Anyone who signs up for Uber’s app gives up a tremendous amount of liability to get the service, which is provided by third-party contractors who drive their own cars.
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A review of a 105-page transcript of the Nevada Transportation Authority’s case against contracted Uber driver Anthony Morris gives a snapshot of how regulators are building its case against Uber and how some drivers went into their roles with little idea that they would be caught, compelled to appear before a hearings officer, fined and have their vehicles taken from them.
The taxi rate increases approved by the Nevada Taxicab Authority in October have been implemented.
Clark County commissioners on Tuesday approved two measures that will aid Las Vegas Monorail Co.’s county business license fees, which increased after the company restructured its debt.
Even though Uber has no license to operate in Clark County or the rest of the state, the San Francisco-based transportation network ride-sharing company had a key role in two matters before the Nevada Taxicab Authority on Monday.
Las Vegas Monorail Co. stands to benefit from two proposals pending before the Clark County Commission tied to the company’s business license fees.
The head of the state’s Department of Business and Industry met Monday with representatives of Uber, but there was no indication that there is any change forthcoming that would enable the company to restart operations.
“Taxi wars” led state’s lawmakers in 1969 to adopt the regulations the taxicab industry abides by today in Nevada. The regulatory system is again under scrutiny as Uber and other ride-sharing companies try to crack the market.
The maverick ride-sharing company that has been bending the state’s transportation rules for just over a month ceased operations in Nevada late Wednesday, vowing to return when it finds a clear path to operating legally in the state.
A divided panel of the Nevada Supreme Court said Monday that a legal battle between ride-sharing company Uber and the state’s taxi industry should be heard in Washoe District Court.