NOLA city council still trying to screw over Uber

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Hi LSUzealot,
As you probably know, Uber received a cease and desist letter in November from the City of New Orleans ordering us to halt operations -- before we had even opened for business. We’ve been hard at work since then, trying to convince local officials that NOLA needs affordable, reliable and modern transportation.

Though we’re making progress, they haven’t got the message yet. Last Thursday, an ordinance was introduced in the city council that would make a series of changes to the transportation code. While some of the changes are positive, many appear to be designed to protect the entrenched interests of the taxi industry.

Here’s what they’re proposing:
Minimum $25 charge for sedan rides
Minimum $35 charge for SUV rides
Flat $75 for airport trips ($90 for SUV)
These rates constitute price fixing, plain and simple. By setting minimum prices no matter how short the trip, these rules are neither in your best interest as a consumer, nor in the best interests of local limo companies who want to provide affordable rides. These rules would handicap a high quality transportation alternative, preventing Uber from offering its service at the best possible price.

Think price fixing is a bad idea? Click here to tweet your city council member that you want Uber up and running in New Orleans, without the government keeping the price artificially high.
This is a fight we can win, but only if you make your voice heard.
If you’re not on Twitter, go ahead and call or email your city council member:

Susan Guidry, at (504) 658-1010 or sgguidry@nola.gov

or

Latoya Cantrell, at (504) 658-1020 or lcantrell@nola.gov


Fighting for you,
Uber NOLA

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