More customers are looking for better quality transportation

Recently Uber has had interest in returning to Anchorage and Vancouver  market.  Local Taxicab Permit Owners Association have put money in local politicians pockets to make it so it does not happen.  They have put money in the pockets of assembly members, mayors, council members and legislatures to make sure that competitors like Uber stay out their market.  The truth is they do not want to improve customer service or make their product nicer.  They would rather deliver lousy service, low paying dispatch workers and make it so drivers have to drive in other places to make income.  Drivers want to be able to have their own business.  Uber demands drivers follow local regulations.  If a municipality requires cars to be inspected then they must be inspected.  They must have proof of commercial driving insurance required by Alaska State Law.  They must have a chauffeurs license to drive a cab in Anchorage.  What the local taxicab permit associations are objecting to is that Uber will take the high end clients away from the taxi service.  The truth is Anchorage and Vancouver need quality transportation service.  Please go tell your lawmakers you want reform in how taxis are regulated and allow competition which keeps the industry healthy.