Uber takes about 20% of driver bookings and counts that as revenue.
If it takes off in the Bay Area market, the GroundLink app could prove a competitive threat to Uber, the sometimes controversial California startup that also offers driver-booking services via iPhone.
TAKE A DRIVE TO UDAIPUR From Jodhpur I go on to Udaipur, again booking a driver and car for a road trip that Google Maps pegs at precisely five hours and 20 minutes.
But instead of booking cars, drivers and restaurants himself, Mr. Jazani called John Paul, a concierge company in Paris, to make the arrangements.
What contracts does the band have with supporting personnel such as booking agents, producers, drivers, session musicians, videographers, etc.? These arrangements and contracts may become critical in situations involving member expulsion, admittance, and music and video ownership situations.
If you or your company has the resources, consider booking a car and driver for the duration of the event.
Yoshi is not the only company to attempt to reach drivers where they park with a mobile app for booking.
Bear in mind it will also be harder to get taxis on a Friday morning (as many drivers will be at Mosque) so it's worth booking in advance if you have an early flight or appointment.
Booking a taxi ensures a record of the journey, driver and vehicle is kept and can be accessed if necessary.
Black cab drivers say they are being put out of business by booking apps such as Uber.
Just before one p.m., the driver pulls up in front of the four-star hotel that Jerez insisted on booking for her from Sevilla.
