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

[John T Hays, III]

Dear Katie and fellow Federationists,
I am attaching my letter.  I have finished writing it and also have signed
the petition, but we don't have a printer here.  I am going to get it
printed at FedEx Office/Kinko's and then see if I can find someone to
deliver it tomorrow morning.
Aloha to all,
John Hays

On Tue, Mar 29, 2016 at 12:22 PM, John T Hays, III <johnthaysiii at gmail.com>
wrote:

> 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
>> <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
>> <http://www4.honolulu.gov/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-179067/dspage01773047050582799916.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
>>
>>
>>
>> Please let me know if you would like to discuss further.
>>
>>
>>
>> Many thanks,
>>
>> Alex
>>
>>
>>
>> --
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>>
>>
>> https://s3.amazonaws.com/uploads.hipchat.com/17604/95362/Xa5XFMx0haBCBli/Ube
>> r_logobit_email_2x.png
>> <https://s3.amazonaws.com/uploads.hipchat.com/17604/95362/Xa5XFMx0haBCBli/Uber_logobit_email_2x.png>
>>
>>         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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