Monthly Archives: August 2016

INTERIM. Ride Share and Drunk Driving. 3 Points from New Study.

Where was the new study published?  The July 2016 edition of The American Journal of Epidemiology

Did the study conclude ride share reduces drunk driving? No.

What reason did the authors give for ride share not impacitng drunk driving rates? Not enough ride share drivers yet

Washington Post | Is Uber reducing drunk driving? New study says no.

INTERIM. Sharing Economy. West Coast Statewide Regulation.

Which state is considering statewide regulation of ride share? Oregon

What does the statewide regulatory proposal look like? 

  • Preemption. override local regulations that cause ride share comapnies to leave some cities
  •  Indepdendent Contractors.  Codify the employee status of drivers.
  • Commercial Insurance
  • Annual background checks.

The Oregonian | Uber wants Oregon Legislature to allow ride-hailing apps statewide

INTERIM. Sharing Economy. New Statewide Rules from the East.

Which state legislature passed new statewide ride share rules? Massachusettes

What fee does it levy? 20-cent per ride surcharge to fund state infrastructure improvements

What requirements are placed on ride-share companies?

  • insurance thresholds
  • two-step background check for drivers
  • no fingerprinting requirements
  • decals on ride share cars will be mandatory
  • cars will be required to pay commercial toll fees

What state agency will regulate ride share?  Department of Public Utilities…