(Philadelphia, March 23, 2016) - Uber Black Car drivers and Taxi's in Philadelphia are undermining to deny assistance to Democratic National Convention participants this July unless the gathering takes action against ride-hailing applications, for example, UberX and Lyft.
The Philadelphia Limousine Association, Philadelphia Cab Association and Philadelphia Taxi Association said their individuals voted to blacklist the political tradition since, they affirm, the unregulated administrations against which they contend are unlawful and risky
UberX and Lyft are presently excluded from paying yearly permitting expenses to the Philadelphia Parking Authority since drivers utilize their own particular autos. Uber Black Car drivers, similar to taxi and limousine drivers, are required to pay the charge since they don't drive their own particular vehicles.
Taxi and Uber Black Car drivers have been fighting taxi commissions in urban areas the nation over for a considerable length of time for what they say is an unreasonable point of interest to UberX and Lyft drivers. The gatherings have approached Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf to request activity against the prevalent ride-hailing ,in a statement made last Monday, Uber called the new "Unfortunate"