Uber Florida News

Consumer Advocate to Florida Lawmakers: Ridesharing Proposal ‘Hell-on-Wheels’

The Consumer Federation of the Southeast (CFSE) has warned that consumers will be at significant risk if Florida legislators allow transportation network companies like Uber and Lyft to follow different consumer protection standards than other transportation services in cities and …

Opinion: Florida Sending Mixed Messages About Uber Insurance Requirements

Last month, California regulators said all “peer-to-peer” taxi drivers (i.e. Uber & Lyft) were required to have “commercial” plates, stating, “Customers have inquired about this process and received inconsistent information.” A few days later the Department of Motor Vehicles said …

Uber Auto Policy Meets State Requirements, Says Florida Regulator

Florida’s insurance regulators have determined that a ridesharing company’s automobile commercial liability policy meets state regulations, but legislative action is likely necessary to clarify whether that entitles the company to legally operate in the state. Ridesharing firm Uber has been …