Making ridesharing easier and safer
What the legislation would do: Lawmakers want to make it easier for people to drive for Uber, Lyft and other ride-hailing companies as well as boost background checks and other measures to address public safety concerns for riders.
The bills to watch include:
• AB 2763: Prospective ride-hailing drivers would be able to take out short-term leases on cars to work for the companies.
• AB 1289: This bill would increase background check requirements on ride-hailing drivers.
• AB 650: This would create a statewide taxi commission to make it easier for cabs to compete with Uber and Lyft.
The latest: Most of the ride-hailing legislation has advanced to the floor of the state Senate. One bill, AB 828, was killed in the Senate Appropriations Committee. It would have formally exempted ride-hailing drivers from needing to buy commercial license plates. Drivers don’t have to under current regulations, so there won’t be any immediate changes.
Back story: Ride-hailing companies have scored notable successes at the Capitol in recent months as they’ve attracted both business-aligned Republicans and tech-friendly Democrats. Lawmakers continue to weigh efforts to promote the industry as well as react to high-profile labor and public safety concerns.
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