Uber Ups and Downs
March 2nd, 2016 by Mike Vasilinda
Legislation outlining insurance requirements and background check requirement for ride sharing drivers such as Uber have run into problems at the State Capitol. Uber is blaming Senate President Andy Gardiner for holding up legislation because of ties to taxi interests. Today, Governor Rick Scott waded into the muddy waters or ride sharing.
“I don’t believe the government should be picking winners and losers. Ah, I think that we ought to make sure that anybody who wants to provide a great product to our state, that keeps our citizens safe, they ought to be able to provide that produced or service” says Scott.
Scott did not say ifs he is pressuring one side or the other. 9 days remain in the legislative process and resurrecting ride sharing legislation is still possible.
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