Tampa Taxi Shots

This is a beautiful view of downtown Tampa from the parking lot of the gym I recently joined. The city of Tampa owns the complex and it has all the equipment you would want for a good workout. The fee is nominal and you have to he is a Tampa resident. I am currently not attending because the infection in my leg has flared up. Five days on antibiotics does not seem to have done much. The prescription antibiotic cream should work. I hope. If this gets any worse, I will be back to the doctor. The view from here is like being a member of a country club. The gym is located next to the pier and many people recreating can be seen here all day. I always look to see if there are any photographing opportunities. That often depends on the atmosphere. Anyway, I hope I get better and can soon return to the gym.

The latest string of alleged attacks by Uber drivers has many questioning the safety of the taxi service. This week, an Orlando Uber driver was arrested after allegedly putting his hand down his female passenger's shirt . The driver told police the passenger's clothing implied "she was asking for that." Also this week, a San Francisco driver was accused of hitting a passenger in the head with a hammer. Police say the victim suffered trauma to the head and was hospitalized. And in June, a California Uber driver was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping a woman with the intent to sexually assault her. The woman who police say was under the influence of alcohol at the time of pick-up called 911 when she woke up next to her shirtless driver in a motel room. Incidents like these have Uber facing heavy criticism in the media.  A travel journalist writing for The Huffington Post listed five reasons why he is "not on board" with Uber. These included a c...

You can see from my control panel that I have a computer, a GPS device, a credit card machine and printer. In fact, when I'm in route, three text messages are sent to advise you of my progress in getting to you. If you are using our app, the icon will show the location of my licensed, insured, and background checked driver. Our quality exceeds Uber. Just think of the Orlando Uber driver who tried to rape a women. Did you know he had been fired from every taxi company in town? So now you know. posted from Bloggeroid

This post was from 2007 about the "Live Earth" concert sponsored by Al Gore. It was all crap then and still based on false science such as UFO's and Bigfoot: What world do these people live in? These are aboriginals who opened up Al Gore's LIVE EARTH concert world wide. I'm still not getting it. I mean, does the chick on the right drive an SUV and have a cell phone in her purse? What is with this desire to live in a world with no modern conveniences or science or toilet paper. Al Gore has done a fantastic job in organizing this event to highlight global warming. The mistake he is making is assuming that man is causing it. Let me explain. On one side you have the SCIENTIFIC METHOD. This method is how scientist explain how their theories can be verified or falsified before any real research gets underway. If you cannot explain how to prove your own theory, perhaps more work needs to be done on it. On the other side, you have AD HOC   science. This is wh...

They must be because most of their drivers are defecting to United Cab. I hear that without the vaunted MMG account, they are left with chicken scraps. Face it. Uber and Lyft have killed off the street business. Without Logistical Care charges, we would also be dead. It should be a good next few months until May. Then, its over. I will soon be back to Las Vegas. I can see "Vegas Taxi Shots" in my future. I am looking toward to a real change in my life. posted from Bloggeroid

I hope this continues. I am always surprised at the number of people who think the taxi company pays for our gas. The high prices since Obama took office is killing us. A bad economy, and now Uber. We could use a break. posted from Bloggeroid

This is Stacy, Josh, and Bill. You can see them on Discovery Channel and Spike TV. They star in Bigfoot and monster shows. I have auditioned for several but lose in the final cuts. Stacy Brown Jr and the gang rolling into the Embassy Suites International Drive Orlando. Bill Brock and I selfie. Bill (Monsters Underground) getting out of the car. Stacy and I in a selfie. The convention was AWESOME and we had a lot of fun. posted from Bloggeroid

This is me speaking at the Bigfoot conference presenting evidence for the Florida Skunk Ape. It was a great conference where most of the speakers have reality shows on Discovery Channel and Spike. Strange, I had more evidence then they did. This is with Dr. Jeff Meldrum a scientist that believes in Bigfoot. I know you have seen this guy on cable tv...Google him! These foot cast are 18 inches long! How do you explain that!? posted from Bloggeroid

Both Ivan Drago and Josh McCown (Buccaneers QB) looked menacing. But in the right circumstances, they got their ass beat. Bugs getting killed in Atlanta tonight. McCown hurt his hand. posted from Bloggeroid

