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Arizona Senate Takes Side of Uber, Lyft Ridesharing Services

Apr 24 2014 // Calling Uber a cutting-edge concept, the Arizona Senate approved a bill that exempts it and other rideshare companies from the same regulations that traditional taxi and limo companies have.The amended bill exempts...

California Commissioner Wants Insurance Burden on Ridesharing Companies

Apr 9 2014 // Transportation Network Companies like Uber, Lyft and Sidecar should bear the insurance burden when they encourage drivers to use their personal vehicles to transport passengers for a profit, according to recommendations...

Arizona Joins Fray Over Ridesharing Services

Mar 31 2014 // Arizona has joined a number of states debating how to regulate so-called ridesharing programs that have popped up around the country and riled traditional taxi and limousine establishments.An amendment to an unrelated bill...

TNCs, Insurers Square Off at California Hearing

Mar 21 2014 // Update: California Commissioner Dave Jones made his initial recommendations on insurance issues and transportation network companies.Update: Excess and surplus carrier James River Insurance Co. said it’s not leaving...

Uber Announces New Policy to Cover Gap

Mar 14 2014 // Ridesharing company Uber on Friday said it has new insurance to cover a gap between personal and commercial policies when drivers are using the app-based ridesharing service, while the company’s CEO said the San...

Colorado Bill Would Exclude Uber Drivers Until Summoned

Mar 10 2014 // A bill on ridesharing in Colorado passed by state Senate on Monday paints a “bright line” between when users of the app-based services are driving for personal reasons and when they are providing a commercial...

San Francisco’s Car-Sharing Taxi Services Flourish Despite Regulators

Oct 12 2012 // Two San Francisco-based car-sharing services, including one founded by Zynga Inc. director Sunil Paul, are operating in defiance of California authorities, highlighting how regulators are struggling with a wave of...