Copper Injured in Crash
- A Chicago Police officer was injured in a crash in Wrigleyville late Thursday.
About 10:30 p.m., a man driving a private taxi was traveling west on Addison, trying to turn south onto Clark Street, police said.
The taxi — which had six passengers in it — collided with a Chicago Police vehicle that was traveling east on Addison, police said.
"Private taxi?" Is that a fancy name for Uber or one of the ride-sharing services? Best to the Officer for a speedy recovery.
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posted by SCC at 9:01 AM
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UBER or LIFY drivers have a $2,500 deductible at point of a claim is made against the firm's liability insurance policy, and the driver is not covered only the passengers, the driver's personal insurance policy is cancelled for all purposes of such insurance claim.
no workmens insurance policy in place
better off holding a part-time job in the private sector than drive for these computer application for hire vehicle service.....they treat you like a sub-contractor without necessary benefits!
Hopefully the officer gets better.
Get well soon officer.
Taxis are limited to the number of passengers, one for every seatbelt. Uber has no restrictions since they are partly owned by Rahm"s brother. Just wait for the Vanecko brothers Jitney Service, funded by your very own pension funds.
About 10:30 p.m., a man who identified himself to reporters on the scene as Luis Gomez drove an Uber XL was traveling west on Addison, trying to turn south onto Clark Street, police said.
Does UBER require Insurance?
When there are more passengers in a taxi then there are seat belts, they need to be ticketed with ANOVS and movers and have their chauffeur license confiscated. No excuses. If there were more than 3 people in the backseat, or more than 2 in the front, I sure hope the Sergeant insisted this cab be heavily ticketed. Hello, its the law, and for good reason!
Off the topic: 5 people just shot on the west side. 2 are critical. Garry was last seen whimpering under his desk at 35th street praying for rain this weekend!
"When there are more passengers in a taxi then there are seat belts, they need to be ticketed with ANOVS and movers and have their chauffeur license confiscated. No excuses."
7/17/2015 05:53:00 PM
Born here, and I don't think I have EVER been in a Chicago taxi (not ride-share) with operable seat belts for the passengers. Always knotted up and shoved into the crack between the rear seat cushions.
"Uber has no restrictions since they are partly owned by Rahm"s brother."
7/17/2015 12:31:00 PM
How Rahm Emanuel profits from brother Ari’s Uber payday
"CHICAGO, August 25, 2014 — WME CEO Ari Emanuel stands to make a billion dollars or more from his Hollywood agency’s investment in Uber, experts say. With his brother, Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s direct involvement in passing Uber-friendly ride-share legislation in Chicago and the resulting impact on the company’s valuation, the mega dollar amount deserves serious scrutiny from the media not a pass.
"Back in April, when Rahmbo was questioned over the conflict-of-interest questions raised by his brother’s stake in Uber, he was undeniably testy:
“He [Ari] would benefit before there was regulation. Now we’re putting regulations in to make sure there’s a level playing field and not advantaged against regulated industry. Just the opposite. Let me say this about Ari: He doesn’t need his older brother to get rich. Think of it as me getting back at him! Okay?” Emanuel told WLS political reporter Bill Cameron at the time.
"When questioned, a WME spokesman confirmed the agency’s stake in Uber but would not confirm the size of the investment.
"So how much money is really involved here?
"A source who has seen Uber’s offering says that WME’s early investment was probably in the $5-$10 million range. In initial investor rounds, companies like Uber raise in tranches of $5-10 million or multiples thereof. According to public sources, Ari Emanuel’s investment was made during Uber’s second investment round in December 2011, which was three months after the company began its Chicago operations and ten months after Rahm was elected Mayor of Chicago."
http://www.commdiginews.com/business-2/ari-emanuels-billion-dollar-uber-payday-and-what-it-means-for-rahm-24532/
Nothing is normal in Wrigleyville.
Wow! Was he driving one of those little clown cars?
All Illinois drivers must have insurance. 3-707.
Copper ran the light according to witnesses. Ticket? ANOV for damage to city property? If not, please explain.
When there are more passengers in a taxi then there are seat belts, they need to be ticketed with ANOVS and movers and have their chauffeur license confiscated. No excuses. If there were more than 3 people in the backseat, or more than 2 in the front, I sure hope the Sergeant insisted this cab be heavily ticketed. Hello, its the law, and for good reason!
7/17/2015 05:53:00 PM
95A is on the case.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Off the topic: 5 people just shot on the west side. 2 are critical. Garry was last seen whimpering under his desk at 35th street praying for rain this weekend!
7/17/2015 06:18:00 PM
Prayers for officer, whats the over/under for the rest of weekend?
Uber drivers and Lify drivers don't possess a chauffeur's license! They are merely sub-contractors for the computer app related business firm!
Here's hoping for a full recovery, office.
Sir Donkey
Lots of talk about Uber and license classifications. How's the officer doing???
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