The Lever - Congress Just Snuck In Uber Immunity

Congress Just Snuck In Uber Immunity

A must-pass congressional funding package for the nation’s roads, bridges, and public infrastructure includes an industry-friendly carveout that would give ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft legal immunity from car crashes and injuries, according to a review of the bill text by The Lever. Drivers would be held individually responsible, rather than the apps, unless the platforms were found to be “grossly negligent” or engaged in “criminal wrong…

The Lever - Congress Just Snuck In Uber Immunity

A provision tucked into a must-pass transportation bill could shield Uber and Lyft from lawsuits — as the companies battle thousands of injury and sexual... The post The Lever – Congress Just Snuck In Uber Immunity appeared first on .