Tuesday, 10 July 2012

[WardFive] Re: [Brookland] Uber Cab in Jeopardy

So Matt,
 
I guess I could just say - well, you have persuaaaasively communicated your argument.  But since you called me a "whiny smart ass", I think I will respond in kind. 
 
1.  First of all, I don't think that "Irony" is a weapon.  I am just pointing out how hypocritical some are.  It is truly sad to see that so many who claim to be so "green" and "educated", etc. totally lack congruency in thought and actions. 
 
2.  While you may want to classify Irony as a wonderful comedic tool, nothing about comparing these scenarios are funny! 
 
3.  I guess that you must have just joined all three list Servs today that is why you are unaware of the Street Car issue. If that is the case, then I withdraw my direction of response from you.   I am sure that the Moderators would know whether you joined today.  Me, it is tough for me to believe that you haven't read anything about the street car conversations.  Just know that the statement "Give it a shot some time instead of being a whiny smart ass means that you are  probably lying when you said that you were unaware of the Street Car issues. The word "whiny" references continuous and since what I wrote was short and non repeatitive, it leads me to know that this isn't the first time you read my posts.  I could be wrong but your heat in your response says "pent up" to me.  You and some others don't have to like me, just know when we are dealing with the reprecussions, don't say that we were not aware of this sadistic sacrifice to looking cool on electric street cars.
 
4.  As to your statement "ill-planned attempt to revitalize a neighborhood".  If I read that correctly, "ill planned" to me says that you support street cars but it was ill planned.  If that is so, then the hypocritical aspect of irony with your need for cheap cabs still applies.
 
5.  I am sure others get their hypocracy - once you are reading, your brain gets it!
 
6.  As to connecting, I would say that I connected well.  It is amazing What occurs when one rises the level of Cognitive Dissonance.  Somewhere I read that a drip of water cracks even rock over time. 
 
Something to think of - I lost lots of money (clientele) because I stood up for all that I have so either I am crazy or the education/lives of our kids, including my daughter justifies the cost.    
 
By the way, don't use those harsh words again or my good hypocritical/prejudiced moderators at Brookland List Serve will censor you - or maybe censorship is just reserved for those like me who are too real for their world.  As for me, I don't mind.  I am used to it and I am cool with that. I will always just be a "horrible person" that I am and "the reason why Ward 5 doesn't get nice things". 
 
The Comedic Irony of your retort is that I am actually on your side regarding the Uber Cab situation.  I am all for our needs being serviced.
 
Rob


On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 6:53 PM, Matt Turley <mattturley@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Rob,

You seem to think Irony is a weapon - how sad.  It is a wonderful comedic tool.

First off, I've not been informed of what is going on with the street cars.  It certainly does not mean that I support them.  They are an ill-planned attempt to revitalize a neighborhood.

I was, however, informed very quickly, and very directly about something that impacts me in a very real and tangible way and, as such, I responded.  Obviously, many others did as well, as the amendment was tabled.  If this is such a key issue for you, then YOU need to find ways to reach people as directly, with a message that connects to them directly.  It's known as persuasive communication and argumentation.  Give it a shot some time instead of being a whiny smart ass.

Thanks,
Matt


On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 10:00 AM, Rob <indianrob@gmail.com> wrote:
Hello Matt,
 
Isn't it strange - it is amazing that you and others want a cheaper taxi  (which I don't have a problem with) BUT SAY NOTHING WHEN THE WONDERFUL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WANT TO SPEND BILLIONS ON A STREET CAR that has to be SUBSIDIZED. 
 
HOW ABOUT THIS FOR IRONY!!!  You and others probably don't get it but the millions and millions that will be used for subsidy is money that we can use for other more needed things.  In addition, a cheaper electric taxi cab (maybe Uber) around H Street would be much better. 
 
HILARIOUS.
 
Rob. 

On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 12:44 AM, Matt Turley <mattturley@gmail.com> wrote:
 

Hi All,

Uber cab, a relatively new service that provides an outstanding alternative to cabs that never show up in our neighborhood is under attack by the Taxi lobby in DC.  Please see the message below and my email to all of DC council.  Please reach out in support of Uber.


to pmendelson, mcheh, mbrown, jgraham, jevans, mbowser, kmcduffie, twells, yalexander, mbarry, dcatania, vorange...
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Council,

I am writing to express my frustration and shock of hearing that there is currently an amendment that will limit transportation options in a city like ours where the public transportation options are so very problematic.  I am a 3-year resident of Ward 5, living in the Brookland area.  Since moving here in 2009, one of our biggest hassles has been the availability, or lack there of, and the horrible reliability of DC's Taxi system.  Fearing from robberies, the out of the way nature of the location, and other factors, cab drivers simply do not respond to our requests.  Even when scheduling cabs for air travel, the cabs often do not show up.  Several times, I have had to drive to the airport and pay the outrageous parking fees because my scheduled cab did not arrive.

Since Uber was released in DC, these problems were eliminated.  I've used the service about 10 times now, and every time I have a cab at my house within 15 minutes - normally much faster.  This service has alleviated a huge headache for us, and I am very upset to learn that pending legislation would all but cripple the service, requiring there minimum fare to be ridiculously more expensive than a standard taxi.

I urge you, for the good of all DC residents, vote NO on this issue.

Thank you,
Matt Turley
17th St., NE
Washington, DC 20018

Un-Independence
On Independence Day, Uber announced a roll out of a lower cost service that we call UberX. A less expensive Uber option on an all-hybrid fleet. We're pretty excited about it and think it's a great idea for cities across the country. What some of you probably noticed is that there was no roll out of this service in the District. That is because, only days earlier, the DC City Council informed us that they intended to pass an amendment to the taxi modernization bill that would make it illegal for Uber to lower its prices or to offer a low cost service in any form.

The Council's intention is to prevent Uber from being a viable alternative to taxis by enacting a price floor to set Uber's minimum fare at today's rates and no less than 5 times a taxi's minimum fare. Consequently they are handicapping a reliable, high quality transportation alternative so that Uber cannot offer a high quality service at the best possible price. It was hard for us to believe that an elected body would choose to keep prices of a transportation service artificially high - but the goal is essentially to protect a taxi industry that has significant experience in influencing local politicians. They want to make sure there is no viable alternative to a taxi in Washington DC, and so on Tuesday (tomorrow!), the DC City Council is going to formalize that principle into law.

For obvious reasons, Uber is seriously concerned about punitive government intervention in a well functioning marketplace. Because of this we felt it was our responsibility to let our riders know about the issues at hand.
 

Take Action
THE COUNCIL VOTES ON THE UBER AMENDMENT TOMORROW!
If each of us writes or calls our DC Council people, we could make an impact on this law. What are we asking for?

Strike down the MINIMUM FARE language from the Uber Amendment.

Here are the City Council members' contact info. Call/write as many of them as possible!

Keep the #UberDCLove alive. See full blog post here.

Sincerely,
Travis Kalanick, Uber Co-Founder and CEO


To join the #UberDCLove activism team, click here.



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