MyBlackCar and Uber

The latest trend in the chauffeured transportation industry...

Have you heard of Uber?

Uber is a phone app that finds available taxis and/or chauffeured vehicles, they will then link passengers to available "for hire" vehicles. Pricing varied per trip and/or vehicle. Uber has since launched a new service called UberX. UberX is similar, however it allows people in personal vehicles to drive passengers "for hire". For the life of me I can't figure out how this is legal.

My transportation career began in 1996 when I was just 20yrs old. Today, I'm 37 and I now have many miles under my belt and several hundred loyal clients. February of 2014 I attended the LCT show "Limo convention" in Las Vegas. The Friday before I left for the convention is when I found out Uber was now operating in my service area. I was heated and decided to email my attorney to file a lawsuit.

Currently, our industry along with the taxi industry pays millions and millions of dollars in taxes. Our industries are strictly regulated at the federal, state and local levels. My company (MyBlackCar.Com) carriers 1.5-million in coverage (per vehicle). I have not even mentioned the strict regulations and fees that are put on us at each airport we serve. We are also spending millions of dollars in drug testing, workers comp, back round checks and so on. So the question is this, how can our regulatory agencies allow such services as UberX to operate? To my knowledge, Uber defines themselves as a technology company and not a transportation company. UberX and it's "driver's" do NOT follow the same regulations or pay the same taxes as the Limo and Taxi industries. So again, how is this legal or fair competition? Some States ARE trying to enforce their regulations, thank you for that! However, bribing politicians is an older profession than prostitution!

I arrived in Las Vegas, Sunday "two days" after I wrote my attorney. As I was shaving Monday morning getting ready for the convention, it hit me... Be as angry as you want, but there is no way we can beat or stop Uber. Uber is funded by Google and when I say funded, I mean FUNDED, $250-million dollars. I starting thinking back to when the music industry was fighting Napster and look what happened. The world is exchanging music for free online every day, if not every second. I thought to myself, Self, instead of the Limo Industry spending countless hours, millions of dollars fighting Uber, let's  break bread with them. Lets come up with terms the Limo Industry and Uber can live with, this will keep Uber passengers safely insured, drivers fairly regulated and taxed. I couldn't believe I had such a change of heart so quickly. This does not mean I love Uber, I just decided in that moment I'm not going to be angry or let it consume me. My focus is not going to be on Uber, but I'm going to continue focusing on my clients and company.

Here in my city/town the "beautiful Monterey Peninsula" I don't think the Uber format will be a huge success or effect to my business. Monterey does not have a large airport, huge hotels and/or the population to support them. Currently, I have no desire to ever work for Uber, I'm actually happy Uber is out there, say what.?. Yes, I said it, I look at this way. Uber may have hundreds of millions of dollars, but MyBlackCar has something they don't... That's myself, a great group of chauffeurs, respect for the industry and the love for my community. Uber is going to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to educate the country and the world of the Chauffeured Transportation Industry. Thank you Uber!

Sincerely,
V. Cardinalli
MyBlackCar.com
Limousine and Executive Car Service
831-333-3333 ext. 3
www.MyBlackCar.com

Monterey Airport Limousine Service

Hello Friends & Clients,

We are kicking of the new year with the addition of a LEXUS 460-L. It truly is the quietest and smoothest car we now have in the fleet. Please call for pricing and availability!

Kind regards,

V. Cardinalli
MyBlackCar.com
Limousine & Executive Car Service
831-333-3333 ext. 3
www.MyBlackCar.com

Monterey Airport, Pebble Beach

Hello Friends & Clients,

Along with our local reservations we had an active June & July with our Nationwide program. We had several reservations in Boston, Chicago, L.A. & a mini Roadshow in San Francisco, Ca,

Next month (AUG) The Monterey Peninsula will be busy serving visitors of the Pebble Beach Concours d'elegance and Monterey Motor Week.

Currently were are at 100% booking but do try calling us to see if we have any last minute cancellations.

Kind regards,

Vince C.
MyBlackCar.com
Limousine & Executive Car Service
831-333-3333 ext. #
www.MyBlackCar.com

Monterey, Ca Airport & Wine Tasting

Hello Friends & Clients,

MyBlackCar.com was once again hired by the Panetta Institute for their 2013 Lecture Series. We provided Executive Car Service for all four events, which included transfers to/ from SFO, SJC, MRY and hourly stand by charter service.

I'm truly honored to be part of such prestigious Organization... Thanks again.

Kind regards,
Vince
MyBlackCar.com
Limousine & Executive Car Service
831-333-3333
www.MyBlackCar.c0m
Monterey/ Carmel/ Pebble Beach/ Big Sur

Monterey Airport & Events - www.MyBlackCar.com

Hello Friends & clients,

We are pleased to announce that we are celebrating our 10th year as a courtesy shuttle for the March of Dimes. The Walk for Babies event will once again be taking place at Lovers Point in Pacific Grove, Ca May18th. We hope to see your there...!

Vince
MyBlackCar.com
Limousine & Executive Car Service
831-333-3333
www.MyBlackCar.com

Limousine & Car Service Monterey Jet Center

Hello Friends,

Our Nationwide Network is active this month. Along with providing Limousine & Executive Car service to our Monterey, Carmel, Pebble Beach clients we are also being called upon to manage reservation in Sacramento & New York City..

