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re: NOLA city council still trying to screw over Uber

Posted on 6/12/14 at 1:40 pm to
Posted by wizziko
New Jersey Nets Fan
Member since Jan 2006
35881 posts
Posted on 6/12/14 at 1:40 pm to
Why did they only include two of the councilmembers, both of whom aren't even the authors of the ordinance?
Posted by jtmiller02
Member since Jan 2013
114 posts
Posted on 6/12/14 at 1:41 pm to
If I had a nickel for every time one of those dirty commies told me his credit card machine was broken I'd be retired. Frick the cab drivers.

Welcome to New Orleans our politicians can't wait to rob you blind:

Home Depot government relations vice president Kent Knutson also testified, describing Nagin and the community groups as quote, “shake down artists.”
Knutson told the jury, “Everybody wanted something.”
This post was edited on 6/12/14 at 1:42 pm
Posted by Mac
Forked Island, USA
Member since Nov 2007
14693 posts
Posted on 6/12/14 at 1:47 pm to
So what happens if you get in the cab, they drive you to your destination, you don't have cash (or enough cash) and they claim the CC machine is broken? Can you just insist that they call HQ?
Posted by tigers102886
Member since May 2008
1227 posts
Posted on 6/12/14 at 1:52 pm to
They generally tell you that it is broken before you even get in the cab. During Mardi Gras, I was told on more than one occasion that the credit card was broken by a passenger the night before and that it couldn't be fixed until tomorrow.
Posted by LSUFanHouston
NOLA
Member since Jul 2009
38097 posts
Posted on 6/12/14 at 2:36 pm to
Driving back to the office yesterday, two or three people who represent the cab industry were on one of the WWL talk shows. Basically, they oppose Uber on two fronts.

1) UberX haa unregulated drivers/cabs

2) It's not fair that Uber and their new technology are trying to displace/disrupt taxi cabs and their old technology, but if we give the taxi industry a few years, they will try to catch up.

As to the 1st point, I can understand wanting a regulated taxi industry with certified vehicles and drivers. However, considering what passes for a taxi and a taxi driver these days in the city, it's hard for me to believe that there is any actual current regulation/enforcement taking place.

2) Uhh... no. As it is... the insanely, insanely corrupt CPNC system in the city creates a monopoly. As any cable company customer can tell you, a monopoly ensures crappy, outdated service. Innovation is making a run at your business, cab drivers? I'm sorry... welcome to the rest of the world. Any sympathy I had for them went out the window when I heard that line.
Posted by Joe Joe Joe
Givin' Him the Business
Member since Oct 2007
5745 posts
Posted on 6/12/14 at 3:20 pm to
quote:

unregulated drivers/cabs



Is Uber sketchy at all? I've never heard anything but really good things about it.

ETA: I read the other Uber thread. Looks cool to me
This post was edited on 6/12/14 at 3:49 pm
Posted by notiger1997
Metairie
Member since May 2009
59547 posts
Posted on 6/12/14 at 3:22 pm to
Of course it's not sketchy.
Posted by LSUFanHouston
NOLA
Member since Jul 2009
38097 posts
Posted on 6/12/14 at 3:52 pm to
quote:

Is Uber sketchy at all?


Where I have used it in other cities, I have not had any problems at all.

Just saying I can understand where the more traditional cabbies might have a valid concern. We probably need to regulate/inspect all drivers for hire, or none of them.
Posted by LSUzealot
Napoleon and Magazine
Member since Sep 2003
57656 posts
Posted on 6/12/14 at 3:54 pm to
quote:

The people to email are Mose Jefferson and former Senator Heitmeyer. They control the cabs in this city. The Mayor isn't going to fight for Uber, he barely got the cabs to put non-working credit card machines in their cars


What is the Senator's email and/or twitter (if applicable)?
Posted by ladytiger118
Member since Aug 2009
20922 posts
Posted on 6/12/14 at 4:05 pm to
I want to know Heitmeyer's email and/or Twitter too. Malachi as well.
Posted by goinallout
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2005
1065 posts
Posted on 6/12/14 at 4:19 pm to
He is a FORMER Senator from NO. I think his nephew is a current State Rep from the Westbank.
Posted by TigerintheNO
New Orleans
Member since Jan 2004
41927 posts
Posted on 6/12/14 at 5:10 pm to
It is his brother State senator, that is my district. Didn't know they had anything to do with cabs.


BTW- Don't email Moses Jefferson he died in jail back in 2011
Posted by GeorgeReymond
Buckhead
Member since Jan 2013
10276 posts
Posted on 6/12/14 at 5:20 pm to
My friends who go to SMU in Dallas love it. The driver/passengers have to rate each other after you've reached your destination and if you score below a 4 (or something) you're not able to drive or ride. Very good service
Posted by Pilot Tiger
North Carolina
Member since Nov 2005
73276 posts
Posted on 6/12/14 at 5:23 pm to
quote:

The driver/passengers have to rate each other after you've reached your destination and if you score below a 4 (or something) you're not able to drive or ride
4.5 average must be maintained

Posted by kfizzle85
Member since Dec 2005
22022 posts
Posted on 6/12/14 at 5:25 pm to
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This post was edited on 8/31/19 at 3:16 am
Posted by ladytiger118
Member since Aug 2009
20922 posts
Posted on 6/12/14 at 6:16 pm to
LaToya sent me a response saying she likes Uber .
Posted by glassman
Next to the beer taps at Finn's
Member since Oct 2008
116814 posts
Posted on 6/12/14 at 6:22 pm to
quote:

LaToya


Does she look like Michael?
Posted by OceanMan
Member since Mar 2010
20734 posts
Posted on 6/12/14 at 6:23 pm to
Amen kfizz
Posted by ladytiger118
Member since Aug 2009
20922 posts
Posted on 6/12/14 at 7:16 pm to
Lol, I'd have to Google her first.

ETA: Sadly she doesn't look like LaToya Jackson
This post was edited on 6/12/14 at 7:22 pm
Posted by ColoradoAg03
Denver, CO
Member since Oct 2012
6291 posts
Posted on 6/12/14 at 7:51 pm to
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