Florida mall taxi

[jody31]

I am travelling to WDW in April for a 10 night stay at the Yacht Club
I am debating whether to shop for souvenirs at the premium outlet mall or the Florida Mall , I haven’t been to the Florida Mall for several years and I would like to know if they still have a taxi rank there
If anyone can answer that question for me I will be very grateful

 

[Nunu]

I am travelling to WDW in April for a 10 night stay at the Yacht Club
I am debating whether to shop for souvenirs at the premium outlet mall or the Florida Mall , I haven’t been to the Florida Mall for several years and I would like to know if they still have a taxi rank there
If anyone can answer that question for me I will be very grateful

Hi there,

There's a taxi 'station' at the mall (on the foodcourt side), or you could also go to The Florida Hotel at the mall and ask them to request you a taxi.

Take into account that The Florida Mall is a good 30mins ride from WDW, also taxis are quite a bit more expensive than taking an Uber or Lyft.

Are you looking to do some shopping in general, or just looking for Disney souvernirs? I haven't seen many Disney souvenirs at The Florida Mall, just a few stores that carry Disney products, think Lunchbox and Hot Topic.

Hope this helps.

 

[flynnibus]

I am travelling to WDW in April for a 10 night stay at the Yacht Club
I am debating whether to shop for souvenirs at the premium outlet mall or the Florida Mall , I haven’t been to the Florida Mall for several years and I would like to know if they still have a taxi rank there
If anyone can answer that question for me I will be very grateful

Uber over all taxi concepts - unless you are specifically trying to book at some super peek period.

Better experience and cheaper.

 

[nickys]

Uber over all taxi concepts - unless you are specifically trying to book at some super peek period.

Better experience and cheaper.

For some people the fact that taxi drivers are licensed is far more important than than cost.

 

[flynnibus]

For some people the fact that taxi drivers are licensed is far more important than than cost.

In a city like london, etc that means a ton. In like 99% of America… it means very little. A taxi license is basically just a regulated business requiring fees in most areas. It’s not like extra vetting or training. They basically just need good driving records - which is the same for uber etc.

The drivers are strangers to you - but not to whom they contract.

 

[nickys]

In a city like london, etc that means a ton. In like 99% of America… it means very little. A taxi license is basically just a regulated business requiring fees in most areas. It’s not like extra vetting or training. They basically just need good driving records - which is the same for uber etc.

The drivers are strangers to you - but not to whom they contract.

It’s a lot easier to contact a taxi company to complain about being ripped off, for example , than it is to contact “Uber”. You can leave a bad review for a Uber driver, but trying to actually speak to a manager requires time and jumping through hoops.

 

[flynnibus]

It’s a lot easier to contact a taxi company to complain about being ripped off, for example , than it is to contact “Uber”. You can leave a bad review for a Uber driver, but trying to actually speak to a manager requires time and jumping through hoops.

Yes, but conversely... an uber driver lives and dies by their rating. A regular taxi employee doesn't. Complaints aren't going to make a faceless company fire a worker that just means more work for them unless you really have a legal problem or they make their own life miserable.

Taxis are generic and with basically no choice - Uber drivers are not.

Taxis are something people book out of necessity and reachability - once you made the phone call/whatever you are a captive audience. Not the same for Uber.

This is why Uber drivers, especially in places like Orlando, work so much harder to try to give you a good experience, and many try to court you to private driving opportunities. They'll have the whole kitchen sink in amenities back there to try to woo you.

 

[nickys]

Yes, but conversely... an uber driver lives and dies by their rating. A regular taxi employee doesn't. Complaints aren't going to make a faceless company fire a worker that just means more work for them unless you really have a legal problem or they make their own life miserable.

Taxis are generic and with basically no choice - Uber drivers are not.

Taxis are something people book out of necessity and reachability - once you made the phone call/whatever you are a captive audience. Not the same for Uber.

This is why Uber drivers, especially in places like Orlando, work so much harder to try to give you a good experience, and many try to court you to private driving opportunities. They'll have the whole kitchen sink in amenities back there to try to woo you.

I think you’re missing my point here.
It’s a matter of safety and accountability. If a customer has a problem, like being overcharged, a company can make it good. In an Uber you have no choice but to pay up if the driver demands a $20 tip before unlocking the door.
I perceive it safer to use a taxi from a reputable company rather than a random driver.

 

[lazyboy97o]

I think you’re missing my point here.
It’s a matter of safety and accountability. If a customer has a problem, like being overcharged, a company can make it good. In an Uber you have no choice but to pay up if the driver demands a $20 tip before unlocking the door.
I perceive it safer to use a taxi from a reputable company rather than a random driver.

In Orlando you’re basically dealing with Mears. Taxi drivers for Mears are not employees, but independent contractors. That’s the same classification as an Uber driver and is very much there to allow some of the same shenanigans. If a driver robs you it is doubtful that Mears will make you whole instead of arguing that they are not responsible for the illegal activity of independent contractors.

 

[flynnibus]

I think you’re missing my point here.
It’s a matter of safety and accountability. If a customer has a problem, like being overcharged, a company can make it good. In an Uber you have no choice but to pay up if the driver demands a $20 tip before unlocking the door.
I perceive it safer to use a taxi from a reputable company rather than a random driver.

Your fears are unfounded.

In the moment the driver is holding you hostage, you think a taxi company is somehow going to intervene in some way different? In both situations who the operator is, are both known to the parent company. In both situations neither has the ability to physically intervene. Yet in both situations, the driver is not anonymous from the company nor the authorities. Your comment of 'you have no choice but to pay up' is not different between uber and some taxi company if you found yourself in that situation.

Uber is all digital payments - why would anyone risk a crime to extort a digital payment that is readily reversible remotely and then have a record of it all? All while you are holding a live GPS tool that can readily contact both the company and 911?

The biggest issue with uber would be is counting on one showing up if you have a crappy route - Where with Taxi drivers you hope they don't try to scam you on the route, because it's not agreed upon up front, nor do you usually have access to their meter... as many modern taxis don't even have physical meters anymore.