people will call for the ban on uber in Ghana. Uber Onaapo. Just paid 10gh cedi, whiles a taxi driver charged me 25gh.
FOYOOSIS 8 years ago

Charles Dason might have emerged from his graves or outer space, if i should suggest.

No wonder, he sees the services of the death trap vehicles his associates drive in as taxi better than what UBER is determined to bring ...
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Charles Dason might have emerged from his graves or outer space, if i should suggest.

No wonder, he sees the services of the death trap vehicles his associates drive in as taxi better than what UBER is determined to bring into the taxi branch in Ghana.
Nii 8 years ago

so whats stopping the taxi drivers from also using uber and offering their services on uber?

so whats stopping the taxi drivers from also using uber and offering their services on uber?
Mr j shalin 8 years ago

R u the biggest Moron or what??? It's a better car safer car, comfortable car..and cheaper and I can track the driver and u want to stop UBER and expect us to use the shit cars which are callad taxi ...stop talking nonsense.. ...
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R u the biggest Moron or what??? It's a better car safer car, comfortable car..and cheaper and I can track the driver and u want to stop UBER and expect us to use the shit cars which are callad taxi ...stop talking nonsense....you foolish person
Tawiah 8 years ago

Uneducated Ashanti, this is the only excuse he could come up with, Kwushiaaa!

Uneducated Ashanti, this is the only excuse he could come up with, Kwushiaaa!
Kwadwo Kyei 8 years ago

You are a jerk. What has this got to do with Ashantis? Must tribalism find its way into every discussion? And you have the nerve to call someone uneducated. You don't sound very educated to me at all. You are plainly stupid.

You are a jerk. What has this got to do with Ashantis? Must tribalism find its way into every discussion? And you have the nerve to call someone uneducated. You don't sound very educated to me at all. You are plainly stupid.

Ekow Samuel. 8 years ago

The ban of galamsey is being ban and it have to ban,if the Taxi man driver is given assuerance to gorvenment to let the Uber procces their their tax to gorvernment then the gorvernment have to step inn immediatly to them for ...
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The ban of galamsey is being ban and it have to ban,if the Taxi man driver is given assuerance to gorvenment to let the Uber procces their their tax to gorvernment then the gorvernment have to step inn immediatly to them for their contribute of their donation of theirs! then it is rigth and it must to bee ,very good thanks to the driver of taxi for making ghana move forward with the progressing in every area in ghana,for The Minister of Transport to bear in it and tackle that income to gorvernment coffer,God bless you and oman ghana.
James 8 years ago

Well said in this article ! Basically Uber is being banned in several countries due to the regulatory issues. Especially, the drivers are not treated well and not paid much. Banning these kind of on-demand services is not a p ...
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Well said in this article ! Basically Uber is being banned in several countries due to the regulatory issues. Especially, the drivers are not treated well and not paid much. Banning these kind of on-demand services is not a permanent solution however this is the time traditional cab services should get into the technology at least to get a chance of survival. People are very keen about the technology to get the ride. There are companies like https://www.taximobility.com providing the solution to acquire this technology.

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