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Phil Titola · « **Reply #1925 on:** April 10, 2015, 04:23:21 PM »

Quote from: CNS on April 10, 2015, 04:14:31 PM

The idea of regulation is dumb. Charge them tax and call it a day. Is this all about the cost of a biz license or is it more than that?

Nobody can get a straight answer from Uber....sounds like they want to lower the barrier of entry as much as possible to recruit part time drivers...they say they are okay with background checks, insurance, etc. but are always unwilling to share with cities the result of their own checks....which forces the cities to request new background checks, etc. from drivers....

CNS · « **Reply #1926 on:** April 10, 2015, 04:26:05 PM »

Like most industries, if there is an issue with the drivers' insurance, I would assume the liability would roll up to Uber as the employer/contractor.

I don't see the problem.

Mr Bread · « **Reply #1927 on:** April 10, 2015, 04:26:33 PM »

a background check doesn't do anything if there aren't disqualifying factors. i mean has kc said no former rapers or robbers or molesters? no felon uberers?

Mr Bread · « **Reply #1928 on:** April 10, 2015, 04:28:43 PM »

Quote from: CNS on April 10, 2015, 04:26:05 PM

Like most industries, if there is an issue with the drivers' insurance, I would assume the liability would roll up to Uber as the employer/contractor.

I don't see the problem.

i assume uber drivers will never be involved in accidents. therefore:

i don't see the problem.

Phil Titola · « **Reply #1929 on:** April 10, 2015, 04:34:25 PM »

Lyft has basically said they are now coming to KC (they were in a lawsuit before)....Uber won't leave. they may not obey the rules but cabs haven't been for decades with little recourse.

Mr Bread · « **Reply #1930 on:** April 10, 2015, 04:35:31 PM »

man you guys are going to be swimming in creepy losers falling all over themselves to give you rides.

Mr Bread · « **Reply #1931 on:** April 10, 2015, 04:36:04 PM »

so lucky.

Spracne · « **Reply #1932 on:** April 10, 2015, 04:40:56 PM »

All my Uber/Lyft drivers have been either college students or former/current cab drivers.

Phil Titola · « **Reply #1933 on:** April 10, 2015, 04:42:25 PM »

Quote from: Mr Bread on April 10, 2015, 04:35:31 PM

man you guys are going to be swimming in creepy losers falling all over themselves to give you rides.

Just out creep them out.

Spracne · « **Reply #1934 on:** April 10, 2015, 04:44:26 PM »

Although this one guy did try to give me a foil-wrapped piece of chocolate (it was Valentine's Day). He showed me the bag, which apparently means it could not have been tampered with.

Mr Bread · « **Reply #1935 on:** April 10, 2015, 05:10:21 PM »

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 10, 2015, 04:42:25 PM

Quote from: Mr Bread on April 10, 2015, 04:35:31 PM
man you guys are going to be swimming in creepy losers falling all over themselves to give you rides.

Just out creep them out.

look i know uber. the first thing i do on any new uber ride is get my dick out and jerk off in the back seat. then they know that i know what's up and we respect each other and there aren't any shenanigans.

oh you want to drug and rape me, well i just JOed all in your backseat. we good, bud? thought so. #ubered

Mr Bread · « **Reply #1936 on:** April 10, 2015, 05:11:07 PM »

Quote from: Spracne on April 10, 2015, 04:40:56 PM

All my Uber/Lyft drivers have been either college students or former/current cab drivers.

sure thing captain porn freak.

star seed 7 · « **Reply #1937 on:** April 10, 2015, 06:21:45 PM »

Quote from: Spracne on April 10, 2015, 04:40:56 PM

All my Uber/Lyft drivers have been either college students or former/current cab drivers.

have you got the guy on shaggy yet?

Spracne · « **Reply #1938 on:** April 10, 2015, 06:25:33 PM »

Not that I know of, but I do not frequent Shaggy. How do you find the time???

star seed 7 · « **Reply #1939 on:** April 10, 2015, 06:28:10 PM »

kickball offseason

mocat · « **Reply #1940 on:** April 11, 2015, 02:22:58 AM »

Lib is just mopping up itt

420seriouscat69 · « **Reply #1941 on:** April 11, 2015, 09:20:37 AM »

GoodForAnother · « **Reply #1942 on:** April 12, 2015, 03:52:55 PM »

Quote from: CNS on April 10, 2015, 04:26:05 PM

Like most industries, if there is an issue with the drivers' insurance, I would assume the liability would roll up to Uber as the employer/contractor.

I don't see the problem.

most personal auto policies exclude coverage when the driver is carrying passengers for a fee. I believe uber provides $1 million in liability coverage on the drivers. so uber would cover injuries/property damage caused by the accident but not the damage to the drivers car itself...and his insurance would also exclude it. so basically the driver gets mumped the hardest.

CNS · « **Reply #1943 on:** April 12, 2015, 04:25:42 PM »

Quote from: GoodForAnother on April 12, 2015, 03:52:55 PM

Quote from: CNS on April 10, 2015, 04:26:05 PM
Like most industries, if there is an issue with the drivers' insurance, I would assume the liability would roll up to Uber as the employer/contractor.

I don't see the problem.

most personal auto policies exclude coverage when the driver is carrying passengers for a fee. I believe uber provides $1 million in liability coverage on the drivers. so uber would cover injuries/property damage caused by the accident but not the damage to the drivers car itself...and his insurance would also exclude it. so basically the driver gets mumped the hardest.

Unless he purchased the appropriate insurance. I have a feeling the city's issue is coverage for customers and the other vehicle that may be involved.

GoodForAnother · « **Reply #1944 on:** April 12, 2015, 05:37:19 PM »

actually I was wrong, they have a pretty robust insurance policy for their drivers. not really sure what the city's deal is if they're worried about insurance. seems more like they just want the fees like they get from the taxis.

http://blog.uber.com/ridesharinginsurance

the only gap there is if the driver is "on call" and doesn't have a passenger in the car, they wouldn't have the contingent comp/collision coverage, but they still are covered for liability by uber if denied by their own carrier (they would be denied by their own carrier in that scenario). so as a driver you're basically taking that risk but other than that it's really not bad.

GoodForAnother · « **Reply #1945 on:** April 12, 2015, 05:39:36 PM »

Quote from: CNS on April 12, 2015, 04:25:42 PM

Unless he purchased the appropriate insurance. I have a feeling the city's issue is coverage for customers and the other vehicle that may be involved.

"appropriate insurance" would be a commercial auto policy which is obscenely expensive and not realistic for a part time driver. uber would cover the damage to the customer (injuries) and the other vehicle if denied by the primary carrier, so that's not really an issue.

Institutional Control · « **Reply #1946 on:** April 15, 2015, 01:00:52 PM »

Sharing this link on FB appears to be very Kansas City thing lately.

http://www.movoto.com/blog/opinions/kansas-city-drunk-texts/

mocat · « **Reply #1947 on:** April 17, 2015, 02:22:04 PM »

good looking crew

SPEmaw · « **Reply #1948 on:** April 17, 2015, 02:38:06 PM »

http://www.pitch.com/kansascity/streetside-uber-is-user-friendly-that-doesnt-mean-uber-respects-you/Content?oid=5095487

This is probably the best summary I've seen. I've been told by a source very close to the situation (not directly on either "team") that Uber is the "bad guy" here.

Mr Bread · « **Reply #1949 on:** April 17, 2015, 02:49:48 PM »

Quote

In January, a Houston Uber driver who sexually assaulted a passenger was found to have previously served 14 years in federal prison for cocaine distribution.

well there you go. ride with uber and get raped by a drug dealer.