Sentences with phrase «on cost drivers»

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(As independent contractors, currently drivers take on all the risks and costs associated with maintaining, fueling, and insuring their cars).

BlackBerry, for example, gave up on BB10 because, chief executive John Chen hinted, it cost too much to write drivers for different chips; by going to Android, that challenge is abstracted away to Google.

Unlike rival Netflix Inc, a standalone Internet TV service, Amazon's Prime video service comes bundled with the Internet retailer's two - day delivery for items purchased on the site, which costs $ 99 a year, a key driver of revenue for the company.

Major drivers of the increase over that last decade according to the PEW Center were: recession related revenue declines (28 %), defence spending (13 %; cost of the wars on terror alone were over $ 2.4 trillion to the end of 2009 according to Homeland Security Research), Bush tax cuts (13 %), increases in net interest (11 %), and other non-defence spending (10 %).

Though many variables can affect the cost of insurance — a driver's age, the severity and number of dings on their record, and the make and model of the car itself — where a person lives can be the biggest deciding factor of all.

Americans spend 42 hours on average sitting in congestion every year, costing each driver roughly $ 1,400, and last week the American Roads & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) reported that more than 54,000 of the country's 612,677 bridges are rated «structurally deficient.»

That doesn't necessarily mean Uber's operating costs were low — they spend money on everything from research and development to discounting worldwide to hiring lobbyists — but it did mean that Uber figured out a way to avoid adding drivers» employee benefits and car ownership, maintenance and insurance to those costs.

The overall cost of an accident can exceed the liability limits on a driver's policy.

Despite having no expertise in the space, two years ago the ride - hailing giant decided it would take on tech companies and automakers alike in the complex quest for autonomous vehicles, a goal that would eliminate a big cost to Uber rides — the driver.

In the future, pension benefits will become a major cost driver for the federal government, which could put pressure on the government to maintain a sustainable fiscal framework.

Based on our sample driver, rates to insure a vehicle with basic liability protection cost with the five most affordable insurance companies in Great Falls average about $ 1,039 a year, which represented a 34 % reduction versus what the typical company charged here.

That's important because a large part of Uber's value (maybe it's only true value) hinges on the fact that it doesn't employ its drivers — that means no payroll taxes, benefits costs or insurance.

Uber has done everything possible to continue using low - cost, woefully inadequate background checks on drivers and has failed to monitor drivers for any violent or inappropriate conduct after they are hired.

It's crucial for Starbucks to achieve new guidance, and the company is well - positioned to do so with strong sales drivers and an increased focus on cost savings and margin management, the analyst said.

Uber said today it would create $ 3 million defense fund to help cover legal, immigration and translation costs for drivers affected by the immigration ban, with Kalanick further clarifying his stance on the ban and calling it «wrong and unjust.»

And the costs skyrocket if there's an injury to the employee or another driver on the road.

Fixed costs (e.g., insurance, taxes, depreciation) are calculated for each driver based on where they live, while variable costs (e.g., gas, maintenance, tires) are based on the miles they drive and current prices in an employee's driving territory.

«Following the 2008/2009 recession, we worked on managing our cost structure and made sure we're providing services in the most efficient way possible,» Kiesel says, noting that its drivers use telematics and routing systems to plan deliveries.

Owner - drivers can expect reliability, lower maintenance cost and minimal mechanic and tech teams - which means more time and elation on the track.»

Julie Fisher, an insurance expert from moneysupermarket, said: «The cost of running a car has been increasing markedly over the last few years, with petrol prices on the up and car insurance a yearly necessity for all drivers.

Here's a copy of LG Richard Ravitch's report on curbing the cost of Medicaid, which he calls the «largest single driver of the state's growing expenditures.»

The analyses found that the policy change would help support immigrant families by expanding job opportunities, while modestly lowering insurance premiums for all state drivers and improving public safety on roadways, with the fiscal costs of implementing the proposal more than offset by added revenues.

When you enroll through this method, a symbol of a heart and the words «Organ Donor» will be printed on the front of your driver license or non-driver identification card at no extra cost.

The NPP's promise to pay all arrears owed contractors in 100 days, pay all customers of DKM, reduce corporate tax from 25 % to 20 %, reduce import duties on raw materials and machinery for production, reduce drivers» insurance levies and cost of driver's license; and instant reduction of electricity tariffs and transport fares were all not captured in the budget.

New York is on the verge of approving a contract with a high bidder for drivers license photos that are in black and white and cost $ 38 million more than what's being paid now.

At the same time, two major drivers of local government spending that officials on that level can't control, pension rates and Medicaid costs, are expected to decline and seen slower growth respectively.

«Medicaid costs passed on from Albany are the primary driver of these taxes.»

