Confirmation below that Uber Had been brought up previously and other emails on Uber some may be repetitions to show timelines.
TfL London Taxi and Private Hire Engagement Meeting
Private Hire Trade Representatives Quarterly Meeting – 15 February 2013
Minutes
Time of Meeting: 13.30 – 15:30
Location of Meeting: Moorgate – 3rd Floor (3GM1) Palestra, 197 Blackfriars Road, London SE1 8NJ
Attendees:
John Mason Director, Taxi & Private Hire (Chair) JM
Helen Chapman Deputy Director, Taxi & Private Hire HC
Steve Wright LPHCA SW
Steve Garelick GMB SG
Bill Edwards C & E Association BE
Patrick Raeburn SmartMove PR
Peter O’Connell GMB PO
Greg Mendoza Carey & Embarque London GM
Paul Smithers PS
Flo Nwohia TfL T&PH (part) Secretariat FN
Apologies:
Eddie Townson Private Hire Board ET
Michael Galvin Addison Lee MG
Tom Moody TfL TM
Terrance Flanagan GMB TF
AOB 10b Uber
SG discussed Uber previously and in his view customers were being prevented from entering a final destination into bookings.
JM said we had reviewed in the past and had not seen anything to cause massive concern but TfL would be happy to look at again if the trade wanted to provide further information.
From: Mason John (TPH) [mailto:johnmason@tfl.gov.uk]
Sent: 17 August 2012 14:06
To: ‘steve@garelick.co.uk’; ‘TERENCE FLANAGAN’
Cc: Llewellyn Cliff (TPH); ‘Eddie Townson (Re touts)’; Nwohia Flo (ST); Chapman Helen (TPH); ‘John Griffin (re touts)’; XXXXXX@mobileemail.vodafone.net’; TPH Comms; ‘PH&C (re touts)’; ‘RAH (re touts)’; ‘Steve (re touts)’; TPH Enquiries; ‘W J Edwards (re touts)’; ‘Peter O’Connell (re touts)’; ‘John Tottman (re touts)’
Subject: RE: Uber – Articals
Steve
I am aware of regulatory activity in other US cities and as a result I met with them personally before licensing and made clear that their operation must be run in accordance with the regulations and I received assurances that it would. If it transpires not to be the case then action will be taken.
In my discussions I also suggested that if, indeed, they are going to be a fully licensed responsible operator they may wish to contact the Steve Wright at the LPCHA or Eddie at the Private Hire Board to become members.
Regards
John Mason
Director – London Taxi & Private Hire
Transport for london
Palestra, 4th Floor Yellow
197 Blackfriars Road. London. SE1 8NJ
Tel: 020 3054 1537
Mob: 07973 714 867
For up to date news and information regarding London Taxi and Private Hire matters follow us on Twitter @TfLTPH
Report touting activity on-line at www.tfl.gov.uk/cabenforcement
From: Steve Garelick [mailto:steve@]
Sent: 17 August 2012 13:58
To: Mason John (TPH); ‘TERENCE FLANAGAN’
Cc: Llewellyn Cliff (TPH); ‘Eddie Townson (Re touts)’; Nwohia Flo (ST); Chapman Helen (TPH); ‘John Griffin (re touts)’; XXXXXXX@mobileemail.vodafone.net; TPH Comms; ‘PH&C (re touts)’; ‘RAH (re touts)’; ‘Steve (re touts)’; TPH Enquiries; ‘W J Edwards (re touts)’; ‘Peter O’Connell (re touts)’; ‘John Tottman (re touts)’
Subject: Uber – Articals
Hello John,.
Thank you for your kind email.
My understanding is the same however I was concerned when I read the following:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57493358-93/uber-boston-promises-to-fight-cease-and-desist-order/
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/mike-debonis/post/uber-car-service-runs-afoul-of-dc-taxi-commission/2012/01/11/gIQAxH3UrP_blog.html
Naturally I was keen to get others opinion.
Steve Garelick
GMB
From: Mason John (TPH) [mailto:johnmason@tfl.gov.uk]
Sent: Friday, August 17, 2012 1:24 PM
To: ‘steve@garelick.co.uk’; ‘TERENCE FLANAGAN’
Cc: Llewellyn Cliff (TPH); ‘Eddie Townson (Re touts)’; Nwohia Flo (ST); Chapman Helen (TPH); ‘John Griffin (re touts)’; ‘XXXXXX@mobileemail.vodafone.net’; TPH Comms; ‘PH&C (re touts)’; ‘RAH (re touts)’; ‘Steve (re touts)’; TPH Enquiries; ‘W J Edwards (re touts)’; ‘Peter O’Connell (re touts)’; ‘John Tottman (re touts)’
Subject: RE: Uber – Unusual Operation
Steve
They are a licensed PH Operator, have physical offices and based on our dialogue and interaction to date are satisfied they are taking and despatching bookings in accordance with the regulations.
