Uber Galveston Access finally

[ssb]

 

Uber has conceded to paying access fees to Port Of Galveston . 
Agenda item on Wharves Board meeting this week . 

“Discuss And Consider Giving Port Director Approval To Execute The Operating Agreement Contract Between The Galveston Wharves And Uber Pending Legal Counsel’s Review Of Agreement “

[slyster]

Can you provide a link? 

[Galveston Cruiser]

17 hours ago, slyster said:

Can you provide a link? 

The Wharves Board of Trustees approved the contract at the March 24th meeting and authorized the Port Director to execute the contract.  I assume it will be signed this coming week.

There is no link.  I spoke with one of the Trustees this morning.

[slyster]

14 minutes ago, Galveston Cruiser said:

The Wharves Board of Trustees approved the contract at the March 24th meeting and authorized the Port Director to execute the contract.  I assume it will be signed this coming week.

There is no link.  I spoke with one of the Trustees this morning.

Oh wow!  So super fresh news LOL. Thank you for sharing! 

[Galveston Cruiser]

1 hour ago, slyster said:

Oh wow!  So super fresh news LOL. Thank you for sharing! 

Will post effective date when I hear back from Trustee.

[slyster]

1 hour ago, Galveston Cruiser said:

Will post effective date when I hear back from Trustee.

Thank you!  I read about complaints from cruisers having difficulty getting transport from pier to airport.  I hope this helps with it. 

[Galveston Cruiser]

16 minutes ago, slyster said:

Thank you!  I read about complaints from cruisers having difficulty getting transport from pier to airport.  I hope this helps with it. 

It will help some.  I believe most of the drivers come from the mainland as Galveston does not have the population to support.  Same with taxis.

[Galveston Cruiser]

Latest update:

Contract to be executed in April; effective May 1st.

[ssb]

We have to presume Uber will continue to drive in and out of Port Properties just like they have been all along.  

[SCBarker]

I wonder how much it costs the rideshares to access? I know it is outrageous for the parking shuttle buses. Something like $50 or $100 everytime they swipe thru the port gate. They damn near lose money if they only have one car of people onboard.

[Galveston Cruiser]

1 hour ago, SCBarker said:

I wonder how much it costs the rideshares to access? I know it is outrageous for the parking shuttle buses. Something like $50 or $100 everytime they swipe thru the port gate. They damn near lose money if they only have one car of people onboard.

Charge is $4.00 per round trip.  

Houston airport charges are $2.75 plus $1.00 between 8 PM and 6 AM.

Cruise passenger fees are $11.00 each embarking; $11.00 each disembarking.