Senate passes bill that permits ride-sharing services in upstate NY
ALBANY – On Tuesday, February 8, the New York State Senate passed a comprehensive bill that would bring ride-sharing services – such as Uber and Lyft – to upstate New York, in an effort to improve local economies and institute efficient and convenient transportation.
Senate Insurance Committee Chairman James L. Seward (R-Oneonta) sponsored the bill which lays foundation for ride-sharing companies to expand their operations to upstate New York.
Upon the bill's passing, Seward said, “This is long-awaited, comprehensive legislation that will allow Uber, Lyft, and similar companies to begin operating outside of New York City.”
“Business executives, tourists, college students, and everyone in between utilize ride-sharing apps when visiting cities around the nation and the world, upstate New York riders should not be left at the curb,” said Seward. “The bill delivers economic, environmental, and public safety benefits and is long overdue.”
In June of 2016, Seward sponsored a similar bill that did not make it out of the Assembly's Insurance Committee.
The bill is said to include necessary regulations for Transportation Network Companies (TNC) including required criminal and driving history background checks for drivers, passenger notifications of driver information and trip charges, and the adoption of non-discrimination and zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policies.
Revenue gained from taxes associated with ride-sharing services are said to go directly towards infrastructure improvements for roads, bridges, and county transit needs.
In December of 2016, Senator Fred Akshar of the state's 52nd district released a “Ride Sharing Survey” asking New York residents to weigh-in on the possibility of bringing companies like Uber and Lyft upstate.
Akshar said, “Bringing ride-sharing services to the Souther Tier will help improve the quality of life for residents of all ages and give our local young people another reason to live, work, and raise a family right here at home.”
He continued, “Ride-sharing helps modernize our upstate communities to make them more competitive as destinations for the young, talented people we're always looking to attract and retain.”
The bill has since been sent to the Assembly for further consideration.
Senate Insurance Committee Chairman James L. Seward (R-Oneonta) sponsored the bill which lays foundation for ride-sharing companies to expand their operations to upstate New York.
Upon the bill's passing, Seward said, “This is long-awaited, comprehensive legislation that will allow Uber, Lyft, and similar companies to begin operating outside of New York City.”
“Business executives, tourists, college students, and everyone in between utilize ride-sharing apps when visiting cities around the nation and the world, upstate New York riders should not be left at the curb,” said Seward. “The bill delivers economic, environmental, and public safety benefits and is long overdue.”
In June of 2016, Seward sponsored a similar bill that did not make it out of the Assembly's Insurance Committee.
The bill is said to include necessary regulations for Transportation Network Companies (TNC) including required criminal and driving history background checks for drivers, passenger notifications of driver information and trip charges, and the adoption of non-discrimination and zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policies.
Revenue gained from taxes associated with ride-sharing services are said to go directly towards infrastructure improvements for roads, bridges, and county transit needs.
In December of 2016, Senator Fred Akshar of the state's 52nd district released a “Ride Sharing Survey” asking New York residents to weigh-in on the possibility of bringing companies like Uber and Lyft upstate.
Akshar said, “Bringing ride-sharing services to the Souther Tier will help improve the quality of life for residents of all ages and give our local young people another reason to live, work, and raise a family right here at home.”
He continued, “Ride-sharing helps modernize our upstate communities to make them more competitive as destinations for the young, talented people we're always looking to attract and retain.”
The bill has since been sent to the Assembly for further consideration.
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