Massachusetts rideshare News

After Mass. House OK, Senate Takes Up Uber Regulations

It seems likely based on recent legislative developments that Massachusetts will adopt regulations for ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft, but it’s still far too early to assume what the final rules might entail. A sweeping bill approved by the …

Mass. Bill Would Mandate Background Checks for Rideshare Drivers

Massachusetts state lawmakers unveiled a bill that would regulate ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft with a requirement that drivers undergo rigorous criminal background checks but not fingerprinting. The House Financial Services Committee on March 4 released its version of …