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Updated as of September 15, 2015 TNCs: A Worldwide Overview of Regulatory and Legal Actions Unlicensed forhire vehicle companies such as Uber and Lyft are expanding throughout the U.S. and around the world, operating with complete disregard for local transportation laws. These companies, commonly referred to as Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) insist they are not taxicab companiesdespite performing the exact same functions as the taxicab industry. Skirting all regulations, they then flood city streets with poorly trained drivers who have undergone flimsy background checks that, time and again, have proven to have dangerous gaps, including putting known felons behind the wheel to pick up unsuspecting passengers. As officials try to figure out the best guidelines and safety measures for their citizens, keeping track of efforts to try to stop this unprecedented lawbreaking by these major corporations can be difficult. Until now. The document below, “A Worldwide Overview of Regulatory and Legal Actions against Unlicensed ForHire Vehicle Companies,” serves as a comprehensive list of actions taken against Uber and Lyft. The information was compiled by the “Who’s Driving You?” campaign, serving as a resource tool for government officials, concerned consumers, or the news media. The information is compiled from news sources around the globe, with helpful descriptions of each article. The document is broken into sections for easy navigation: TNC bans, TNC regulations similar to forhire vehicles, legal actions limiting TNCs, public figures who have spoken out against TNCs, and public interest groups who have spoken out against TNCs. We hope you find this useful. Sincerely, “Who’s Driving You?” 1

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TNCs: A Worldwide Overview of Regulatory and Legal Actions

Unlicensed for­hire vehicle companies such as Uber and Lyft are expanding throughout the U.S. and around the world, operating with complete disregard for local transportation laws. These companies, commonly referred to as Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) insist they are not taxicab companies­­despite performing the exact same functions as the taxicab industry. Skirting all regulations, they then flood city streets with poorly trained drivers who have undergone flimsy background checks that, time and again, have proven to have dangerous gaps, including putting known felons behind the wheel to pick up unsuspecting passengers. As officials try to figure out the best guidelines and safety measures for their citizens, keeping track of efforts to try to stop this unprecedented law­breaking by these major corporations can be difficult. Until now. The document below, “A Worldwide Overview of Regulatory and Legal Actions against Unlicensed For­Hire Vehicle Companies,” serves as a comprehensive list of actions taken against Uber and Lyft. The information was compiled by the “Who’s Driving You?” campaign, serving as a resource tool for government officials, concerned consumers, or the news media. The information is compiled from news sources around the globe, with helpful descriptions of each article. The document is broken into sections for easy navigation: TNC bans, TNC regulations similar to for­hire vehicles, legal actions limiting TNCs, public figures who have spoken out against TNCs, and public interest groups who have spoken out against TNCs. We hope you find this useful. Sincerely, “Who’s Driving You?”

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Active bans

Court Actions India: June 2015: Indian court upholds ban on Uber in Delhi: http://bit.ly/1NlmcyI (ban revoked, July 2015 http://on.wsj.com/1ECMYKN ) Italy: May 2015: Italian court bans unlicensed car­sharing services: http://reut.rs/1hptO6H Belgium: May 2015: Brussels court rules Uber a taxi service: http://bloom.bg/1JrepP7 France: May 2015: Court upholds ban on unlicensed taxis: http://reut.rs/1J4EGxg Brazil: April 2015: Brazilian court suspends Uber: http://reut.rs/1TTCV0p Germany: March 2015: Court bans UberPOP ride­sharing service: http://on.wsj.com/1JiSMPc Netherlands : December 2014: Court bans UberPOP; regulatory agency raids Uber’s Amsterdam offices in March: http://reut.rs/1PzNiAy Spain : December 2014: Temporary ban on Uber by Spanish court: http://bbc.in/12KEXXg

