Supposedly, the city has come to an agreement with Uber. One must realize they’re most concerned about lost sales tax revenue. Doesn’t have anything to do with public transportation. They got their up front license fees from 20+ cab companies whom I feel sorry for. There will always be a few cab companies but Uber wipes out most of their business. Cab companies/drivers will eventually realize the fees and anguish are not worth the endeavor. The deal with Uber is a flat $1500 per Uber driver(?) without the need for a taxi license. One college student was interviewed by KSFY. He stated he could use the extra $20 after his busy class schedule. Uh, $20 with $1500 up front takes a long time to justify. Uber was after operations and would agree to anything up front. The $1500 will disappear because it’s not a license nor is it a sales tax. It’s can’t be justified. Especially, when Uber will have the lawsuit dismissed because city government is not recognized constitutionally. Uber will not pay anything to the city because then it makes their independent contractors employees with full benefits. This matter makes fools of the council and especially our ‘Business Man’ Mayor. As usual, they were hoodwinked. Another big surprise will be a 25% or so loss in sales tax scale. The city will lack revenue to service bonds and fulfill the 2016 budget. City weakness is it’s income comes from sales tax. In case you haven’t noticed, there’s a new 8 to 10 online services such as Amazon & Ebay. Prices are less than retail with free shipping and NO SALES TAX. I, myself, go out of my way for a better price and not to pay sales tax. I can wait a few days and items come straight to my door. I don’t have to pilot around spoiled teen posses on a good weather day at an inside mall. I’ve also discovered it’s more convenient to order packaged foods on line. Our city has created massive debt for upper class entertainment. The best way to slow them down is cut off their water. Join me.
Dan Daily