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

[Karen Rose]

Both Huber pool and lift line are fantastic services – and they are cheap! I can generally get one in 3 to 5 minutes. This is in San Francisco California though. Karen

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> On Nov 20, 2015, at 8:57 PM, Doug Lee via humanser <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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.  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ericka via
> humanser
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> Subject: Re: [humanser] Uber as an alternative for a driving requirement
> 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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