California Legislature is moving a measure to permit carpooling by ride share comapnies.
California has an existing statutory framework for ride-share and a regulatory framework through the California Public Utilities Commission.
In 2014 California increased insurance requirements on ride-share. In 2015 it is also moving a long statutory criminal background check requirements for ride-share.
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New York Mayor Blasio is proposing new ride share regulations that will require ride share comapnies to pay NYC $1,000 for each user upgrade to their ride share mobile apps. A public hearing is being held May 28th. The proposed city regulation emerged 9 days after the mayor appeared at a large tech conference, TechCrunch Disrupt, held in Manhattan, where the Mayor, naturally pledged support for the industry.
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The Veterans Affairs National Cemetery in Texas was to get a new sign. Then it was discovered the sign misspelled cemetery. A new, new sign is on its way. Government Officials blame the private contractor. The new $10 peak time toll for I-10 in Houston sparked a Washington Post blub about the Texas toll prices. $10 for 12 miles. But, apparently Virigina has Texas beat with $16 for 14 miles.. 4 million tons crossed the Port docks last month. This represents a 23% increase. The Port is up 11% for the year. having already handled more than 13 million tons of cargo. It represents $103 million in revneue for the year, up 30% over year to date for last year. CATO is suggesting to Congress that should cut $13 Billion in spending to help with the federal transportation funding reauthorization. The Hill Colorado led the nation as the first state to adopt modern ride-share legislation. Since then 16 other states have followed suit. Legislative success since has been more challenging. Kansas Governor Brownback veoted a ride-share bill. Florida did not pass its ride-share legislation. Texas is poised to follow suit. Same goes for Iowa and Nevada. HB 1 Conferee agreement on Rider 48 of the Transportation Article in the state budget would prohibit TXDOT from expending any funds for Texas Central Rail. Central Rail is waiting to hear what fate will bring. Probably yes, the ballot language was ok for the 2001 Mobility Fund. The Mobility Fund moved Texas from pay as we go building of roads to secure long term obligations. Welcome to New York City, home of regulating app. NYC Taxing and Limousine Commission is proposing new rules to require: ” smartphone app operators “must apply for approval of a modification” for certain changes to any app used to arrange vehicle rides for hire.” Ride Share companies say: the proposal “effectively grant the commission veto power over software updates” The city says: don’t worry, we’re just…” “codify[ing] basic safety and consumer protection requir…Local Control: $1,000 Fee for Each Upgrade to Ride Share App?
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