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.
Topics Legislation Commercial Lines Business Insurance Ridesharing
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