[tabi] Re: uber
- From: "Chip and Allie Orange" <acorange@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2014 19:02:47 -0400
Thanks Owen; that's Uber's position.
Even if you had a ride in an "Uber" car in a place where it wasn't legal, I
don't think you'd have to worry about going to jail as the post implied. I
think at worst the driver would get a ticket, if the officer even somehow knew
the ride was arranged through Uber.
I do understand why a woman would be reluctant to use it, but Uber does explain
how they background check their drivers, and they will have a record of the
driver and of each ride arranged (which should be enough in itself to make you
feel ok about it, as there will be enough evidence for you to use in any future
claim that anyone who wanted to use this as a means of committing a crime
wouldn't get far).
For blind people I imagine it could be quite a bonus, as I suspect many Uber
drivers would be willing to help you get into your destination, and likely even
to get where you're going if you aren't familiar with the place (unlike many
cab drivers). Unfortunately, since they're using their personal cars, there
will be some who won't want to take a dog, and you'd be wise to clear that with
the driver from the first when arranging the ride.
Chip
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Subject: [tabi] Re: uber
My (admittedly hazy) understanding is that whether Uber is 'legal' or
not varies on the taxi and car service ordinances in a given city.
There are some cities, I have heard Ft. Lauderdale is one, where Uber
is arguably illegal. My understanding is that it is okay here in
Tallahassee, though. The drivers are just supposed to register with the
police department as a car service.
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From: Chip and Allie Orange <acorange@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Sat, Aug 30, 2014 1:43 pm
Subject: [tabi] Re: uber
I don’t think so … it’s perfectly legal to give someone a
ride. Chip From: tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Clifford Roberts
Sent: Friday, August 29, 2014 10:27 PM
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Subject: [tabi] uber
only thing if that driver is pulled over by your local law
inforcement, your trip will be ...over and you will be sol, I E have a
back up plan
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