Veteran New York Taxi Driver To Testify at Taxi and Limousine Commission December 14th To Urge Safety Considerations Be Primary in Ongoing Pilot Program. Says Hailo and Uber Driver Apps Foster Distracted Driving, Place Public at Risk.

Today Eugene Weixel a veteran of 23 years driving cab cited cyber security expert Joseph Steinberg's article in last December 14th's  Forbes  Magazine where he made the point regarding e hail apps that public safety ought to trump  any perceived convenience.

Weixel cited his own article in last August first's Guardian on line
http:/gu.com/p/3hytp

and several posts at

http://pleasedontvomitinthetaxi.blogspot.com

Weixel urges that the commissioners cease authorization of e hail app operations until they can honestly and confidently tell the public they have nothing to fear from these apps in the hands of characteristically tired taxi drivers who typically  spend 72 hours per week driving not to mention unpaid hours in garages and in long commutes.

For details contact ecsredeye@gmail.com or by calling. 646-673-9372

@davidyassky @newyorkhack #Hailo #Driversafety a challenge, I dare you.

#hailo show me 3 #NYC #Taxidrivers who swear that they never use the #app while not in park standing or parked.red lights don't count.
— Marshmallow Cabbie (@ecsredeye) July 26, 2013

@MikeBloomberg @DavidYassky @HailoNYC @JoshMohrer A video about texting and driving that puts #Hailo and #Uber on my mind.#hailoandubermightkillyoi

As we approached the deadline I had giveno f July 4 my own life went into not a free if all but a stumble. On top of that I have to say that the Trayvon Martin verdict has left me angry and feeling a bit helpless. I've continued working though I called in sick today because I do not feel well and plan on visiting the doctor in the morning.

Anyhow I am changing the gears of #Mountrushmoreofdumbass. I intend to see it through as I think it's a good idea.