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California Regulators Tell Ride-Shares No Airport Runs

Posted by samzenpus on from the no-airport-for-you dept.

An anonymous reader writes in with news about ride-share crackdowns in California. California regulators are threatening to revoke permits for on-demand ride companies UberX, Lyft, Sidecar, Summon and Wingz unless they stop giving rides to and from airports within two weeks. The move could lead to the state shutting down the companies' operations. Flouting the airport rules also flouts regulations that the CPUC set up for the new generation of ride companies to operate in California. In a clear rebuttal to an argument often made by the ride companies, Peevey wrote: "These safety requirements should not hinder your creativity nor should they impede your innovation."

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  1. "Safety Requirements"? by Chris+Mattern · · Score: 5, Funny

    Why is it not safe for them to drive to the airports, but it's safe for them to drive elsewhere? Are they going to hit a plane or something?

    1. Re:"Safety Requirements"? by hermitdev · · Score: 5, Funny

      Its because these non-cabbies tend to drive in a safe and predictable manner, rather the the cabbies that drive erratically, changing lanes without signalling, running lights & stop signs, generally being a nuisance. Obviously not safe to mix the two. (This based on Chicago experiences, I assume CA cabbies are likewise assholes).

    2. Re:"Safety Requirements"? by Adriax · · Score: 4, Funny

      I'm pretty sure the LA cab drivers are on some secret contract to thin the general populace.

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    3. Re: "Safety Requirements"? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

      Do you have a valid walking permit?

    4. Re:"Safety Requirements"? by shikaisi · · Score: 4, Funny

      As Michael Flanders once said, "It's actually been calculated it is safer to fly than it is to cross the road. Mind you, I gave that up years ago where I live, in Kensington near the air terminal. They have these airline buses whizzing about, you know. I think the drivers have instructions to keep the statistics favourable!"

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    5. Re: "Safety Requirements"? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

      How do you expect to walk, if you don't have any legs?

      Mr Anderson.

    6. Re:"Safety Requirements"? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

      If Taxi medallions are too expensive, give the drivers small lapel badges instead.

  2. Fuck taxis by ArcadeMan · · Score: 4, Funny

    I want to be able to call an Amazon quadcopter to carry me to my destination.

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    1. Re:Fuck taxis by evilviper · · Score: 4, Funny

      I want to be able to call an Amazon quadcopter to carry me to my destination.

      Just make absolutely sure you check-mark the option:

      * Group my items into as few shipments as possible. (at additional cost)

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  3. Re:next it will be illegal by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Where is my legally mandated nigger slave that I can ride to the airport? Clearly, abolition of slavery infringes on my constitutional rights!