This Transportation Bill Provision Could Shield Uber and Lyft From Lawsuits
The provision would shield ride-hailing apps from most crash and assault lawsuits while leaving drivers liable unless gross negligence is shown.
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This Transportation Bill Provision Could Shield Uber and Lyft From Lawsuits
Amust-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… Source
Uber and Lyft Are Set to Win Legal Immunity for Crashes
Amust-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 wrongdo…
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