INTERIM. Lege Trend: Sharing Economy. State or Local Regulation? Another State Hits a Wall.

Which state legislature couldn’t reach an agreement on ride share regulations? Florida

What was the point of contention? How much, if any, regualtory authority local governments should have over ride share

What does this mean for ride share in Florida? Local governments are working out issues related to ordinances/agreements that cover:

  • driver background checks
  • vehicle inspections
  • insurance requirements for technology-based ridesharing companies
  • licensing fees (medallion fees)

Where are local govenrments looking for guidance? In the bills in the Florida legislature

Jacksonville Financial News and Daily Record | Council taking up Uber, Lyft issue again after Legislature can’t reach agreement