ABC Action News by Matt Winer March 30, 2017 There is “abundant evidence” that Hillsborough’s Public Transportation Commission is “playing fast and loose” with Florida’s sunshine laws, according to a Sarasota lawyer who has sued the county’s beleaguered regulator of taxis, tow trucks and other vehicles-for-hire. The suit, filed by attorney Andrea Mogensen, has once […]
Cities release invoices showing Uber bills
Five Central Florida cities that cut deals with Uber hoping to boost SunRail ridership have released records revealing how much money they will pay the ride-sharing service, which the company had hoped to keep a “trade secret.” by Orlando Sentinel’s Ryan Gillespie January 25, 2017 Cities began receiving invoices this week that tabulated costs through […]
Fare game: Uber subsidies and cost to taxpayers: Where We Stand
Central Florida cities sold out their taxpayers when they cut secret deals with Uber. by the Orlando Sentinel January 14, 2017 No doubt five Central Florida cities had good intentions when they cut deals last year to use taxpayer dollars to subsidize rides from Uber drivers within their boundaries. The ride-hailing service could move passengers […]
