- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
re: NOLA city council still trying to screw over Uber
Posted on 6/12/14 at 8:10 pm to ladytiger118
Posted on 6/12/14 at 8:10 pm to ladytiger118
quote:
LaToya sent me a response saying she likes Uber
I got the same message. bullshite. So I probed her a bit and asked her if she is indeed a supporter then who is responsible for the 25 dollar minimum charge? she simply said "The administration. The Transportation Committee will further vet and consider. Thanks"
I think asked who the admministration consists of and she said "The executive branch of government lead by the Mayor."
Based on a google search here are the people responsible for the Exeuctive Branch to the Mayor:
LINK /
Judy Reese Morse, deputy mayor and chief of staff
Gregory St. Etienne, deputy mayor of operations; Cedric Grant, deputy mayor of facilities, infrastructure and community development;
Andy Kopplin, deputy mayor and chief administrative officer; and
Ann Duplessis, deputy chief administrative officer and current state senator.
Here is an ORG chart:
LINK /
Malachi Hull reports directly to Ava Rogers, Deputy CAO for Operations. Ava reports into Andy Koplin. Andy reports to Mayor Mitch and he is on the Executive Branch. If what LaToya said is true, then we need to focus our attention on Andy Koplin.
I don't know his direct office number but the CAO office number is (504) 658-8600
This post was edited on 6/12/14 at 9:34 pm
4
Posted on 6/12/14 at 8:14 pm to LSUzealot
Again, I'm not sure why they only included two of the councilmembers in their email. The people you should be contacting are Jason Williams and Jared Brossett who authored the ordinances.
Posted on 6/12/14 at 8:32 pm to wizziko
(no message)
This post was edited on 8/31/19 at 3:15 am
Posted on 6/12/14 at 8:44 pm to kfizzle85
yup, get lee zurik on dat shite
Posted on 6/12/14 at 9:04 pm to LSUzealot
Holy cow! You guys are putting a ton of energy into fighting for gypsy cabs!
Why not call and write some letters regarding the kids getting shot and the shitty schools?
Why not call and write some letters regarding the kids getting shot and the shitty schools?
Posted on 6/12/14 at 9:10 pm to LSUzealot
Awesome 
. I'm going to flood their inboxes tomorrow. 
. I'm going to flood their inboxes tomorrow. Posted on 6/12/14 at 9:10 pm to NawlinsTigah270
quote:
Add this to the long list of reasons not to live in that hell hole
quote:
NawlinsTigah270
This post was edited on 6/12/14 at 9:11 pm
Posted on 6/12/14 at 9:13 pm to Napoleon
I am not sure about Uber. Don't know that I like the thought of some random dude showing up to give me a ride.
Sounds like hitchhiking for the internet age.
Sounds like hitchhiking for the internet age.
Posted on 6/12/14 at 9:14 pm to SG_Geaux
Like having a random dude who doesn't speak good English show up from a cab is any safer?
I speak as a female...I'd rather (and feel safer with) one of the Uber soccer moms or good looking men pick me up in a clean vehicle than the regular taxis.
I speak as a female...I'd rather (and feel safer with) one of the Uber soccer moms or good looking men pick me up in a clean vehicle than the regular taxis.
This post was edited on 6/12/14 at 9:15 pm
Posted on 6/12/14 at 9:17 pm to ladytiger118
Yeah. But you might also get Owlie.
Posted on 6/12/14 at 9:17 pm to SG_Geaux
Or Skillet.
Posted on 6/12/14 at 9:18 pm to ladytiger118
I'll be your driver.
Posted on 6/12/14 at 9:19 pm to SG_Geaux
You live in Nola? 
Posted on 6/12/14 at 9:22 pm to ladytiger118
quote:
You live in Nola?
No :(
BR
Posted on 6/12/14 at 9:22 pm to SG_Geaux
Posted on 6/12/14 at 9:25 pm to ladytiger118
I never said I would be timely
Posted on 6/12/14 at 9:27 pm to SG_Geaux
quote:
I am not sure about Uber. Don't know that I like the thought of some random dude showing up to give me a ride.
Sounds like hitchhiking for the internet age.
Uhh, do you personally know the cab drivers that pick you up?
How about a transportation service that is actually held accountable for their service? That's what Uber is, and the reason taxi drivers are so opposed to it is they know they will run them out of the city.
Posted on 6/12/14 at 9:29 pm to LSUzealot
I recently went to San Francisioc and had a blast moving around that city using FlyWheel for a week. Got back to NOLA and immediate was ripped off by a cabby (30 bucks from airport to Clerview) NOLA cab service they are by far the worst I ever seen.
Goeux Über
Goeux Über
Posted on 6/12/14 at 9:58 pm to LSUzealot
My email:
quote:
City Council Members,
Hi, I've recently come across an email pertaining to a new city ordinance concerning the transportation code. If what I read was correct, the ordinance is proposing new minimum rates, better know as price fixing, for taxi rides and other transportation services. It seems that this is in response to the ultra successful and much loved company Uber that has been making waves around the country through their unique service, and who wants to begin operating in our city.
If what I read was indeed true, I can't express how disappointed and truly enraged this makes me, knowing that we have the opportunity to better our city through this innovative service, yet our politicians who are supposed to be looking out for the public's best interest, seem to be looking out for their own, and whoever is lining their pockets interests.
Anyone who has spent more than a week in this city knows very well that our cab service leaves much to be desired. I, along with many friends and family, do not even consider taxis as viable transportation due to their consistent unreliability. Not only will Uber improve our city's transportation through their service, they will force the taxi industry to up their game in response to the competition, improving public transportation for all. This is a win win, and it is truly disheartening to know that the people in charge of this great city are more worried about themselves than continuing to improve our city through every means necessary.
If there is anything you can do to amend this situation, I do hope that you will vote against this ordinance, and allow Uber to operate as is allowing the residents of New Orleans the joy of having reliable transportation.
Sincerely,
Rintintin
Posted on 6/12/14 at 10:16 pm to rintintin
(no message)
This post was edited on 8/31/19 at 3:15 am
Page 5 of 6
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News