Tim Fasano may look like an old man, but we're now certain that if anyone tries to mess with him, he's taking down hard. In this video, Fasano shows us his cardio routine. "This is awesome cardio as I get in shape with weights and running to smash my haters in the mouth," says Fasano. posted from Bloggeroid

This was local news coverage of the successful taxi strike we pulled in 2010. Our demands were met. We can do this! People are coming to this site now looking for information about the Uber Lyft strike. Please comment and let us know what you think. If we don't stand up to this threat, then we will lose. posted from Bloggeroid

It is rumored that there are some strange going ons at the oldest used book store in the Tampa Bay area. Ghost investigations have yielded results. I have heard inanimate objects (old books) can carry spirits. The also say the cats that hang out there often refuse to go into the metaphysical section. I decided to investigate. Years ago I had met Teacup the cat and was hoping she was still around. I went to the metaphysics section and there were no cats, but lots of old books Outside this section, I thought I saw something down low. Could it be ghost seen out of the corner of my eye? What was it? A cat emerged and looked right at me and began to rub her head on the base of the book rack. It was Teacup! She was almost saying "Timmy glad you came back." The owner came by and confirmed that most of the time the cats won't go in there. Often, Teacup will stare at something that is not there. What I thought was a myth turns out to be true. That being said, it is now o...

This is part of an article posted in the Huffington Post by Ulmar Lee, a St. Louis cab driver and writer of science fiction. Yes, cabs serve Ferguson and I bet Lyft does not. Just another cabbie trying to make a living "To call a spade a spade, Lyft and Uber aren't coming to serve good ol' St. Louis Hoosiers or North St. Louis. Nope, they are coming by invitation and for the hipster population (and to a lesser extent business people and college students). Hence they kicked off at Nebula (the center of hipster thought in St. Louis). So, now, let me use this time to call out hipsters and ask: What kind of a society do you want to live in? Do you favor the right-wing economics of the GOP or do you favor a more humane and just society? Hipsters are mostly associated with the left and being progressive. But with a closer look you could very well come to a different conclusion. Of course there are many brilliant and progressive folks in the hipster population who do muc...

From Lyft driver Lisa Roberts FaceBook "Sorry these old cab drivers spent so much money, but people spent a lot of money on 8 tracks and DOS computers, which didn't stop technology or progress.  Riders prefer Lyft because our cars smell better, we don't mind short rides, they don't have to argue with us about payment and most importantly, we don't leave them standing on a street in the middle of the night!" Lisa was wrong on all of her points "OLD" - Your no spring chicken yourself "Stop technology or progress" - Breaking the law is not technology . Killing off industries so Lyft drivers have money for pot is not Progress. "Cars smell better" - you can eat off the floor of my cab. It is just that clean. Wait until the late night hipsters puke in your car and tell me how good it smells.  "Argue about payment" - We except many forms of payment. Lyft only takes your credit card. " Sho...

Up to six passengers can ride Undaunted by threats and tickets and criminal charges against drivers, the ride-sharing company Lyft has just launched a new SUV ride service in the Tampa Bay area called Lyft Plus. The offering, launched nationally, promises modern, clean SUVs that can carry up to six passengers and directly rivals minivan services by local taxi and limo services. San Francisco-based Lyft started experimenting with Lyft Plus in its home market last May. “Thousands of rides later, passengers are now using Lyft Plus on a daily basis,” the company posted on its blog this week. As a promotion, the company is setting the rate for Lyft Plus at 1.5 times the price of normal sedan Lyft rides, which are charged based on time and distance, with Lyft promising typical discounts of 30 to 40 percent off existing taxi rates. Currently, Lyft’s pricing chart shows a minimum cost of $7, with $2.03 a mile and 21 cents a minute. Thursday, the Lyft app showed at least ...

