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Look out Lyft, move over Uber: A southern Michigan man has launched a horse-and-buggy ride-hailing service.
WWMT-TV reports Timothy Hochstedler dubs his service "Amish Uber," but he's not affiliated with the San Francisco-based company. A sign on the side of his buggy reads "Amish Horse & Buggy Rides $5," and he offers trips around the St. Joseph County community of Colon.
With no app, would-be customers have to literally hail the buggy for a ride.
Hochstedler says he enjoys the conversations with customers. And his horse is friendly — "a people's horse.""
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Comments
Is this for reach? How did this pass Uber's vehicle requirement check?
LOL. Nah, I think it's a joke.
I don't think they are using the Uber app. I think it's just a normal horse buggy service, like the one you see at fancy parks. This has nothin to do with Uber.Just a marketing thing.
He's calling himself an Uber. You have to flag him down with your hand. (They say this at the end of the video.)
This has already been done. ...by Uber.
Uber offering horse and buggy rides to protest regulations
I think it was to protest the tightening of regulations in Austin. 2015.
With no app - Really this is just an amish TAXI then.