Jacob OglesFebruary 12, 2020
3min366
He leads Democrat Sara McFadden.
Tag: Florida Limousine Association
Jacob OglesFebruary 12, 2020
Peter SchorschJanuary 12, 2016
3min203
High-profile lawyer-lobbyist Sean Pittman, who formerly represented the Florida Limousine Association, is switching sides to Uber, the ride-sharing service. Pittman, one of INFLUENCE magazine’s “Top 100 Influencers,” is a big get for Uber, based in San Francisco. Pittman’s reach is statewide, with a presence in Tallahassee, Palm Beach County, and Miami. Expect Pittman and Uber to push lawmakers […]
Ryan RayMarch 26, 2015
3min226
A proposed ordinance to regulate Uber and other ride-sharing services that brought out more more than double the usual turnout — and triple the suits, quadruple the cab drivers — was postponed Wednesday night after a long and diametrical debate in the Tallahassee City Commission. The proposal, Ordinance No. 15-O-10AA, is considered by many to […]
Ryan RayMarch 25, 2015
2min387
Republicans Sen. Jeff Brandes of St. Petersburg and Shalimar Rep. Matt Gaetz held a joint conference with representatives from Uber Technologies late Wednesday morning. Their message: Uber is here to stay in Florida’s streets and in state statute. “On the other side of this issue, though,” Brandes said, “you’ve got municipalities who, be it through crony capitalism or […]
Ryan RayMarch 25, 20152min209
Republicans Sen. Jeff Brandes of St. Petersburg and Shalimar Rep. Matt Gaetz held a joint conference with representatives from Uber Technologies late Wednesday morning. Their message: Uber is here to stay in Florida’s streets and in state statute. “On the other side of this issue, though,” Brandes said, “you’ve got municipalities who, be it through crony capitalism or […]