Today Internets drivers in Kansas City engaged in a bit of grassroots-style protesting on behalf of a global company valued at billions.
Take a look at drivers decrying City Hall tech regs on City Hall steps: More than 60 Uber drivers beg Kansas City leaders to nix fees
Even more City Hall testimony: Uber supporters gather to help save transportation service And then . . .
The Aftermath: KC Council committee will wait another week on ride-hailing proposal - Kansas City Business Journal
Here's some insight on the situation that many people have called "Kansas City Crony Capitalism" and worse:
A KICK-ASS KANSAS CITY INSIDER seyz: "This is a loss for everyone in KC; tourists and citizens alike. But, really, who cares about the city and it's image when political contributions are so clearly connected to city policy."
It this Internets advocacy on the money . . . Or simply cabbies fighting for fares not fairness.
You decide . . . More in a bit . . .
The Obese Bowtie. End of story...
ReplyDeleteOur surefooted handling of this should announce to entrepreneurial creative millennials that KC is a beacon of progressive thought and leadership.
ReplyDeleteSeriously, this town could find a way to fuck up a two car funeral.
Sly James couldn't fart funny at a Boston Baked Bean Banquet
ReplyDeleteAnother low for KCMO.
ReplyDeleteYeah super progressive City Hall.
ReplyDeleteGreat News. Uber will pay the fees and pass on the cost to consumers. Consumers lose, regulators win.... nothing new.
ReplyDeleteThey're right about one thing. Political contributions translates into public policy. Sly James leads a dictatorship where democracy should exist. We have the power to kick this loser to the curb on April 7, 2015. I'm hoping voters take advantage of this opportunity.
ReplyDeleteThe only thing city Hall is progressive about is sending letters to Jeff city. Sly has scrwed the techies. Not just uber.
ReplyDeleteFastest internet in the world.
ReplyDeleteFor looking at BBQ menus and planning driving directions to "the lake" I reckon.
Shame on Sly. I didn't know he was going to be such a shill for his donors.
ReplyDeleteThought a career ambulance chaser was gonna be a real man of the people, huh?
ReplyDeleteUber is nothing more then a digital parasite attempting to attach itself to whatever host is willing to let's it's life blood be sucked.
ReplyDeleteUber drivers in that 41 video look like they are at a hearing to determine if they will be given parole.
ReplyDeleteUber’s acting head of finance Gupta is a former Goldman Sachs VP. He's anxious to score that IPO this year. Tech "companies" excel at fleecing investors, as well as others.
ReplyDeleteUber has raised more than $5 billion in funding. LMAO think about that. A stupid freaking phone app.
ReplyDeleteHip hip hurray to psychotic ripoff artists like Travis Kalanick.
ReplyDeletetake the fucking mustaches off your cars and nobody will know who you are!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteuber drivers are rapey.
ReplyDeleteWant to do business in Kansas City, pay for the business license! Why do they think they are special? It is the same fee they charge everyone else but somehow they are exempt? They are conducting business, their care is their office and thus they should be licensed.
ReplyDelete8:20 I agree. Who else gets to operate a business without a business license, permits where required or other operational costs? All other similar forms of transportation have to pay and their meters are set by the city. Uber can charge whatever they feel like on a trip by trip basis. I am not against them but their whining about having to comply with the same regulations a legitimate business has to comply with makes them look, well, like a scam.
ReplyDeleteI was at the meeting watching them read their public testimony that UBER gives them. Not all, but some. I particularly liked the lady who claimed to be a rider and was reading from her cell phone like the other Ubers and wearing their t-shirt. All very coincidental. I don't know that's there's anything wrong with being given talking points but the fake back stories are maybe going too far. I have a Uber driving friend and he showed me the suggested testimony that was sent to him. My friend got his permit and is legal. They should too.
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