A BILL THAT WOULD ALLOW RIDESHARING COMPANIES LIKE UBER AND LYFT TO EXIST IN NEW MEXICO IS APPROVED BY THE STATE HOUSE. IT PASSED ON A 58-TO-8 VOTE.
HOUSE BILL 168 FROM STATE REP MONICA YOUNGBLOOD WOULD CLARIFY STATE REGULATIONS FOR THE COMPANIES … COFIDY SAFETY STANDARDS … AND REQUIRE RIDESHARING BUSINESSES TO DO BACKGROUND CHECKS ON THEIR DRIVERS AND REQUIRE THAT THEY BE INSURED.
YOUNGBLOOD SAYS HER BILL WOULD ALSO GIVE NEW MEXICANS MORE TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS AND HELP CREATE JOBS.
