Uber bans firearms of all types

[RetNavy]

no idea how they can actually enforce this in every state as every state has different laws, and would a 30:06 sign be required for an uber car given that its a mobile business I would assume so.

oh well, likely was never going to use uber anyway

guess the driver would have to inform every passenger verbally that guns are not allowed..... wonder how its going to work when a bg is pointing gun at the driver.... "e ee eeecccussee mmmmeeeeee,,, ggggguuuunnss aaarrrrnnnttt allloooweeed"

[jimlongley]

Will the cars be posted with a compliant 30.06 sign?

I am composing a letter to them to ask exactly that question.

[rentz]

no idea how they can actually enforce this in every state as every state has different laws, and would a 30:06 sign be required for an uber car given that its a mobile business I would assume so.

oh well, likely was never going to use uber anyway

guess the driver would have to inform every passenger verbally that guns are not allowed..... wonder how its going to work when a bg is pointing gun at the driver.... "e ee eeecccussee mmmmeeeeee,,, ggggguuuunnss aaarrrrnnnttt allloooweeed"

yeah, that was my other thought....or a written notice when you accept the terms at time of ordering a ride?

[Jumping Frog]

Will the cars be posted with a compliant 30.06 sign?

I am composing a letter to them to ask exactly that question.

I would not recommend that. They are probably clueless about 30.06, but a letter may prompt them to research it and then implement it.

[jimlongley]

Will the cars be posted with a compliant 30.06 sign?

I am composing a letter to them to ask exactly that question.

I would not recommend that. They are probably clueless about 30.06, but a letter may prompt them to research it and then implement it.

Actually it was my intent to obfuscate a little, such as asking if they are going to require every Uber driver in the nation to post the necessary and compliant signage, stating that different states and localities have different requirements for posting, and how are they going to force the drivers to post on their own private property.

[mojo84]

Isn't a notice in their user agreement sufficient?

[MechAg94]

IMO, I think this is just a stupid legal manuever to try to duck liability if something bad happens. They have no way of enforcing it with drivers or passengers without really stepping in it. I really don't think they care if drivers or passengers have guns, they just don't want to lose a lawsuit over it.

[OldCannon]

I have two friends that do Uber gigs AND carry. Both don't give a darn about what Uber has stated, but they ARE concerned that Uber may be digging themselves into a hole. By stating that their contractors may or may not do things that they are otherwise entitled to do in their private vehicles, they are effectively creating greater constraints that look more like employment and less like 1099 contracting, which will likely sink Uber in even deeper hot water. Will be interesting to see what the result is, because Uber is basically stating your car is their property for the duration of the contracted ride. Uber can certainly set standards of behavior, but they're going beyond that now and superceding state laws. Bad, bad mojo for Uber.

[Oldgringo]

What is an 'UBER' and do I care?

[jmra]

What is an 'UBER' and do I care?

Two people log onto an app. One has a car the other needs a ride. One pays the other gets paid. A little oversimplified but that's about it.

[Oldgringo]

What is an 'UBER' and do I care?

Two people log onto an app. One has a car the other needs a ride. One pays the other gets paid. A little oversimplified but that's about it.

Thanks, that answers both of my questions.

[jmra]

What is an 'UBER' and do I care?

Two people log onto an app. One has a car the other needs a ride. One pays the other gets paid. A little oversimplified but that's about it.

Thanks, that answers both of my questions.

I thought it might.

[mcscanner]

IMO, I think this is just a stupid legal manuever to try to duck liability if something bad happens. They have no way of enforcing it with drivers or passengers without really stepping in it. I really don't think they care if drivers or passengers have guns, they just don't want to lose a lawsuit over it.

Saved me some typing.

[Abraham]

The Dude,

Thanks for all the information.

Just curious: If you don't have a smart phone, are you in essence, not eligible to get a ride with Uber?

Or, are there other ways to communicate with them?

[WildBill]

The Dude,

Thanks for all the information.

Just curious: If you don't have a smart phone, are you in essence, not eligible to get a ride with Uber?

Or, are there other ways to communicate with them?

You need a smart phone with the app with paypal or credit card linked to it.

I tried it only once. I was at a wedding reception and wanted a ride back to the hotel.

I did something wrong and didn't link my paypal account correctly and they wouldn't process the order.

Instead, I got a ride with a friend. I never tried it after that.