Thursday, October 18, 2012

postheadericon Can't Win 'Em All: Uber Gives Up Attempt To Do UberTaxi In NYC (For Now...)

turn innovative business announcement, Uber, has been pushing the limits prescribed in the country, often by showing how local regulators may be limiting innovation. In many cases, Uber has been able to generate enough public support that regulators local taxi and limousine finished back. But you can not always win. Uber admitted he pulled the plug on UberTaxi in New York.


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Although best known for his "black car" service, has also taken bold steps in the world of taxi (which is why it has continued in Chicago). NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) has struggled against this measure, the law requires to be welcomed technically taxi directly from the street - and said TLC from a phone that broke. Uber, however, argues that the FTA has admitted privately that the service is legal. However, the FTA threatens drivers that use and Uber. Limited the number willing to participate, which probably makes the service less attractive to users and, for now, the service has been turned off.
NAFTA, meanwhile, seems to suggest that this is only temporary, and you want to make these new services - but require that existing contracts:



"In recent months, hail e-applications have emerged, TLC has been diligent and serious moves towards the rule changes that will open up the market application developers and other innovators. Such changes can not legally take place before its exclusive contracts expire in February. We promise to make it as easy as possible to get a legal and safe driving in a taxi New York, and we are excited to see how new technologies can improve this process. Our taxis have always been at the forefront of technological innovation, GPS systems for credit card readers. "
I hope this is true, but the devil is in the details ... we'll see what happens next year
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