Regards
John Mason
Director – London Taxi & Private Hire
Transport for london
Palestra, 4th Floor Yellow
197 Blackfriars Road. London. SE1 8NJ
Tel: 020 3054 1537
Mob: 07973 714 867
For up to date news and information regarding London Taxi and Private Hire matters follow us on Twitter @TfLTPH
Report touting activity on-line at www.tfl.gov.uk/cabenforcement
—–Original Message—–
From: Steve Garelick [mailto:steve@]
Sent: 17 August 2012 12:46
To: TERENCE FLANAGAN
Cc: Llewellyn Cliff (TPH); ‘Eddie Townson (Re touts)’; Nwohia Flo (ST); Chapman Helen (TPH); ‘John Griffin (re touts)’; *********@mobileemail.vodafone.net; TPH Comms; Mason John (TPH); ‘PH&C (re touts)’; ‘RAH (re touts)’; ‘Steve (re touts)’; TPH Enquiries; ‘W J Edwards (re touts)’; ‘Peter O’Connell (re touts)’; ‘John Tottman (re touts)’
Subject: Uber – Unusual Operation
I was sent this blog by a contact on LinkedIn.
Personally we were contacted by these individuals seeking an operator to
bootstrap their bookings.
A driver who subcontracts to me tells me they are using operators to sub out
their work however the driver does not know the destination before he picks
up.
Personally I was under the impression bookings had to have some structure
for record keeping purposes.
This seems nothing more than a back door way of offering upscale black
taxis.
http://nycars11355.tripod.com/limo/
Steve Garelick
GMB
Branch President
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From: Mason John (TPH) [mailto:johnmason@tfl.gov.uk]
Sent: 17 August 2012 13:24
To: ‘steve@garelick.co.uk’; ‘TERENCE FLANAGAN’
Cc: Llewellyn Cliff (TPH); ‘Eddie Townson (Re touts)’; Nwohia Flo (ST); Chapman Helen (TPH); ‘John Griffin (re touts)’; ‘XXXXXX@mobileemail.vodafone.net’; TPH Comms; ‘PH&C (re touts)’; ‘RAH (re touts)’; ‘Steve (re touts)’; TPH Enquiries; ‘W J Edwards (re touts)’; ‘Peter O’Connell (re touts)’; ‘John Tottman (re touts)’
Subject: RE: Uber – Unusual Operation
Steve
They are a licensed PH Operator, have physical offices and based on our dialogue and interaction to date are satisfied they are taking and despatching bookings in accordance with the regulations.
Regards
John Mason
Director – London Taxi & Private Hire
Transport for london
Palestra, 4th Floor Yellow
197 Blackfriars Road. London. SE1 8NJ
Tel: 020 3054 1537
Mob: 07973 714 867
For up to date news and information regarding London Taxi and Private Hire matters follow us on Twitter @TfLTPH
Report touting activity on-line at www.tfl.gov.uk/cabenforcement
—–Original Message—–
From: Steve Garelick [mailto:steve@]
Sent: 17 August 2012 12:46
To: TERENCE FLANAGAN
Cc: Llewellyn Cliff (TPH); ‘Eddie Townson (Re touts)’; Nwohia Flo (ST); Chapman Helen (TPH); ‘John Griffin (re touts)’; ********@mobileemail.vodafone.net; TPH Comms; Mason John (TPH); ‘PH&C (re touts)’; ‘RAH (re touts)’; ‘Steve (re touts)’; TPH Enquiries; ‘W J Edwards (re touts)’; ‘Peter O’Connell (re touts)’; ‘John Tottman (re touts)’
Subject: Uber – Unusual Operation
I was sent this blog by a contact on LinkedIn.
Personally we were contacted by these individuals seeking an operator to
bootstrap their bookings.
A driver who subcontracts to me tells me they are using operators to sub out
their work however the driver does not know the destination before he picks
up.
Personally I was under the impression bookings had to have some structure
for record keeping purposes.
This seems nothing more than a back door way of offering upscale black
taxis.
http://nycars11355.tripod.com/limo/
Steve Garelick
GMB
Branch President
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The contents of the e-mail and any transmitted files are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. Transport for London hereby exclude any warranty and any liability as to the quality or accuracy of the contents of this email and any attached transmitted files. If you are not the intended recipient be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing or copying of this email is strictly prohibited., If you have received this email in error please notify postmaster@tfl.gov.uk., This email has been sent from Transport for London, or from one of the companies within its control within the meaning of Part V of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. Further details about TfL and its subsidiary companies can be found at http://www.tfl.gov.uk/ourcompany, This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept for the presence of computer viruses.
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From: johnmason@tfl.gov.uk
To: steve@garelick.co.uk; tpflanagan@
CC: Llewellyn@tfl.gov.uk; eddie-townson@%3
Posted: 27th April 2015