GCLA Readies For Its Big Event Of The Year
The state association with the heft of a national one will host operators from around California and the nation on Dec. 3.
The association rented 28 electronic billboards throughout the Orlando area that flashed “Say NO to Uber and Lyft,” listing their lack of safety inspections, driver background checks or commercial vehicle insurance.
“Every 7.5 seconds our message was seen on 28 billboards which adds up to about 15,000 impressions a day,” said GOLA President Cliff Wright (Royal Transportation, Orlando). The billboards have generated media coverage on the issue and also local politicians noticed the messaging which helped the association schedule another meeting with the city on illegal TNCs, noted Wright.
“Another unexpected benefit of the billboards came in new membership from operators who saw the billboards and joined GOLA,” he added.
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The state association with the heft of a national one will host operators from around California and the nation on Dec. 3.
The Department of Labor reportedly has been trying to get unpaid employment taxes from the TNC going back as far as 2015.
Despite severe damage, rear portions of the passenger compartment remained relatively intact, maintaining space for occupants to survive.
Legislators are looking at a new California law that is receiving pushback from Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash.
Owners believe it’s just another hurdle since they’re already registered with the public service commission and DOT.
The TNCs want voters to give them a break after the historic passing of AB 5.
A newly released report along with court documents provides more details about the accident.
If the City Council approves a proposed $3 tax on solo ridehail trips downtown, the city would top all others in the U.S.
Matt Daus, an expert on ground transportation regulation and technology, will be one of four panelists giving their take on the future of transportation.
Chicago is the only city that requires TNCs to notify regulators within 48 hours of deactivating a driver due to public safety concerns.
The governor signs a safety measure strongly supported by the Greater California Livery Association.
Operator Kevin Barwell points out the stretch involved in last year's fatal crash was nearly 20 years old and technology has changed since then.
The New York senator says he will introduce a bill to require seat belts, stricter requirements for seats, and other safety features.
A safety analysis report recommends required lap/shoulder belts for every seated passenger position in stretches.
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| about 6 years agoAlthough Uber has serious flaws, the truth is it arouses the ire of the established limo operators because it is a new entrant, and viewed as poaching "their" customers. But let's take a look at the current taxi scene - where the real competition is, as Uber is an instant-need fulfiller, not a book-ahead service. The typical taxi driver looks like a bum, unwashed, unshaven, and of dubious provenance. The driver does not get out to open the truck and help with baggage - he pops the button and you are on your own, even struggling with an infant and stroller. You get in and are confronted with a solid Lexan partition, on the premise that you the passenger are a robber carrying a gun, There are no seat belts, or if there are, they are unworkable. The driver then proceeds to careen around the streets as if he were driving in Beirut - and he likely is a recent migrant from Beirut. The car is filthy, reeks, the driver is smoking, and is riddled with dents from previous collisions. You get out and have to struggle with your own baggage - again. If you don't hand over a "sufficient" tip - as determined by the driver - he will tromp the throttle with your hand still on the door as punishment. Meanwhile the cab itself is uninsured and probably has 200,000 miles on it. And you pay his prices - set by the Commission, a throwback to the Mob. Now the Uber driver shows up in contrast. He may not have a CDL but at least is not driving like someone from Tehran. The car is actually clean and not banged from a dozen crashes. The seatbelts are there and work. He might not be insured - but then again, the taxi outfit with the self-insurance is for the out-of-town passenger as a practical matter also not insured. And he is going to help you with your luggage! All for less than half the cabbie. Do you see the real issues?