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Israel: 30 NIS referral credit for GetTaxi (a la Uber)
« on: June 30, 2014, 04:40:19 AM »
GetTaxi (an app similar to Uber, that allows you to hail a cab with your smartphone) currently has a referral promo just like Uber, although far less lucrative: refer a friend, and you can each get 20 NIS ride credit, up to 1,000 NIS of referrals.

If Dan wants to make himself an account and collect referrals, he can replace my code with his; but otherwise, I'd very much appreciate if you'd use mine. :D

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Re: Israel: 20 NIS referral credit for GetTaxi (a la Uber)
« Reply #1 on: June 30, 2014, 06:53:56 AM »
Is it limited to certain cities in Israel?
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Re: Israel: 20 NIS referral credit for GetTaxi (a la Uber)
« Reply #2 on: June 30, 2014, 12:06:41 PM »
Is it limited to certain cities in Israel?

The promotion is technically valid all over Israel, although not all cities have GetTaxi drivers yet.

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Re: Israel: 20 NIS referral credit for GetTaxi (a la Uber)
« Reply #3 on: July 06, 2014, 02:44:17 AM »
Thanks. Just signed up. Well see if I get a chance to use it this summer.
Q, can I order a taxi for someone else near me ? Or do I have to actually take the ride with them?
« Last Edit: July 06, 2014, 02:51:35 AM by sky121 »
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Re: Israel: 20 NIS referral credit for GetTaxi (a la Uber)
« Reply #4 on: July 06, 2014, 03:39:26 AM »
Thanks. Just signed up. Well see if I get a chance to use it this summer.
Q, can I order a taxi for someone else near me ? Or do I have to actually take the ride with them?

You can order for whoever you want, although the beauty of GetTaxi is being able to pay by CC - if you're paying cash, it's cheaper to just order a taxi by phone from one of the Jewish companies. So you probably won't be using it for strangers anyway.

One great use for it (suggested to me by an Arab GetTaxi driver, actually) is getting to the Kosel on Erev Shabbos. Instead of guessing how much money to bring, and putting the change in tzedaka, you simply order a cab using GetTaxi. You leave your phone at home, then when you get to the Kosel, you tell the driver you want to pay with your credit card on file. However, a driver once told me that if you don't use the app to confirm that the taxi arrived (which happens when you order the cab and walk outside to wait for him, without your phone), then GetTaxi may cancel your trip once you're in the way, thinking the driver is lying about picking up his passenger. So... It stands to reason that (even during the week) if you're gonna order a cab for someone else, at least make sure to confirm in the app that the cab picked them up.
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Re: Israel: 20 NIS referral credit for GetTaxi (a la Uber)
« Reply #5 on: July 06, 2014, 04:08:40 AM »
Got it. Thanks.
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Re: Israel: 20 NIS referral credit for GetTaxi (a la Uber)
« Reply #6 on: July 06, 2014, 07:30:52 AM »

Got it. Thanks.
Same here! Thanx!

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Re: Israel: 20 NIS referral credit for GetTaxi (a la Uber)
« Reply #7 on: September 28, 2014, 03:00:35 PM »
Forgot to update this post... bonus is now 30 NIS instead of 20. :)

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Re: Israel: 20 NIS referral credit for GetTaxi (a la Uber)
« Reply #8 on: September 28, 2014, 03:22:57 PM »
Forgot to update this post... bonus is now 30 NIS instead of 20. :)
can this be used in Jerusalem? Have you used them yet?

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Re: Israel: 20 NIS referral credit for GetTaxi (a la Uber)
« Reply #9 on: September 28, 2014, 03:57:41 PM »
can this be used in Jerusalem? Have you used them yet?
Yes.
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Re: Israel: 20 NIS referral credit for GetTaxi (a la Uber)
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Re: Israel: 20 NIS referral credit for GetTaxi (a la Uber)
« Reply #11 on: September 28, 2014, 03:59:49 PM »
can this be used in Jerusalem? Have you used them yet?

Of course! I've used it quite a few times.

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Re: Israel: 20 NIS referral credit for GetTaxi (a la Uber)
« Reply #12 on: September 28, 2014, 04:00:46 PM »
Any Arab Drivers?

Yes. But when you order a cab, it shows you the driver's name and photo. If you don't feel comfortable, you can cancel.

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Re: Israel: 20 NIS referral credit for GetTaxi (a la Uber)
« Reply #13 on: September 28, 2014, 04:09:22 PM »
Yes. But when you order a cab, it shows you the driver's name and photo. If you don't feel comfortable, you can cancel.
Cool, thanks.

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Re: Israel: 20 NIS referral credit for GetTaxi (a la Uber)
« Reply #14 on: September 28, 2014, 04:17:32 PM »
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Re: Israel: 20 NIS referral credit for GetTaxi (a la Uber)
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Re: Israel: 20 NIS referral credit for GetTaxi (a la Uber)
« Reply #16 on: November 27, 2014, 07:17:47 PM »
I see them all over Jerusalem now,when did they start here?

I used them 3 times and every time I got an Arab,I didn't feel comfortable the whole ride.
The problem is they go with a flag on top showing they are part of a company,till now people knew if someone is part of a company he could pull him over knowing he is not an Arab (all the companies here will never take an Arab) so the people without the app that don't see his picture or name ,don't know he is an Arab only once they are in the car.
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Re: Israel: 20 NIS referral credit for GetTaxi (a la Uber)
« Reply #17 on: November 28, 2014, 01:32:58 AM »
I see them all over Jerusalem now,when did they start here?

I used them 3 times and every time I got an Arab,I didn't feel comfortable the whole ride.
The problem is they go with a flag on top showing they are part of a company,till now people knew if someone is part of a company he could pull him over knowing he is not an Arab (all the companies here will never take an Arab) so the people without the app that don't see his picture or name ,don't know he is an Arab only once they are in the car.
I would NOT drive in a cab with an Arab even if he's with a company!

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Re: Israel: 20 NIS referral credit for GetTaxi (a la Uber)
« Reply #18 on: November 28, 2014, 03:32:02 AM »
I would NOT drive in a cab with an Arab even if he's with a company!
Precisely what he just said

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Re: Israel: 20 NIS referral credit for GetTaxi (a la Uber)
« Reply #19 on: November 28, 2014, 03:34:07 AM »
There are still certain companies who you know you aren't getting an Arab. I've stopped using Gett recently and I only use Bar Ilan now.