Thursday, August 4, 2016

Will Governor Sign Bill On New Uber, Lyft Rules?

<p>Gov. Charlie Baker is considering a regulatory bill on TNCs minus fingerprint background checks. (Creative Commons photo)</p>Boston’s police commissioner on Aug. 1 sharply criticized ride-hailing legislation passed by the House and Senate for not requiring drivers to be fingerprinted, while struggling taxi drivers complained the measure could force them out of business.

But Uber and Lyft praised the bill, saying it would protect the public and increase convenience by allowing their drivers to pick up passengers at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center and, with the right permits, at Logan International Airport.

Governor Charlie Baker said he was pleased the legislation had reached his desk after a frenzied late-night session Sunday, but would not say if he plans to sign it.

Boston Globe article

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