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House Uber bill TP’d, resolution with Senate still uncertain

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As is the case with so many other issues – not least of which is the $4 million budget chasm stemming from inter-cameral differences on hospital funding for indigent services – the House and Senate still seem to be quite a ways off from passing anything resembling a unified ride sharing bill to govern firms like Uber and Lyft. Swiftly and without any commotion, House leaders and bill sponsor Rep. Matt Gaetz of Shalimar came to an agreement by which his HB…

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Uber’s fortunes uncertain as House, Senate gear up for ride sharing fight

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With just six days before end of regular legislative business this Session, the House and Senate are still troublesomely far apart on legislation regarding the popular ride sharing apps Uber and Lyft, particularly if you’re an advocate for the expansion of “transportation network companies” as they are rendered in committee-speak. The Senate today passed SB 1298 by Altamonte Springs Sen. David Simmons which would increase insurance requirements beyond the now-voluntary insurance policies already they already carry. Support for the bill came well short of a…

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Senate Uber insurance bill advances with new tweaks amid debate

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With a newfound emphasis on a ridesharing scourge sponsor state Sen. David Simmons called “rogue drivers,” a bill to require greater insurance coverage for Uber and Lyft continued along its road this afternoon in the Senate. Simmons’ SB 1298 — which also deals with short-term property rental companies like Airbnb, another facet of the emerging “sharing economy” — passed after the adoption of three amendments this afternoon. The debate took on a new tinge, however, as the better part of today’s ridesharing discussion…

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Email insights: Uber celebrates Tampa birthday by feeding the poor

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The past year has certainly been a wild ride for Uber, and now it’s time to give something back to Tampa. The San Francisco-based ridesharing company is celebrating its one-year anniversary in Tampa Bay with an email to supporters promising to share a portion of each ride to Feeding America Tampa Bay. According to the Uber Blog: “We’ve felt so much Uber love from the Tampa Bay community, so we’re celebrating our birthday by giving back.” Uber’s goal is to help…

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Email insights: Persistent (and popular) Uber sued by Hillsborough County

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Ridesharing service Uber is, if anything, tenacious. Facing a newly filed lawsuit by Hillsborough County, with which the San Francisco-based company has locked horns since its Tampa launch last year, Uber sent out an email to customers saying they are still open for business. Subject line, “Continuing to Operate in Hillsborough County.” Spoiler alert: they are. The Hillsborough County Public Transportation Commission sued Uber – including several driver-partners — claiming the company is not adhering to established rules for taxis, limos,…

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Hillsborough PTC antes up, adds high-powered lobbyists for Uber battle

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Hillsborough County’s Public Transportation Commission is stepping up the legislative battle in Tallahassee against ridesharing technology firm Uber. On Monday, HCPTC head Kyle Cockream confirmed the retention of the high-powered and politically connected firm Capital City Consulting. CCC’s efforts are in addition the PTC’s main representatives, Corcoran & Johnston. The decision to expand the county lobbying team comes from a recently proposed bill that contains language that would negatively “impact the composition” of the PTC, according to Cockream. As an independent special district, a Special Act of the…

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Uber bill cruises through Senate panel, will see amendment in Appropriations

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A ridesharing insurance requirements bill that goes hand in hand with a broader effort to pass legislation permitting Uber across Florida made progress today, passing quickly and unanimously through the Senate Judiciary Committee early Tuesday evening. The proposal — SB 1298 — sponsored by Altamonte Springs state Sen. David Simmons requires that app-based “transportation network companies” like Uber and Lyft carry specialized insurance policies, the same way cab companies carry commercial and liability insurnce. Simmons’ bill provides for specific guidelines — including $1 million…

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