Sentences with phrase «for ridesharing»

Though the new budget doesn't make significant progress on tackling that issue, it does establish a new surcharge for ridesharing services operating in Manhattan, meaning rides south of 96th Street are going to get a bit more expensive.

Mississippi and West Virginia have become the 30th and 31st states to pass legislation to create a statewide regulatory framework for ridesharing services offered by transportation network companies...

With Gov. Chris Christie's signing of legislation outlining a regulatory framework for ridesharing services such as Uber and Lyft, New Jersey became the 36th state to legalize and...

Drivers who work for a ridesharing service, such as Uber or Lyft, will still be required to have liability insurance, but the ridesharing company will be responsible for damages over the maximum payout of the driver's policy.

This is seen mainly as giving tacit approval for ridesharing companies to operate within the state.

As of January 2016, many major insurers like GEICO, Progressive, Farmers, and Allstate are already offering products for ridesharing.

If you use your vehicle for business or for ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft, some companies may charge you more, or may even require a commercial policy.

Thankfully, the options for ridesharing drivers are only increasing and becoming simpler and more affordable.

If you are one of the hundreds of thousands of individuals using or considering using their own car to become a part - time driver for a ridesharing company, you may think you can just download a ridesharing app and be on your way to making some extra money — but think again.

If you use your car for ridesharing, there can be dangerous gaps in your traditional insurance policy.

If you don't have a similar coverage, it's likely you're not covered when driving for a ridesharing app.

The police arrive and take down everyone's information and exactly what happened, including the fact that you were driving for a ridesharing company at the time of the incident.

Beyond Uber's requirements, there are still some cars that work better for ridesharing than others.

At this point in time, one or more of the above concerns is likely to affect ordinary people who decide to use their vehicles for ridesharing purposes.

Some policies may offer rate reductions for ridesharing.

Under the Massachusetts ride sharing law, Uber drivers must inform their auto insurer that they intend to use their vehicle for ridesharing purposes.

The following parties could potentially be responsible for compensating you for your ridesharing accident injuries:

When you start driving for ridesharing businesses such as Uber and Lyft, you have a few specific options for «payday» or payment upfront loans.

After all, you probably already own a vehicle, drive daily, and have extra time late at night and on the weekends, which coincides with the peak hours for ridesharing.

Driving for a ridesharing company like Uber represents a more realistic idea.

If you don't have a similar coverage, it's likely you're not covered when driving for a ridesharing app.

You may have to have a slightly different insurance policy that may cost a little extra when driving for a ridesharing company.

For nearly two years, I advocated tirelessly for ridesharing to be approved in Upstate New York.

VBN has already been on the forefront of this issue, working with various organizations to advocate for ridesharing in Buffalo, noting the positive impact that companies like Uber and Lyft have had in cities around the world.

The location is conveniently accessible by public transportation by way of Charlotte's light rail and will feature a unique pick - up / drop - off driveway for ridesharing travelers.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WBEN)- As the New York State legislature prepares for the state budget vote, cries for ridesharing to come to Buffalo continue.

Upstate riders deserve to be just as safe as New York City riders — and that means requiring fingerprint background checks for every ridesharing driver statewide.»

Issues on the table include caps on outside income for lawmakers, term limits and permission for ridesharing apps like Uber to operate in the state outside of New York City.

An administration source told POLITICO that the Democratic governor's team is working on proposals for ride - sharing, and «if there is a special session, adopting a framework for ridesharing is something the governor will push to have addressed.»

For ridesharing supporters in the Legislature, the move could provide more options to upstate residents.

On Saturday, State Senator Chris Jacobs went to the most popular location this weekend in Buffalo, the KeyBank Center, to advocate for ridesharing.

At least one person in the University at Buffalo Center for the Arts did not agree Monday when Governor Cuomo's State of the State message included a full - throated pitch for ridesharing, like Uber and Lyft.

At 11:30 a.m., Republican Assembly members Ray Walter and Mary Beth Walsh hold a «Rally for Ridesharing» press conference, outside Assembly chamber, 3rd Floor, state Capitol, Albany.

That is one of the reasons driving for ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft are so popular with moms:...

Creating possible competition for ridesharing companies such as Uber, for example, Nissan and DeNA are planning a test run of a self - driving taxi service — dubbed Easy Ride — in Japan.

Drivers for ridesharing services head to a Chicago courtroom to defend themselves, as taxi drivers and legislators make moves to regulate ridesharing services.

Aside from banning the use Tesla vehicles for ridesharing, the company also announced on Thursday that future Model X and Model S electric cars will feature full self - driving capabilities.

VANCOUVER, B.C. — A research paper by the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade recommends the Government of British Columbia introduce new regulations that would pave the way for ridesharing across the province, while also launching a review of the Passenger Transportation Act and overhauling regulations to enable the traditional taxi industry to be more competitive.

«We remain fully committed to working on a regulatory framework for ridesharing,» Susie Heath, a spokesperson for Uber Toronto, said in a press statement sent out Monday.

The change marks yet another victory for the company in conquering what the New York Times in May referred to as the «last frontier» for the ridesharing company: airports, which have remained a stronghold for the taxi industry.

Backlash is a familiar tune for the ridesharing service, and Uber has a record of winning turf battles despite opponents» efforts.

So while some might tout the competitive advantages of Uber in a winner - take - all market or predict a general plateau in demand for ridesharing services, Sundararajan foresees a wildly transformed transportation market with room for Lyft, Uber, and possibly other players to compete.

That was widely seen as an embarrassment for the rideshare companies.

Earlier this year, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick was caught on camera berating one of his drivers, adding to a list of PR missteps for the rideshare company.

«By coming together, the Teamsters will help these drivers have a stronger voice and improve standards for rideshare drivers in California,» said Rome Aloise, international vice president for Teamsters and president of Teamsters Joint Council 7.

«Allowing anyone who appears on the New York State Sex Offender Registry to be drivers for rideshare companies presents an unacceptable risk to our citizens,» said Sen. Tom Croci.

At 2 p.m., Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown and others rally for rideshare upstate, Kleinhan's Music Hall, 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo.

Which got us to thinking: If you're gonna buy a new set of wheels just to drive for rideshare driving, which cars are your best bet?

Some drivers even make a full - time income from driving for rideshare apps.

I consider it an integral part of my secondary income portfolio and I actually enjoyed it so much that I started a blog and podcast for rideshare drivers at The Rideshare Guy.