[Nfb-hi] Urgent!!! Uber Lift legislation support needed ASAP!

[John T Hays, III]

Thanks, Katie,
Susan and I are great supporters of Uber and the alternatives they offer
the blind and the public in General.  We don't have a printer with us now,
and we make do with Susan's microscopic laptop.  I would be glad to write a
letter, but I can't attend, as I have two medical appointments tomorrow.
If someone will write a not for me (return address Post Office Box 1855,
Honolulu HI 96805-1855), one or two paragraphs supporting Uber as a
reasonably priced transportation system that promotes a free market
competitive and reasonable means of transport, readily available, and
affordable, I will sign it.  Send me the final document, and I will return
it with my signature.  Nani, Brandon or Kyle could do this if they have the
time.
I tried to call Alex Conway and was told the number is "not available."
Aloha,


*John T Hays*
​phone 808-754-0780
*johnthaysiii at gmail.com <johnthaysiii at gmail.com>*


On Tue, Mar 29, 2016 at 10:59 AM, Katie Keim via NFB-HI <nfb-hi at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> See the note below I received today from the Uber operations manager.
>
> Last minute, but let's all do our best to support a much needed form of
> transportation in Hawaii!
>
> * The Links to submitting testimony And time and location to show up
> tomorrow at the hearing are listed below.
>
>
>
> Aloha, Katie
>
>
>
> Yes, thank you for reaching out and thank you for supporting ridesharing in
> Hawaii!
>
>
>
> As discussed with Lin and Shannon the past few days, Uber and other
> transportation network companies (TNCs) are opposing Bill 85 which is being
> heard by the City Council Budget Committee.  Elements of Bill 85 attempt to
> redefine TNCs as taxicabs, putting Uber out of operation and taking away
> choice for riders.
>
>
>
> A link to the bill can be found here:  Bill 85
> <
> http://www4.honolulu.gov/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-177135/BILL085(15)%2c
> %20CD1.pdf>
>
> Uber Hawaii General Manager, Brian Hughes, provided his testimony here
> <
> http://www4.honolulu.gov/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-179067/dspage01773047
> 050582799916.pdf> .
>
>
>
> If you would like to submit written testimony to the city council and/or
> register for in-person testimony please use this link:
> http://www.honolulu.gov/ccl-testimony-form.html?view=form
>
>
>
> Having your voice heard by the city council will go a long way in keeping
> ridesharing here in Hawaii for the long term.
>
>
>
> Committee Hearing Information:
>
> -  Wednesday, March 30th at 9am
>
> -  Honolulu Hale (city hall building)
>
> -  530 South King St, Honolulu, HI 96813
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>
>
> Please let me know if you would like to discuss further.
>
>
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Alex
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>
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>         Alex Conway
> Operations Manager
>  <https://www.uber.com/> 808.351.4101  |   <https://www.uber.com/>
> aconway at uber.com  |   <https://www.uber.com/> uber.com
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