Political Actions California: September 2015: CA Assembly Bill 1289, introduced into legislature that would require fingerprinting, fines up to $50,000 for hiring drivers convicted of serious crimes: http://bit.ly/1i1mduH Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Brasilia, Brazil: September 2015: City councils voted to ban ride­sharing services in three cities and is waiting for the mayor to sign it into law: http://read.bi/1MNUAAV http://on.wsj.com/1LlaOx5 East Hampton, NY : June 2015: Uber banned to operate in East Hampton:http://bbc.in/12KEXXg Braintree, MA : May 2015: Town license board bans ride­sharing services: http://bit.ly/1O3qjwB (ban revoked, July 2015­ http://bit.ly/1HWdcbj) New Delhi, India: May 2015: India orders Internet service providers to block Uber website in Delhi:http://on.mktw.net/1TTDIhH South Korea: May 2015: Passed first nationwide bill prohibiting unlicensed drivers: http://ti.me/1Jiz7dG

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Western Australia: May 2015: WA’s Department of Transport launches 19 prosecutions against Uber drivers: http://bit.ly/1NFen3Y Canada: April 2015: Uber keeps driving despite political actions against it: http://bit.ly/1CKqrwO Geneva, Switzerland: April 2015: Uber petitions against Geneva’s ban: http://bit.ly/1JizuoS

Portugal: April 2015: Uber ordered to cease Portugal operations: http://on.wsj.com/1Io3V0k Fukuoka, Japan: March 2015: Transport ministry suspends “Everyone’s Uber” pilot program: http://bit.ly/1ECOnkw Philadelphia: January 2015: Uber approved by Pennsylvania but not by Philadelphia: http://bit.ly/1LFYzOm Hyderabad, India (Telangana state): December 2014: Three state governments in India ban web­based taxi services after a passenger was raped by an Uber driver: http://bit.ly/1BA1YLR Taiwan : December 2014: Uber declared illegal in Taiwan; 63 fines issued: http://bloom.bg/1PmpuiN Thailand : December 2014: Uber deemed illegal, banned in Thailand: http://bit.ly/1GeMDhK Quinnipiac University (Hamden, CT): October 2014: Uber banned on university campus: http://bit.ly/ZJZEkB Queensland, Australia: May 2014: Government issues cease­and­desist notice: http://bit.ly/1NuZnrz

Police raids on Uber offices Hong Kong: August 2015: Police raid Uber office after arresting five drivers: http://bit.ly/1Fd5Ikw Chengdu, China: May 2015: Police visit Uber offices as part of investigation: http://bit.ly/1MDRIIm Guangzhou, China: May 2015: Uber offices raided, cell phones confiscated: http://read.bi/1EBeZV7 Amsterdam, Netherlands : April 2015: Inspectors raid office, Uber employee arrested: http://bloom.bg/1LjOZ3A Paris, France: March 2015: Police raid Uber’s Paris office: http://bit.ly/1GZ1WMR Seoul, South Korea: March 2015: Two Uber executives arrested in Seoul: http://engt.co/193XWiB

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Communities that have regulated TNCs similarly to other

for­hire vehicles

United States Sarasota, FL: September 2015: City Council votes to deregulate Uber, Lyft and taxicab companies: http://on.wtsp.com/1i45kzl Columbia, MO: September 2015: City Council passes Uber regulations that requires drivers to posses a valid MO chauffeur license, and 1M dollar liability insurance: http://bit.ly/1Qrw9cH Seattle, WA: September 2015: Seattle considers new bill that would let Uber and Lyft drivers join union: http://bit.ly/1gcvnDq Palm Beach, FL: July 2015: Palm Beach County Commission endorsed applying the taxi background check and insurance requirements to Uber and Lyft. Final vote on new regulations. http://bit.ly/1Jjgsmp ( Update: August 2015: Palm Beach County drops proposed changes and is considering easing background checks on limos and taxis after constituent complaints: http://bit.ly/1Llf3Oy) (Regulations Final Vote: Sept 22) Cleveland, OH: July 2015: Officials want to regulate Uber/Lyft like regular taxicabs to even the playing field: http://bit.ly/1O73loc Anchorage, AK: May 2015: Uber has halted operations while the City drafts regulations: http://huff.to/1NlMmkW Tampa Bay, FL: May 2015: Hillsborough County Transportation Commission officials say Uber drivers don't meet safety standards imposed on cab and limo drivers: http://bit.ly/1hsmFla New Mexico: April 2015: The state Public Regulation Commission voted to regulate ride­sharing companies (with a separate set of rules for TNCs, different from taxis): http://bit.ly/1Jjh9MK Eugene, OR: March 2015: City sued and fined Uber over regulation disputes: http://huff.to/1NlMmkW Broward County, FL: February 2015: The Broward County Commission votes unanimously to regulate ride­sharing services such as Uber and Lyft the same way taxis are regulated: http://bit.ly/1EDfxI9 (Regulation Final Vote­ Sept 17th) Orlando, FL: December 2014: Uber and Lyft must obtain a city permit and charge the same rate as taxis: http://bit.ly/1PmGc1G Philadelphia, PA: December 2014: UberBlack is operating legally under the Philadelphia Parking Authority but UberX is illegal: http://bzfd.it/1J4Xxul