This is my tablet one hour before kickoff of the Rams v Buccaneers game and there are no calls on the board. I have been doing this for 19 years and the board should be loaded. We are losing. Uber & Lyft are getting our customers and the local politicians (Victor Crist) only want to talk about it. The industry is being destroyed. posted from Bloggeroid

Following the crowd is the opposite of the Uber Man...They want your mind...don't let them have it! There is more at stake then a ride to work. The battle for man's mind has begun. The Internet has made many things possible and reacting with incomplete information has had a debilitating effect on peoples behaviour and mental acuity. The ability to assess facts accurately has been diminished. When wide swaths of hipsters chose to use a ride share company because it has a slick app, without considering the consequences to society, then harm is being done. Ignoring that modern society is structured by law - they proceed anyway. This course must be redirected Back in the dark ages, villagers and townspeople would often react to a rumor and then take action swiftly to bring justice upon the presumed guilty party without waiting for the authorities to resolve it. The more emotionally attached people were to the crime, the less real or confirmed information they needed to follow...

You will be left on the lurch if you are in an accident with Uber or Lyft. Their drivers do not have commercial insurance and Lyft will not cover collisions. posted from Bloggeroid

I sort of stick out in this sea of pink I always seem to get on TV. This is Tim Fasano (in the yellow shirt with camera) sitting in the room full of Lyft and Uber drivers. Did you ever feel really alone? These rideshare people are operating an illegal business that is cutting into my livelyhood, and I wanted the Hillsborough County Commission to know it. The Lyft drivers are a bunch of punks and  kids who have never worked a day in their lives. They will get whats coming to them. How do you spell douchebags? You will see me in the video shown on the local news.

Victor Crist the county commisioner and head of HCPTC I got a call from Rob Searcy yesterday. He wanted me to attend the Hillsborough County board hearing about letting ride-sharing companies such as Lyft and Uber coming into the area. They are already here. What I found amusing was that they were discussing the issue at all. let me explain. Rob Searcy defending our position I got my hair cut yesterday and could not help but notice the number of permits and licenses the barber had on his mirror. I guess that goes for any business. Could I set up a booze cart in front of a bar and sell liquor for half the bars price without a license? NO! There is no business in which you can do that. So, why is Hillsborough county even considering such a thing as illegal taxi services. All businesses have regulations based on the local, state, and federal laws. There people, however, think they are above the law. You could sense their arrogance. What I hear is that Victor Crist is leaving them...

Luck is important in taxi driving and the wind blew some luck in my direction. I caught a Logistic Care Orlando run today. It was deep Orlando near Sanford off the 408 expressway. Clearly, one of the best runs I've ever had and I got to see downtown Orlando. Now I know where the Amway Arena is at. Downtown Orlando from the 408. Orlando still allows you to pay cash on the toll roads. Tampa has eliminated all toll takers. Where the Orlando Magic off the exit ramp near interstate 4. This was really cool because I have never been downtown Orlando. posted from Bloggeroid

Travel blogger Keri Anderson decided she was going to try out Uber rival Lyft. She was on her way to a steakhouse and wasn't in the mood to take a cab since it was pretty late. Only problem: she happened to be in Tampa. And ridesharing startups like Uber and Lyft happen to be illegal in Florida. Moments after Anderson hopped into her Lyft driver's car, an officer from the Hillsborough Public Transportation Commission was walking up to the driver's window. Instead of bolting, Anderson decided to stick around and see how the interaction played out, and she describes the experience in a post on the Heels First blog. Both the officer and driver assured Anderson she would not be in any trouble, but the officer proceeded to write up a bunch of citations for the driver. A hundred bucks for not having the right license and then $200 to Lyft for illegally hiring her, plus $600 for two other violations. And on top of that, the officer warned the driver that she was plan...

This is the fly over before kickoff. Tampa fans are hoping for a new and improved Buccaneers team. We will see. New coach Lovie Smith and lots of new players. The new theme is "protect the treasure." Again, I don't know what will happen. All I know as a fan is it would be good to see then start winning some games at home. It would help the taxi business. posted from Bloggeroid

I am a 57 year old man looking for the fountain of youth. After being diagnosed with deadly high blood pressure, and the beginning of chronic heart disease, I decided to do something about it. I tried walking but in the Florida heat index of 105, all I do is cramp. Swimming reduces impact, and is refreshing. Plus, you get some sun. I am also lifting weights and trying to eat better. The reason for 2016 is to compete at USMS Nationals. I know I have a long way to go. My first workout: 1x50 warm up. 3x (4x25 free rest: 30 seconds) I took it easy and was never out of breath. Two laps were even breaststroke,! You can see the beautiful pool on Davis Island Tampa.posted from Bloggeroid Downtown Tampa from the pool.