Wisconsin Rideshare Bill Would Require $1M Commercial Coverage

Wisconsin lawmakers have introduced a bill that would impose statewide regulations on online ride-sharing companies such as Uber and Lyft.

The measure would require companies to apply for a $5,000 state license and carry $1 million in commercial insurance for each driver. Drivers would have to submit findings form a criminal background check to their companies.

The measure also would prohibit local governments from adopting any regulations on such companies.

The bill’s chief author is Rep. Tyler August, a Lake Geneva Republican. He says the bill would solve a patchwork of local ordinances.

Uber media relations officials didn’t immediately respond to an email inquiry.