«By choosing the car with the most fuel efficient engine in its class, drivers could reduce their engine CO2 emissions by 24 per cent and potentially save a quarter on fuel costs.

The last item has the eternal ire of education groups, who say it will unfairly hurt school, and point to mandated cost - drivers such as pensions and health care placed on schools.

It would be fairer, he went on, to ensure that all drivers contribute towards road costs through a general per mile charge — offset initially by a commensurate reduction in fuel duty.

On average, Syracuse drivers will have to spend $ 477 every year on extra vehicle operating costs because of the rough roadOn average, Syracuse drivers will have to spend $ 477 every year on extra vehicle operating costs because of the rough roadon extra vehicle operating costs because of the rough roads.

«The on - off insurance scheme for these drivers would cut Uber's costs while pushing more risk onto drivers, passengers and the general public.

«We think that with the potential of a 30 percent reduction in operational costs, there is plenty of room for redistributing these benefits to customers, because we have to offer them lower fares; to drivers, because we have to incentivize them to belong to this system; to companies; and of course, there is a benefit for the community,» says Paolo Santi, a visiting scientist in DUSP and first author on the paper.

Now, drivers can for the first time see just how much driving an electric vehicle in their hometown will lower global warming emissions and save them money on fuel costs,» he said.

Loads could be delivered more rapidly, costs could be lowered, and the exhausting experience of some truck drivers who often spend two to three weeks on the road between visits back home might be greatly reduced.

Biological invasions are among the greatest drivers of species extinctions worldwide and can cause severe impairments of ecosystem services, imposing huge economic costs on society.

The driver for this monotonic increase in per kW capital cost with increasing plant power output is the use and dependence on redundant active safety system, which increase as plants become bigger, with increased complexity and cost.

Angel didn't get his license till after he was 18 because of the immense cost of driver's training and adding a teenage driver to the family insurance plan — it just made better financial sense for him to wait on getting a license.

She requires major rehab which will cost more than is possible on a cab - driver's wage.

The Videalert approach shows that when deployed correctly, CCTV can provide cost effective and continuous enforcement that will help to change the behaviour of drivers and will have a greater impact on increasing road safety over the longer term.

As modern - day educational institutions regularly need to facilitate o - site education days such as sporting commitments, outward bounds activities or museum / theatre visits we appreciate the growing demand for an all inclusive package which provides a suitable vehicle (including conversions), quality maintenance programme, regular safety inspections and optional driver training on a cost - eff ective basis.

As modern - day educational institutions regularly need to facilitate off - site education days such as sporting commitments, outward bounds activities or museum / theatre visits we appreciate the growing demand for an all inclusive package which provides a suitable vehicle (including conversions), quality maintenance programme, regular safety inspections and optional driver training on a cost - effective basis.

Texas schools would count the salaries of librarians — but not those of nurses, guidance counselors, or bus drivers — as instructional expenses under proposed rules that would define how districts would comply with a new state mandate to spend 65 percent of their budgets on classroom costs.

Even with an older Porsche (my every day driver is a 2004 996 Turbo with 163,000 km on the clock), the service costs are not unreasonable.

Perhaps the manufacturers think the car can deal with extreme conditions better than most drivers... and, given some of the videos on the internet, they may well be correct... Or it could just be a cost saving...

Would also be nicer if the backup camera (which should come standard on all SUV's and pickups for safety purposes) and stereo controls on the steering wheel and alarm system came standard on the base models for people that can do without the added cost of a dual moonroof and driver / front passenger power seats on SV and higher trim levels.

Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit a report to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives that describes the feasibility, benefits, and costs of establishing a system of certification of public and private schools and of motor carriers and motorcoach operators that provide motorcoach driver training.

When you buy or lease any new 2011, 2012, 2013 or 2014 Chrysler, Jeep ®, Dodge, Ram or FIAT ® vehicle from a participating dealership or FIAT studio, Chrysler will give you a cash reimbursement to help reduce the cost of installing the adaptive driver or passenger equipment on your vehicle.

With the Peugeot, pearl paint finish, Nappa Leather trim with electric driver seat (including a massage function), an electronic tailgate, panoramic roof and grip control package lift the as - tested price to $ 50,940 (plus on - road costs).

Audi RS 3 Sportback quattro pricing and specifications: Price: $ 78,900 (plus on - road costs) Engine: 2.5 - litre five - cylinder turbo - petrol Output: 270kW / 465Nm Transmission: Seven - speed dual - clutch Fuel: 8.1 L / 100 km (ADR Combined) CO2: 189g / km (ADR Combined) Safety rating: Five - star ANCAP (based on A3 1.4 TFSI) motoring.com.au's 2016 Australia's Best Driver's Car