Mark Behl, a resident in Nevada takes a look at Uber, the technology/transportation company, being deemed illegal in the state of Nevada.

1. Uber Still Deemed Illegal in
Nevada
Mark Behl

2. Back in November of 2014, Uber, the transportation
service similar to taxi cabs, had been suspended from
operating in the state of Nevada. Uber had just began
operating in Nevada in October but the operation
didn’t not last past November. The service was
suspended due to Uber breaking various state
regulatory laws that saw some 50 Uber drivers cars
impounded during its short stint in Nevada.

3. Uber Still Deemed Illegal in
Nevada
On November 24th, Washoe County
District Court Judge Scott Freeman ruled
that Uber operations would be
temporarily shut down until the situation
as a whole can be closer and examined
and a final ruling could be made
That ruling came on January 25th.
Despite more than 26,000 people signing
a petition to allow Uber’s services,
ultimately the petition was denied.
Why? The petition was denied because
what it breaks down to is what Uber is
doing is downright illegal.

4. In the state of Nevada, taxis and limousine have
certain protocols to follow to drive in the state. There
are licensing, permit fees, inspections, and insurance
that are supposed to be had in order to drive in the
state but Uber does not follow these protocols. You
may ask why is Uber still trying to pursue their
business in Nevada despite blatantly not following the
rules? Uber thinks they’re an exception because they
claim to be a technology company and not a
transportation service. They often tell people that they
are a technology company that employs drivers, in
order to get out of certain legal obligations.

5. Uber Still Deemed Illegal in
Nevada
February 2nd starts the 78th
Nevada legislative session. The
session lasts 120 days. If
anything were to be further done
about this matter, it would be
during this time frame
I’m sure Uber will make a strong
case to allow their service in the
timeframe. Las Vegas alone is
probably a big revenue source
for Uber so they’ll do their best to
get back into Nevada.