They have reached what you might call the braking point.
Anger at Uber and other ride-booking service’s warnings about potential dangers their drivers pose, fuelled by “risk,”Critics call for a “Passenger Bill of Rights”That would be temporary until lawmakers took action on app-based industries’ most dangerous safety issues.
Safety, or lack thereof, has been a concern since the news began to report that ride-booking drivers were being arrested across the country for allegedly assaulting and raping passengers. Despite the fact that companies are trying to make sure their drivers undergo the same background checks as taxi drivers and limousine drivers, it may have been the realization that they were not subject to the same thorough background checks. “terms of use”The burden of deciding who to trust their lives behind the wheel is on the passengers, according to the information posted to their websites.
“By using the services,”Uber states “you acknowledge that you may be exposed to situations involving third-party providers”Their drivers, also known as “that are potentially unsafe, offensive, harmful to minors, or otherwise objectionable, and that use of third-party providers arranged or scheduled using the services is at your own risk.”
Lyft is another industry leader: “Users understand and accept that Lyft has no control over the identity or actions of the riders and drivers. . . Drivers and riders use the services at their own risk.”
All are included in the Bill of Rights. “ground transportation,”Not just apps-based services such as Uber, Lyft Sidecar, Whisk, Sidecar, Sidecar, and Sidecar. This aligns with the non profit’s stance. National Limousine AssociationThe guidelines were suggested by, who was a member of the company’s “Ride Responsibly”Campaign, “everyone be held to the same standards.”
“As the global voice of the private driver transportation industry,”Gary Buffo, president of the NLA, said, “we feel it is our obligation to promote a safer and more accountable system for passengers and operators.”
The following rights would be available to passengers:
* Proof of commercial-for-hire licensing and certifications.
* A safe and courteous driver covered by commercial vehicle insurance (which ride-booking drivers may or may not have).
* A fully vetted and trained driver who’s undergone official criminal background checks and pre-hire drug testing.
* Air-conditioning on request.
* Fully functioning seat belts.
* A quoted fare and final charge that match the agreed upon amount.
* Assurance that the vehicle has undergone regular inspections and is certified as being safe.
According to a Harris Poll, 91 percent Americans believe that there should be regulations and mandatory rules for ride-hailing drivers. NLA has also launched a website in an effort to pressure lawmakers.www.rideresponsibly.org() to facilitate public discussion on the topic.