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San Antonio, TX: December 2014: Requires rides­haring drivers to conduct a 10­fingerprint background check and a third­party vehicle inspection: http://bit.ly/1BinXUH Columbus, OH: July 2014: City council imposes insurance and background check regulations: http://bit.ly/1WFr8Sh Chicago, IL: May 2014: City approves regulations of rideshare industry: http://trib.in/1LjQBu7 New York City, NY : May 2014: Pilot program regulating Uber/Lyft as commercial vehicles under TLC regulations: http://on.nyc.gov/1JjioLU International Toronto, Canada: August 2015: Uber faces a multimillion legal action by Taxi drivers in Canada’s biggest city: http://bbc.in/1MRgp0p Sydney, Australia: August 2015: Australian Tax Office rules that Uber must levy and pay the country’s sales tax (a 10% goods and services tax). Uber is challenging this in court. http://on.ft.com/1JfyBOD Waterloo Region, Canada: July 2015: Uber drivers face $25,000 fines for operating in spite of bylaws that make Ubers unlicensed and illegal taxis: http://bit.ly/1fpVuq4 ( Update August 2015: region proposes regulations to Uber/Lyft including forcing drivers to carry commercial insurance and closed­circuit monitoring http://on.thestar.com/1hGx515) Mexico City, Mexico: July 2015: Mexico City became the first Latin American city to regulate Uber, with 1.5% of each fare going into a transportation fund, permit fees, and more: http://reut.rs/1J272fw Pittsburgh, PA: July 2015: Lyft must pay $250,000 settlement to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission for running an unlicensed transportation company: http://bit.ly/1RC9ZZK Nevada: July 2015: The state’s Transportation Authority is requiring a $500,000 fee for Uber/Lyft to operate in Nevada: http://bit.ly/1JPDuDN ( Updated August 2015: Draft charges $300,000 for TNCs. TNCs would also be charged a regulatory assessment fee of 1% of gross revenue after a year of operating: http://bit.ly/1U2FI7E ) San Francisco, CA: July 2015: CA federal judge orders that taxi companies can sue Uber over advertising that says Uber offers the safest ride on the road: http://bit.ly/1HGwP8o Denmark: May 2015: Copenhagen Police charged Uber with violating Denmark’s taxi operation laws: http://bit.ly/1Jrsoom

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Delhi, India: January 2015: Uber has applied for a taxi license to operate under the revised Radio Taxi Act of 2006: http://bit.ly/1MymLnk

Other regulatory/legal actions against TNCs

(includes active/inactive actions)

