Way to go Austin...

[CosmicCowboy]

is public safety increased by rideshare?

are drunk people driving themselves home because taxis are too expensive, but rideshare isn't?

The bigger question is why TX and US alcohol limits are so high compared to other countries where BigAlcohol doesn't make the law.

The problem with DWI is not the ,08 limit. Even an idiot like Boutons should be able to function at .08. Its the idiots going way over and driving.

[boutons_deux]

The problem with DWI is not the ,08 limit. Even an idiot like Boutons should be able to function at .08. Its the idiots going way over and driving.

There's goes fun fellatin TX Macho Man with his "I'm a TX he-man. I can handle my liquor. I can drive 0.08 perfectly, proving I'm a Macho Man!"

LOTS of studies show impairment at various levels of BAC, esp the huge diff between 0.05 and 0.08, eg:

http://www.cdc.gov/motorvehiclesafet...factsheet.html

People wrecking, killing with 1.0+ doesn't mean 0.08 is safe.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drunk_...law_by_country

http://www.drinkdriving.org/worldwid...ing_limits.php

BigAlcohol, like typical BigCorp, blocks any attempts to lower to 0.05 which is the level in other industrial countries. BigAlcohol also blocks mj liberalization (eg, California).

TX has some pretty nasty DUI laws, but are sentences mandatory?

https://www.edgarsnyder.com/drunk-dr...aws/texas.html

0.08 is a joke. Thanks, BigAlcohol!

and I bet TX auto dealers assoc also chip in to keep 0.08 legal and all those car repairs and car sales going.

[johnsmith]

Have DUI incidents declined in Austin since Uber + Lyft arrived? and they were identified as contributing?

only 55K voters in Prop 1 vote, in a city of 900K, probably less than a 10% turnout.

DUI incidents have declined in Austin since Uber and Lyft came to town. They've mentioned it on the news several times over the past couple days. I'm certain of you google it you can find the information easily.

Regarding voter turnout, I heard 17%....which really isn't that bad considering it was on a Saturday and the general population is lazy as .

[johnsmith]

is public safety increased by rideshare?

are drunk people driving themselves home because taxis are too expensive, but rideshare isn't?

The bigger question is why TX and US alcohol limits are so high compared to other countries where BigAlcohol doesn't make the law.

Public Safety is indeed increased becaus of ride sharing.

It's not that taxi's are too expensive, it's that there are only 475 of them in Austin. And also they stink. Uber is nicer, cheaper, more convenient, and the app kicks ass.

And finally, that may be the bigger question indeed, but it's totally irrelevant to this conversation. And also, .08 isn't that high bruh.

[boutons_deux]

And also, .08 isn't that high bruh.

All other industrial countries disagree. But America, owned and operated by BigCorp, knows better, "bruh".

do you still wanna fight? and my mother, as you wanted, is still dead

[johnsmith]

There's goes fun fellatin TX Macho Man with his "I'm a TX he-man. I can handle my liquor. I can drive 0.08 perfectly, proving I'm a Macho Man!"

Boutons, I moved to Texas from colorado about 13 years ago. I was a young man when I moved here. I ing hated rednecks. Absolutely despised them. To this day I'm not a very big fan but a few of them have grown on me. For the most part though, I can't stand them still. Having said that, the quote above, written by you, makes you sound like the largest gaping vagina on the planet. Sac up man and quit being such a pussy. Get off your computer for five minutes and go do something about all the you constantly complain about on here. But most importantly, be a ing man for once in your life. Or at least act like it.... !

[johnsmith]

All other industrial countries disagree. But America, owned and operated by BigCorp, knows better, "bruh".

do you still wanna fight? and my mother, as you wanted, is still dead

Lol....I was much younger back then Boutons but if you're inviting me, sure, I guess. I also don't think I ever said I wanted to fight but if you say so.

Also, sorry about your mom bruh.

[Spurminator]

I'd be interested to see a chart detailing number of roadway accidents caused at each level of intoxication. Couldn't find anything on Google in a quick search.

Theoretically we could lower the BAC limit as far as we want but I'm not sure it would make much difference in road safety.

[CosmicCowboy]

I'd be interested to see a chart detailing number of roadway accidents caused at each level of intoxication. Couldn't find anything on Google in a quick search.

Theoretically we could lower the BAC limit as far as we want but I'm not sure it would make much difference in road safety.

Boutons just wants to put more minorities in jail on DWI's. ing racist.

[rmt]

I know Uber will be missed by my dd. She used it so much - interviews, dental appt, vision appt, pick up glasses - just so convenient. And I'm not worried about her (transportation-wise) in Mountain View this summer.

[CosmicCowboy]

I suspect Uber is going to have to relent on the issue. The same type of ordinance is getting passed all over the country. It's not really that big a burden to screen the drivers.

[Spurminator]

Boutons just wants to put more minorities in jail on DWI's. ing racist.

Something's going to have to give to keep our cells full when marijuana is legal.

[Winehole23]

I wonder how much the cab drivers spent to win? And those pesky tow truck operators whose bread and butter are the folks Uber/Lyft are separating from their vehicles?

Uber outspent the opposition 70 to 1.

[Winehole23]

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[Winehole23]

in all likelihood, Texas will trump the Uber-initiated referendum:

https://www.texastribune.org/2016/05...voters-have-f/

[Chinook]

Republicans going for big-government approaches per par. I'm actually a big fan of bigger government for the sake of consistency, but if the major cities are going to vote one way, it makes little sense to vote against them. And I don't get how people can complain about bathroom safety while also blowing off automobile safety.

[Spurminator]

I don't agree with the Austin voters but I agree even less with the state's continued disregard for local authority over business in their municipalities. This looks a lot like Abbott squashing fracking bans.

[boutons_deux]

I don't agree with the Austin voters but I agree even less with the state's continued disregard for local authority over business in their municipalities. This looks a lot like Abbott squashing fracking bans for his Oil buddies.

Repugs are autocrats, they love the unCons utional "unitary executive", the "strong man" machism, are genetically undemocratic, refuse to compromise, refuse to admit even the legitimacy of non-Repugs, Our Way or The Highway. Just total assholes on every count.