Spanberger signs rideshare safety bills tightening driver-checks, in-app protections

Spanberger signs rideshare safety bills tightening driver-checks, in-app protections

(Photo courtesy of Uber)Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed legislation aimed at tightening safety standards for rideshare services in Virginia, accelerating new requirements for driver vetting, identity verification and in-ride protections.  The two measures — House Bills 1273, sponsored by Del. Jackie Glass, D-Norfolk, and HB 1469 by Del. Lily Franklin, D-Montgomery — target companies such as Uber and Lyft and the drivers who use their platform…

Spanberger signs rideshare safety bills tightening driver-checks, in-app protections - Fredericksburg Free Press

New laws require stronger identity verification, expanded background screenings and optional audio, video recording during rides.