New York, NY: September 2015: Uber faces new class action lawsuit in Brooklyn Superior Court, two Uber drivers claim they did not receive the 20% gratuity and was barred accepting cash tips: http://reut.rs/1KJ5oBK Inglewood, CA: September 2015: Calif EDD rules that a former Southern California Uber driver was an employee, not independent contractor: http://bit.ly/1ODLt4X Florida: September 2015: Taxicab companies in Tallahassee and Fort Lauderdale sue Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to curb growth of Uber/Lyft: http://bit.ly/1JZKjzv San Francisco, CA: September 2015: CA Judge grants class­action status to Uber drivers who are suing to be classified as employees: http://bit.ly/1UM9loO El Paso, Texas: August 2015: Taxi companies ask the city government to update taxi regulations to include Uber: http://bit.ly/1KkAVrR Costa Rica: August 2015: Within hours of Uber going live in Costa Rica, the Public Works and Transport Ministry (MOPT) fined some Uber drivers and denounced the company: http://bit.ly/1MKOZeJ California: August 2015: District Attorneys for Los Angeles and San Francisco have filed a civil complaint against Uber for misleading customers about safety and the quality of their background checks, after 25 drivers with felon records were approved to driver for the company: http://cnnmon.ie/1PN6jzG Rhode Island: August 2015: Two cab companies are seeking a cease­and­desist order against Uber, as they say the company does not follow state regulations regarding for­hire vehicles: http://bit.ly/1JvvHsI Okaloosa County, Florida: August 2015: Okaloosa County Commissioners did not amend Destin­Fort Walton Beach Airport ground transportation ordinance to allow TNCs to operate: http://bit.ly/1NnABun New York City, NY: August 2015: Uber sued by ‘annoyance lawyer’ over robocall campaign in an accident and was not covered by his own insurance: http://bloom.bg/1PCMA5H

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Dallas, Texas: August 2015: Dallas woman who accused Uber driver of rape in July is suing Uber for more than $1 million in medical expenses and damages: http://bit.ly/1MP4FyZ Los Angeles, California: August 2015: An L.A. Uber Driver who was allegedly beat up by a customer is has filed a class action accusing Uber of refusing to buy workers’ compensation insurance: http://bit.ly/1LthvzM Chicago, Illinois: August 2015: An Illinois woman filed a class­action lawsuit, accusing Uber of violating federal law (the Telephone Consumer Protection Act) for erroneously sending multiple text messages: http://trib.in/1EReLY3 California: August 2015: California Public Utilities Commission is investigating Uber’s car­leasing program for drivers, which may violate existing law: http://bayareane.ws/1MP4Pq2 Pennsylvania: August 2015: The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement continues to pursue a $19 million penalty against Uber for operating illegally for six months last year: http://bit.ly/1Js4G4W Los Angeles, CA: August 2015: L.A. City Council voted to stall the decision by Mayor Eric Garcetti to allow Uber and Lyft to pick up at LAX airport until further examining the issue: http://onforb.es/1U9Er9y ( Update: August 2015: City Council votes 3­2 to allow Uber, Lyft to seek permits to pick up at LAX: http://lat.ms/1NzsbA4 ) Johannesburg, South Africa: July 2015: Uber drivers ordered to apply for taxi licenses by the provincial government: http://bloom.bg/1PNa1Jo Hillsborough County, FL: July 2015: Public Transportation Commission denies Lyft appeal, says the company needs taxi licenses: http://bit.ly/1KI2WWi New York, NY: June 2015: Lyft pays $300,000 to the state of New York to settle violations of transportation regulation laws: http://bit.ly/1Jvysdt New York, NY: June 2015: Councilman Rodriguez introduced a bill to temporary limit the number of TNCs until the impact on the industry can be studied: http://bit.ly/1Jfz8jy ( Updated July 2015: NYC cap bill is delayed 4 months to assess the environmental impact as is: http://nyti.ms/1N5rNtp)

California: June 2015: CA’s Labor Commissioner's Office rules that Uber drivers are classified as employees, rather than independent contractors: http://nyti.ms/1dKskS1 Jefferson, LA : June 2015: City issues Uber cease and desist letter: http://bit.ly/1EfDfiZ Toronto, Canada: June 2015: Toronto files for an injunction to ban Uber from operating without regulations: http://bit.ly/1LwawZC ( Updated July 2015: Judge denies injunction: http://bit.ly/1ggfRqF )

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Paris, France: June 2015: French government files legal complaint against UberPOP: http://reut.rs/1LwaD7v Paris, France: June 2015: French government orders Paris police to crack down on Uber after protests: http://cnn.it/1KfVBkW Paris, France: June 2015: Uber executives taken into police custody and detained. Will stand trial to face charges: http://on.wsj.com/1LSJic8 Washington, DC : May 2015: Washington, DC taxi companies sue Uber: http://bit.ly/1KI3HyA Western Australia, Australia: May 2015: Transportation department launches prosecution against Uber drivers: http://bit.ly/1hD3zK5 New York, NY : March 2015: NY Cab companies sue Uber for illegal business: http://bit.ly/1f05N4S

