Seattle city council legalizes Uber, Lyft, Sidecar without caps

July 15, 2014

Seattle city council members voted Monday to legalize ride-hailing apps like Uber, Lyft, and Sidecar, despite concerns from one council member about the adequacy of insurance coverage provided by the companies. The council voted 8-1 in favor of legislation that would create a new regulatory framework for the companies, which the city calls “transportation network companies.” In March, Seattle approved laws putting a cap on the number of vehicles that TNCs could operate on the road at any one time. But that ordinance was subsequently suspended, with Mayor Ed Murray bringing together the industry, including traditional taxi operators, and legislators, to reach a deal.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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