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WhaTHellsgoingonhere

(5,252 posts)
56. AFSCME Cab Drivers United Union member
Mon May 9, 2016, 01:13 PM
May 2016

Last edited Mon May 9, 2016, 02:39 PM - Edit history (1)

That's a myth. The taxi industry isn't going anywhere but it's a heavy lift taking on billionaire brats who operate in a Libertarian Utopia of no regulations. Part of the problem is the New Democrats are in cahoots with Silicon Valley, a media darling.

Bashing Uber and Lyft? [View all] Demonaut May 2016 OP
I use Uber, shop at Walmart and love Chick Fil-A B2G May 2016 #1
thanks Demonaut May 2016 #9
I don't think that at all yeoman6987 May 2016 #33
Uber & Lyft are leaving Austin griffi94 May 2016 #2
Here's my take on Uber (from another thread) CoffeeCat May 2016 #3
Seems to me you agreed with most of the OP. nt B2G May 2016 #4
I suppose so CoffeeCat May 2016 #5
but what I posted is, in your terms "absolutely false" but not once did you contradict me Demonaut May 2016 #6
The first post I made in your thread CoffeeCat May 2016 #10
you did say "from another thread" but without the link it was confusing, I'm glad you agree, thanks Demonaut May 2016 #11
Ahhh. That was a RESPONSE to another thread. I was WTFing also. Hassin Bin Sober May 2016 #14
I was confused OriginalGeek May 2016 #69
What Do Drivers Need To Know About Rideshare Insurance? FrodosPet May 2016 #72
The people driving for Uber and Lyft are hard working people .... etherealtruth May 2016 #7
thanks, the tips are more than the monetary value, it lets us know we're appreciated Demonaut May 2016 #8
Damn, you make a nefarious racket sound so soft and fuzzy WhaTHellsgoingonhere May 2016 #48
The person that wrote this OP is a human being trying to make ends meet etherealtruth May 2016 #52
I'm happy for him and for you and for all the people who find Uber a superior product. But you guys WhaTHellsgoingonhere May 2016 #53
I don't believe the OP is the tool, in this case n/t etherealtruth May 2016 #54
thank you, I appreciate the thoughtfulness in your responses Demonaut May 2016 #55
I love people. Find one word they feel comfortable responding to. WhaTHellsgoingonhere May 2016 #57
I will stick with taxis, thanks Skittles May 2016 #12
Why? They treat their drivers even worse (nt) Recursion May 2016 #15
They're unionized and regulated. n/t pnwmom May 2016 #19
There are zero unionized taxi drivers in the country Recursion May 2016 #20
There are 50,000 in in NYC alone. pnwmom May 2016 #21
The fact that they call themselves a union doesn't make it so. They don't do collective bargaining Recursion May 2016 #22
They are bargaining with the cities that regulate their rates and working conditions. pnwmom May 2016 #24
No, you're describing a "lobby", not a "union" Recursion May 2016 #25
Funny, the Teamsters Union represents cab drivers and they think they're a union. pnwmom May 2016 #26
Did you catch where I mentioned the recent rule change that made that possible? Recursion May 2016 #27
That made what possible? The collective bargaining? pnwmom May 2016 #28
Those are rideshare drivers, not medallion taxi drivers Recursion May 2016 #29
Here is more information on how unions are engaged in COLLECTIVE BARGAINING for taxi drivers. pnwmom May 2016 #30
There's also much more to a union than collective bargaining Major Nikon May 2016 #38
Taxi service in many cities has sucked for DECADES. Warren DeMontague May 2016 #13
And taxi medallion owners usually have a ton of political power at the city level Recursion May 2016 #16
Exactly. Warren DeMontague May 2016 #17
Uber and Lyft are just.. sendero May 2016 #18
Conventional cab service is shrinking, but it still has an important role FrodosPet May 2016 #65
Exactly SickOfTheOnePct May 2016 #66
Hopefully Uber can keep a steady supply of fresh new drivers for a long time to come FrodosPet May 2016 #70
Where did you get your MISinformation about background checks from? Uber? Lol WhaTHellsgoingonhere May 2016 #23
if you taken the time to the read the entire thread you would see the requirements Demonaut May 2016 #39
LOL From top to bottom you're all hypocritical crybabies. You want everything on your terms. WhaTHellsgoingonhere May 2016 #42
yes...let's be sure and promote ibegurpard May 2016 #31
Progressives should not be promoting these non-progressive companies. alarimer May 2016 #32
What pumpkin patch do you live in? Unlike city cab drivers, Uber drivers aren't obligated to take WhaTHellsgoingonhere May 2016 #34
lol, this idiot term "pumpkin patch" is rather funny...and justifies my post about ignorance Demonaut May 2016 #40
I am glad you created this thread. People only hear Uber's side of the argument because they never WhaTHellsgoingonhere May 2016 #44
and continue demonstrate your lack of knowledge of the multiple sides of this issue Demonaut May 2016 #46
Are you an employee or a business man? Do you have a business license to operate legally in your WhaTHellsgoingonhere May 2016 #35
yes, I have a business license, I'm just a guy who's trying to get by until I find something better Demonaut May 2016 #41
Of course you have a business license because Uber drivers never lie or break the law. They never WhaTHellsgoingonhere May 2016 #43
omg...lol, I'm done with the idiocy Demonaut May 2016 #47
Doesn't matter one fucking bit. I'm not done with you. You don't want to read anything but Uber's WhaTHellsgoingonhere May 2016 #49
lol...your funny, I feel better about driving now..lol Demonaut May 2016 #50
i use uber because cab service in my city sucks fizzgig May 2016 #36
Fingerprints will "CRIPPLE" ridesharing! LOL Uber & Lyft are run by Ayn Randian WhaTHellsgoingonhere May 2016 #37
Let's take this one lawsuit at a time. Uber Lie #1: Alleged Background checks WhaTHellsgoingonhere May 2016 #45
Are you a driver of a cab or truck? Jackie Wilson Said May 2016 #51
AFSCME Cab Drivers United Union member WhaTHellsgoingonhere May 2016 #56
What is a myth? That libertarian attitudes will force us all to work for peanuts? Jackie Wilson Said May 2016 #58
We can't let it happen. That's why we formed a union. A year ago, City Council didn't really know WhaTHellsgoingonhere May 2016 #61
Uber was started by Rahm's family? ugh Jackie Wilson Said May 2016 #62
His Hollywood agent mogul brother was an early and big investor and stands to make at least $1B WhaTHellsgoingonhere May 2016 #63
I forgot to mention, the biggest single of things to come is the Fight For 15 movement WhaTHellsgoingonhere May 2016 #64
Disabled riders are elegible for cab vouchers. Starry Messenger May 2016 #59
It's a temp job for me, and you're right, it's robbing Peter to pay Paul but I've few options Demonaut May 2016 #60
I am glad you understand that it is a desperation thing FrodosPet May 2016 #71
no on the taxes, digging that hole right now but yes to everything else, car is still under warranty Demonaut May 2016 #73
Don't lie about rideshare re: the warranty FrodosPet May 2016 #74
My mother supports herself as the owner of a taxi permit DonRedwood May 2016 #67
Umm .... Logic 101 ananda May 2016 #68
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