I thank you all for our continued success.

Kind regards,
Vince C.
MyBlackCar.com
Limousine & Executive Car Service
http://www.MyBlackCar.com/
Monterey Carmel Pebble Beach, Ca
831-333-3333

Chauffeured Car Service Pebble Beach, 93953

Hello Friends & Clients,

In Partnership with our Atlanta, GA affiliate we successfully provided Chauffeured SUV Service yesterday(1/17/2013) for one of our top corporate clients. Where ever you are going MyBlackCar will always get you there!

2013: MyBlackCar; "driving for people that are going places"

Kind regards -
V. Cardinalli
831-8-333-3333
www.MyBlaclCar.com

Car Service MRY, Pebble Beach, Carmel

Thanks  Vince for helping us out over the holidays.  We had a great time out with our friends and that was because it was safe and easy knowing Pete was taking care of us.  Per usual he was prompt, polite, a great safe driver and very accommodating.  I appreciate his services.  We paid him in cash on NYE for the two nights and assume we are all settled up.  Thanks again.

Lynn Z.

www.MyBlacKCar.com - 831-333-3333 ext. 3

Limousine Service Monterey Pebble Beach

Hello Friends & Clients,

I hope you all had the opportunity to spend time with people in your life that matter most and you brought in the New Year on the right foot.

We are feeling good of the year ahead... Kicking of the year with the AT&T Golf Pro-Am February 4th - 11th, Panetta Institute Lecture Series which we have served for the last 5-years, Pebble Beach Food & Wine April 4 - 7th. We ook forawrd to all of our locals traveling to/from SFO, SJC & hear about all of your travels.

2013... MyBlackCar; "driving for people who are are going places".

We look forward to serving you!

Vince Cardinalli
www.MyBlackCar.com
831-333-3333 ext. 3

Limousine Service Carmel Monterey Pebble Beach

Dear Friends & Clients,

We truly wish all of you & your families a wonderful Holiday Season. Please call on MyBlackCar if there is anything we can do to make the Holiday's smoother.

We look forward to another year of serving you.

Eat & Drink well!!

Kind regards,
Vince
www.MyBlackCar.com
831-333-3333

Car Service Pebble Beach, Carmel, Monterey, Ca

Hello Friends & Clients,

Wishing all of you a safe & Happy Holiday Season. Please call on us if you are, or have family traveling to & from one of our nearby International Airports.

Kind regards,
Vince
www.MyBlackCar.com
831-333-3333 ext. 3

Limousine Service Monterey Pebble Beach Carmel

Hello Friends & Clients, Having a Holiday Party? Please call for rates on our chauffuered vehicles to serve you. Kind regards, Vince www.MyBlackCar.com 831-333-3333 ext. 3

Pebble Beach Limousine Service since 1996

Hello Friends & Clients, I truly am proud to announce that August of 2012 marks our 16th year in business. Sixteen years translates into thousands of reservations and we still treat every guest with the same level of respect as we did from the start. We look forward to the next 16-years of serving you. As we continue to move forward I say, "MyBlackCar is driving for people who are gong places". I truly thank you! Kind regards, Vince Cardinalli www.MyBlackCar.com 831-333-3333 ext. 3 Limousine service Monterey Carmel Pebble Beach

Limousine Service Pebble Beach, Ca

Hello Friends & Clients, We are now offering great mid-week specials on local charters, please call our office for more information. Kind regards, www.MyBlackCar.com 831-333-3333 ext. 3 Monterey, Pebble Beach, Carmel, Ca

Monterey Limousine Service

Hello Friends & Clients, Most concert venues are getting geared up for their Summer Concert Series. After a long evening of music, food & dancing, whats better than your chauffeur waiting for your exit! Call today for specal rates. Kind regards, www.MyBlackCar.com 831-333-3333 ext. 3 Monterey - Carmel - Pebble Beach, Ca

Limousine Service Monterey Carmel. Ca

Hello Friends & Clients,

The 55th Monterey Jazz Festival is approaching, September 21- 23... The legendary Tony Bennett will be performing at this years event!

Reserve a chauffeured vehicle to get you to/from the event.

Enjoy!
www.MyBlackCar.com
831-333-3333 ext. 3

Limousine Service Monterey Carmel. Ca

A post from another satisfied client!

Thanks, Vince.
Everything went smoothly and Gino was great. We were especially glad that he was able to take us to see the McWay waterfall before we headed back north. I had just found out about it and figured it was close by. I just wasn't sure if he'd have the time to take us there for a quick look. I don't know if we'll get back this way soon. So we really appreciate it. Thanks again, Connie

www.MyBlackCar.com
831-333-3333

Limousine service Pebble Beach, ca

The Pebble Beach Food & Wine will be taking place April 12 -15. If a chauffeur is ever needed for any event, this would be the one! Call today for your car & driver!

Kind regards,
Vince
www.MyBlackCar.com
831-333-3333

limousine service Monterey, Ca

Hello,

Call today for great weekend specials! Wine tours - site seeing - dinner parties - airport transportation.

Kind regards,
Vince Cardinalli
831-333-3333 ext. 3
www.MyBlackCar.com

limousine service Monterey, Ca