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

[David Andrews]

Mary:

It is true that Uber is not regulated the same as taxi cabs in most 
areas, but I think it is a blanket overstatement to say they aren't 
regulated.  I think most areas have some regulations that apply to 
them.  Further, while my experience is anecdotal only, and I have 
only used Uber around a dozen times, the quality and condition of the 
cars was far superior to most taxi companies I have used over the years.

Dave

At 06:48 PM 11/20/2015, you 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
>Sent: Friday, November 20, 2015 4:50 PM
>To: Human Services Division Mailing List
>Cc: Ericka
>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"
>
>Sent from my iPhone
>
> > 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.

         David Andrews and long white cane Harry.
E-Mail:  dandrews at visi.com or david.andrews at nfbnet.org