Today the Full Council voted to pass a bill that places new regulations on emerging app-based transportation network companies (TNCs) like UberX, Lyft and Sidecar. The legislation places important and necessary safety regulations around these new services, including insurance requirements...
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February 28, 2014January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
The “No Cap” Option Goes Down in Flames – but Uber and Lyft will Thrive in Seattle
On Thursday, February 27, 2014, my colleagues and I voted on the future of taxis, “for hire” vehicles, and Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) like Uber and Lyft. We all agreed that irrespective of the mode, all drivers need to be trained, cars need to undergo appropriate safety checks, and decent commercial or umbrella insurance coverage […]
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February 28, 2014January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Update on wheelchair-accessible taxis
Yesterday the City Council voted to approve an amendment I introduced to reduce the requirements for wheelchair-accessible taxi license holders. It’s designed to create a fairer, more level playing field to ensure this vital service continues to operate. Wheelchair-accessible taxis provide a valuable service for disabled persons, who have fewer transportation options than most people. […]
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February 27, 2014January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Vote on Taxis, Caps for App-Based Transportation Network Companies
Update: the Full Council vote has been rescheduled for Monday, March 17. This evening the City Council voted in committee to expand the number of licensed drivers who can drive for app-based transportation network companies (TNCs) like UberX and Lyft....
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February 21, 2014January 6, 2023News Releases
In the Northeastern University Blog – Rideshare Rundown
I wrote an article for Northeast University’s blog” ReConnect” talking about what’s happening in the world of taxi, for-hire, UberX, Lyft, Sidecar, and limousine regulations. Here’s the link – let me know what you think. http://www.northeastern.edu/seattleblog/rideshare-rundown/
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February 18, 2014January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
Caps on rideshares, taxis, and for hires? There’s a better way.
In case you didn’t catch it in The Stranger, this is my argument for why we should lift caps on rideshares. Thanks for taking part in the conversation. — Sally A year’s worth of meetings about the future of transportation reached a crescendo this past Friday morning in Seattle City Council chambers. In a room […]
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February 14, 2014January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Thoughts on Taxis, Flat-Rate For-Hires and App-Based Car Services
The intensity of the debate about regulations for taxis, flat-rate for-hire vehicles and app-based services like UberX and Lyft has been rivalled only by its complexity. With a meeting this morning on this issue, and a final vote coming soon,...
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January 14, 2014January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
City Inside/Out: Preschool, Police, Waterfront and More
The January edition of the Seattle Channel's City Inside/Out program airs at 7:30 p.m. tonight. This month, Councilmembers O'Brien, Bagshaw and myself joined host Brian Callanan to talk about preschool for all, the police department, the tunnel, potential Metro service...
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November 22, 2013January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Crisis in Bus Service Funding, Continued
The crisis in bus service funding I wrote about earlier this year has not been resolved. King County Metro continues to face an annual shortfall of $75 million beginning in mid-2014. If new funding is not attained, service will need to be cut at that time. Metro released proposed service cuts in the event new […]
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October 8, 2013January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
City Inside/Out: Budget, Preschool for All, Federal Shutdown and More
I joined Councilmembers Bruce Harrell and Jean Godden on the October edition of the Seattle Channel's City Inside/Out. The video premieres tonight at 7:30 p.m., but is available online now: