Supporters say the program is an important step in increasing passenger safety that could ultimately help improve business for ride hailing companies. (fortune.com)
But at the same time, lawmakers acknowledge the predominant ride hailing company Uber has faced a range of issues, including allegations of sexual harassment and the use of special coding to evade regulators. (spectrumlocalnews.com)
The Senate passed a bill that would allow ride hailing companies like Uber to operate outside NYC. (nystateofpolitics.com)