Denver Police Raid Pot Tour Limo Buses
Passengers and tour guides were cited for public consumption, cannabis possession, clean air violations, and unlawful acts.
Uber Fights The Fingerprint Background Checks: Here's the rub: Labor laws might discourage Uber and other such start-ups from adopting background checks used by other industries because it could complicate legal questions over whether drivers are employees or independent contractors. Tribune News Service
Uber Tests Smart Bus Routes: I recently spotted a new option in UberPool in San Francisco, and Uber now confirms it’s testing what it calls “Smart Routes.” TechCrunch.com article here
Does Uber Help Reduce Drunk Driving Incidents? The number of DUI arrest made by Tampa Police has dropped dramatically this year. For the first six months of 2014 TPD made 1124 DUI arrests. In the same period in 2015 they made 776 arrests for driving while intoxicated. And Uber could be one of the reasons. WFLA-TV.com/Channel 8 article and video here
TNCs Get Comfortable In South Florida Market: Broward and Palm Beach counties, reeling under a wave of consumer protests about their attempts to clamp tough controls on the transportation network companies, are drafting new ordinances that will make it easier for them to operate. And Miami-Dade may be about to do the same. Miami Herald article here
Uber May Be Losing Out In China, Hong Kong: After seven Uber drivers were arrested and its Hong Kong office was raided, the company sent a link to a "petition" through its app to its Hong Kong customer base. Business Insider article here
Rio De Janeiro Votes To Ban Uber: Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday became the latest city to move against Uber as its city council voted to ban unregulated ride-sharing services. Business Insider (Reuters) article here
Uber Mapping Cars Work Out Of Arizona: Self-driving cars need the right mapping technology and eyes—or optics—to see the world around them. So Uber—a company keen to tap into vast economic potential of self-driving cars—is partnering with the University of Arizona’s College of Optical Science. Forbes.com article here
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Passengers and tour guides were cited for public consumption, cannabis possession, clean air violations, and unlawful acts.
The trade group would like the FMCSA to either fix or rescind a proposed lease and interchange requirement.
The city wants to require security guards and cameras on all buses where alcohol is consumed.
The actress and activist spoke on Tucker Carlson Tonight about Uber hiring sex offenders and exploiting their drivers.
As of May 31, 2018, here's what you need to know if your chauffeurs use a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) for personal use while off-duty.
The companies are also being asked for information on wages, paid sick leave, and health care expenditures for any drivers viewed as employees.
The annual Limousine Association of New Jersey fundraiser has long served as a role model for industry togetherness.
Operator and former UMA chairman Dale Krapf promotes motorcoaches to a Congressional subcommittee.
The PSA done with the National Limousine Association is the fourth one from the actress-activist spotlighting ridehail faults.
Analysis: A California Supreme Court decision could push more gig contractors into the ranks of paid employees.
The Florida association is ready to make the tournament an annual event after a rousing success.
The crime and safety problem conflicts with the TNC's brand messaging to provide a "safe ride home."
The Greater California Livery Association has worked for years educating state officials on the problems with the TNC.
A regulatory decision April 26 deems the TNC a charter-party carrier, subject to stronger safety, insurance, and licensing.
The industry was mostly prepared by the April 1 deadline for enforcement of the federal electronic logging device mandate.
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