Los Angeles, CA: March 2015: California taxicabs sue Uber allege unfair advertising, unfair competition: http://lat.ms/1x1QPTk San Diego, CA : March 2015: San Diego cab companies sue Uber: http://bit.ly/1Eel7Wy Memphis, TN: March 2015: Memphis Taxi companies sue Uber/Lyft for unlawfully interfering with business: http://bit.ly/1PNbHTe Miami, FL: February 2015: Class law suit states that Uber/Lyft should be fined and prohibited from servicing Miami because their drivers are unlicensed: http://bit.ly/1IPrrFH Cape Town, South Africa: January 2015: Police have impounded 65 Uber cars for lacking taxi licenses. The city has decided to enforce this requirement: http://bit.ly/1EfEa31 Portland, OR : December 2014: City sues Uber: http://ti.me/1JPJvjF

San Francisco, CA : December 2014: Uber hit with Class Action Lawsuit Over $1 Safety Fee: http://cbsloc.al/1wPZSVp Delhi, India: December 2014: Alleged rape lawsuit: http://reut.rs/1ERgqgr ( Updated Sept. 2015: Woman withdraws alleged rape lawsuit on Uber driver: http://cnet.co/1LVqxc2 Vancouver, Canada: November 2014: Vancouver taxi industry files lawsuit to prevent Uber from expanding into Vancouver: http://bit.ly/1NwJEcu Auburn, AL: October 2014: Uber driver arrested if continue operating: http://bit.ly/1Js5RBw

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Tuscaloosa, AL: October 2014: Uber drivers could face arrest for violating ride­for­hire city ordinance: http://bit.ly/1Pvc3xg Atlanta, GA : September 2014: Taxicab drivers sue Uber, arguing it’s operating as a taxicab service without a license: http://on­ajc.com/1xJHX4y

New York City: July 2014: The Office of the Attorney General reached an agreement with Uber to cap its surge pricing during state of emergencies: http://nyti.ms/1U9Fu9s

Boston, MA: June 2014: New lawsuit claims Uber exploits its drivers: http://bit.ly/1iKaeB0 Connecticut: May 2014: Fifteen Connecticut cab companies sue Uber: http://bit.ly/1rvR6ol Houston and San Antonio, TX : April 2014: Houston and San Antonio cabbies sue Uber/Lyft in Federal Court: http://bit.ly/1NFdTNm

Toronto, Canada: December 2012: Toronto charges Uber with operating illegally: http://on.thestar.com/1h9rTCq

Public figures who have spoken out against TNCs

Martin O’Malley, U.S. Presidential Candidate, former Governor of Maryland: August 2015: O’Malley proposed to establish regulation by creating an entirely new safety net (benefits) specifically for Uber drivers and other aspects of the sharing economy: http://bloom.bg/1HEBWF0 TransportDC: August 2015: D.C. advocates argue that TNCs do not offer accessible vehicles for persons with disabilities: http://bit.ly/1IYwgrp

Senator Bernie Sanders (D­VT), U.S. Presidential Candidate: August 2015: Sen. Sanders recently spoke out, stating he has “serious problems” with companies like Uber and that they are “unregulated:” http://bit.ly/1MTV9JD NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio: July 2015: De Blasio has argued that the rapid growth of Uber is a threat to quality of life and to other drivers. He criticized Uber as a corporation “looking out for their corporate bottom line” and rejected Uber’s offer for an online debate: http://cnnmon.ie/1NPRb36 Hillary Clinton, U.S. Presidential Candidate, former Secretary of State: July 2015: Clinton made remarks that Uber/Lyft do not provide adequate worker protections: http://bit.ly/1V5e074 California PUC Chief Administrative Law Judge Karen Clopton : July 2015: Public Utilities Commission Judge Karen Clopton recommended that Uber be suspended and fined $7.3 million for not submitting its operational and driver data: http://lat.ms/1CERLQM

