[humanser] Uber as an alternative for a driving requirement driving

[Doug Lee]

I missed the beginning of this discussion, but as a personal data point, I've had better experiences with Uber
of late than with taxis, even when using UberX (which I usually do). UberX may not be regulated in the same
manner as taxis, but I believe the Black Car Uber service is regulated in the same manner as limo services,
which should be sufficient for any official purpose. Of course that's an expensive route for day-to-day travel
though. I have no experience yet with the new Uber Pool service, but I suspect its timeliness will resemble
that of shuttle services and thus make it insufficient for professional engagements.

On Fri, Nov 20, 2015 at 07:48:07PM -0500, Merry Schoch via humanser wrote:
Uberr is not regulated so you can never be sure who will be driving and what
condition their vehicle will be in.  

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driving

Using Uber is a creative answer. After all they are required to have
insurance etc. I too am interested in how this might play out. 

Ericka Short
"Friends are like flowers in the garden of life"

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> On Nov 19, 2015, at 8:27 PM, Lisa Irving via humanser
<humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> 
> 
> 
> I am in the process of applying for a part-time Peer Specialist position.
> The job is mostly center-based. The facility is a non-descript acute 
> residential crisis house. Occasionally, clients are transported to 
> social service appointments. I have an evolving solution and I'd 
> really appreciate your professional expertise and how you address this 
> sensitive issue; maintaining confidentiality and making the workplace 
> inclusive for qualified blind professionals.
> 
> 
> 
> I'd like to propose using Uber or public transportation to transport 
> the client to his/her appointment. I'd like to think that the issue of 
> confidentiality is moot for these reasons.  The facility looks like a 
> large house. The client doesn't wear anything could identify him as an 
> acute care resident. Also, the client and I can agree to not use his 
> name or discuss the particulars of her appointment or psychiatric 
> needs. Please give me a reality check.
> 
> 
> 
> Has anyone  worked with an employer who is willing to reimburse you 
> for gas and mileage when using a paid car service? As far as gas and 
> mileage, I'm not asking for anything beyond what is allowed for 
> employees with similar responsibilities. So far, what do you think about
this evolving solution?
> 
> 
> 
> There's the matter of the remaining cost to transport a client  
> encored when using Uber/Lyft or a similar car service. Should I offer 
> to soak up the cost of travel that goes beyond the standard 
> reimbursement, or should I request the employer to cover the remaining 
> cost as a lawful accommodation? I already have a sense this is shaky
terrain.
> 
> 
> 
> I've also wondered about trying to swap some job duties with other 
> employees. The downside to this, is I'm pretty sure there are no other 
> Peer Specialists working at this site. The majority of the staff are 
> therapists and admin. Folks. Please let me know how to proceed without 
> burning bridges to employment.
> 
> 
> 
> From, Lisa Irving
> 
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