Black Cabs Beat Uber In London, But Is The War Over?
The fight not only pits new ways against old, it also reveals modern-day ruptures in the labor market.
The quarterly government report showcases and names a range of ground transportation violators, from illegal operators to those with minor infractions.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION has posted its 1Q 2011 report of enforcement actions against for-hire charter party carriers, which includes chauffeured transportation operators.
The CPUC is the agency that licenses and regulates chauffeured transportation operators in California, and is also tasked with enforcing state laws. About 5,000 limo operators are registered with the CPUC.
In recent years, the GREATER CALIFORNIA LIVERY ASSOCIATION has been working with the agency to boost enforcement of rules and catch more illegal operators, who undercut legitimate operators. PASSAGE OF AB2572 last year reformed procedures in three key areas: Expands the authority of local peace officers to impound vehicles operating illegally anywhere within the state; requires immediate return of impounded vehicles upon payment of (higher) impound fees by the owner of the vehicle and proof of PUC license; and allows the CPUC to enforce rules and regulations adopted by an airport commission.
GCLA President Mark Stewart said Tuesday he has not yet compared the volume of the CPUC’s 1Q enforcement actions with those of previous quarters to determine if it represents an increase in enforcement activity, although he said the number of cease and desist orders appear to be greater.
Effective enforcement should reach beyond the CPUC, with local law enforcement agencies needing to work with the agency in stepping up local efforts to bust gypsy operators, Stewart said. The GCLA would like to see more enforcement efforts such as THIS TOUR BUS STING IN HOLLYWOOD in December 2010.
The next GCLA dinner meeting will be held Wednesday, May 11 in San Diego from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Phil's BBQ, 3750 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego, CA 92110, (619) 226-6333.
— Martin Romjue, LCT Magazine
The fight not only pits new ways against old, it also reveals modern-day ruptures in the labor market.
The Arizona Limousine Association is working harder to promote local limousine and ground transportation companies.
The national online booking platform and regulatory consultant group are aligning to improve the safety of chauffeured service.
U.S. officials are looking into possible bribes, illicit software, questionable pricing, and theft of intellectual property.
The CEO of Addison Lee North America will offer his perspective at the LANJ breakfast meeting Nov. 6.
Opinion: Washington Post writer Jason Levine says we should be concerned about a lack of oversight and absence of corporate caution in the rush to be first.
SEPT. LCT: Complying with labor laws meant to protect employees gets tough since drivers can’t pull over and take a 30-minute break.
Group president says limousine industry faces a regulatory crisis in New York.
The TSA is allowing non-fliers at the Pittsburgh airport to visit terminals beyond the security lines.
But ongoing treatment cannot be stopped and a certified medical examiner can still ask for tests before operating a commercial vehicle.
Livery cabs, limos, Uber, and Lyft combat a Taxi and Limousine Commission accessibility mandate.
The FMCSA issued the rule in 2015 that requires interstate trucks and buses convert by Dec. 18 of this year.
After three years of delays, operators will need to comply with new safety rules by Jan. 1, 2018.
![On Jan. 13, 2015, around 70 of Portland's 460 Taxi cabs protested fair taxi laws by parking in Pioneer square. Organizers want city leaders to make ride-hailing companies play by the same rules as cabs and Town cars. (Wikimedia photo by Aaron Parecki [Creative Commons license])](https://images.lctmag.com/post/S-Uber-Protest-Portland-15655460313-2.jpg)
More people realize using TNC apps supports companies that mislead and mistreat its workers.
About half of the 17 companies on the list insist they are operating legally, one operator says.
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