I like how they think they can ban guns. Adorable.Uber has just announced a total gun ban for all Uber drivers and all passengers using the service, regardless of state law.
Here is a link to the news story
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Here is a link to their Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/uber?_ga=1....815.1434780078
Another business headed for bankruptcy protection.
And even then, still not within their private vehicle.It is my understanding that Uber drivers are technically independent contractors. This change in policy is, as far as I know, not legally binding. Uber can not legally prohibit a driver or rider to carry without becoming the employer of the driver.
High-priced neo-hippie ride sharing service?
Would not use them anyway.
If somebody wants to push it even further- they could find themselves in trouble with the DOT, IRS, ICC etc.
Having owned a transportation company for almost 20yrs, I learned some important requirements & restrictions when hiring independent "contractors" -VS- company "employees".
For Instance-
- A company can enforce things like a dress code (uniforms) when it comes to company "employees" But can't make independent contractors wear company "employee" uniforms.
- A company can pay independent contractors a "fee" for services rendered. But, cannot pay them an hourly wage & take out taxes.
- A company can make "employees" work certain hours & do certain tasks. But, cannot force an independent "contractor" to do anything.
- Independent contractors cannot be forced to drive "company" owned or leased vehicles. (Although certain "safety" requirement can be enforced.)
Sure, a company can set certain policy & standards for independent "contractors". But, the do have to be very careful because if they push requirement too far, the government can/WILL consider "contractors" to be company "employees". The government is actually scrutinizing companies that utilize "independent contractors" very closely because so many companies are looking for a loophole around federal "employee" regulations.
I started my "cargo" transport company and wanted to exclusively utilize independent contractors to save money & payroll fees because it didn't make much sense financially to have employees collecting hourly wages & benefits when there wasn't enough work to keep them busy 40hr a week. But, after a complaint was filed by a larger competitor, I was legally FORCED restructure my company & business model. (Fortunately we were able to survive until other insurance & new government employee requirements nailed the final nail in the coffin of our "small" company.)
IMHO:
This could be the beginning of the end for Uber. If a contractor gets fired because it's discovered he is "legally" carrying a firearm in his personal vehicle and files a lawsuit "rightfully" claiming he is an "independent" contractor and therefore is not subject the same rules as a company "employee". This could bring unwanted attention and possibly a government enforced change of the Uber business model.
A lawsuit brought by a customer who get robbed or shot while riding in one of their "taxis"; or a lawsuit by a competitor (like in my situation), could possibly to the same thing and force Uber out of the "taxi" business.
I for one, haven't, because I own a car.I would bet that you've never used them one time
I for one, haven't, because I own a car.
I don't care.I own many cars, that's NBD. I also travel to places where I do not keep a car and in those places I use uber if available. I've used them in asia, europe and around the US
I would bet that you've never used them one time
I don't care.
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