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Toronto City Councilor Jim Karygiannis, Canada: July 2015: Issues letter to warn UberX passengers could be fined up t o $20,000 for taking illegal service: http://bit.ly/1JgEQUy French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve: June 2015: Denounced Uber and launched legal action: http://reut.rs/1LwaD7v French President Francois Holland: June 2015: Says UberPOP “doesn’t respect any laws” and should be dissolved: http://cnn.it/1KfVBkW

Boris Johnson, Mayor of London : May 2015: Speaks out against Uber (but is not taking action): http://bit.ly/1hD4wlv Mayor Sly James, Kansas City MO: April 2015: Responds to Uber’s refusal to negotiate on regulations: http://bit.ly/1LtlCvS Houston, TX: April 2015: City issued white paper blasting Uber/Lyft's background checks: http://bit.ly/1V5eiuN

Mayor Annise Parker, Houston TX: April 2015: Issues letter to Uber asking for a plan to use cities venting and promote processes for their drivers: http://bit.ly/1I9j5C5 Eight members of Congress: March 2015: Send a letter to Uber, Lyft and Sidecar urging the use of fingerprint­based criminal background checks: http://1.usa.gov/18weTCc

Boston Attorney suing Uber and Lyft: February 2015: Regarding independent contractor status: http://bit.ly/1JvBv5m

Mumbai Transportation Department: February 2015: Recommends state to ban Uber: http://bit.ly/1LwdjCn 29 States plus the District of Columbia issue Insurance Warnings against rides­sharing companies: http://bit.ly/1EfG1EW District attorneys, Los Angeles CA: December 2014: Sue Uber for making untrue/misleading representations about the quality of the company's background checks: http://bit.ly/1NPSb7h ( Updated August 2015: Amendment complaint shows 25 Uber drivers in CA had felon records and approved to drive: http://bit.ly/1TUAR8e) Senator Al Franken, Minnesota: November 2014: Wrote a letter to Uber regarding customer privacy: http://1.usa.gov/1xEkS2k District Attorney George Gascon, San Francisco CA: September 2014: Criticizes Sidecar's background checks. Identical letters were sent to Uber and Lyft, though never published: http://bit.ly/1KIaGrh

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United Spinal Association: July 2015: United Spinal Association sent out 300,000 mailers criticizing Uber’s lack of wheelchair­accessible vehicles: http://nydn.us/1JfrUzR National Coalition Against Domestic Violence: July 2015: Response to new background check report and growing concern over the number of incidents involving women being harmed by TNC drivers: http://on.fb.me/1fBLudm

University Transportation Research Center: May 2015: “One Standard For All” Criminal Background Checks Report for­­ Taxicab, For­Hire, and Transportation Network Company (TNC) Drivers: http://bit.ly/1JQ0eTX Massachusetts Chapter of the National Organization for Women: May 2015: Statement regarding stricter background checks for TNC drivers: http://bit.ly/1NwQT4g The National Federation of the Blind: May 2015: Sues Uber and Lyft for alleged denial of service: http://ti.me/1KtO5QP

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Major U.S. Cities Uber Regulations Overview

New York: Uber must follow all the rules as for­hire transportation companies including 10 print background check. Mayor Bill de Blasio is doing a study to limit Uber vehicles due to congestion on the street. Uber vehicles carry a fraction of the passengers that taxis do. Los Angeles: Council is in a debate to require 10 prints for Uber vehicles at the Airport for public safety reasons. California PUC is looking at 10 prints along with other measures to further regulate Uber. Uber has been fined $7.3 million dollars and has been given thirty days to comply with PUC regulations are be shut down. State bills introduced regarding 10 prints and that Uber cannot hire sex offenders. Los Angeles District Attorney, Jackie Lacey, has sued Uber for false advertisement that their background check is better than 10 print. "Uber continues to put consumers at risk by misleading the public about the background checks of its drivers," Lacey said. Chicago: All drivers that drive more than 20 hours a week must get a fingerprint background check and follow for­hire regulations. Aldermen have recently introduced bills requiring 10 print and further regulations after alleged rape by a man using his wife’s Uber account. Houston: The city requires 10 print after 30 days. After an alleged rape and 2,000 drivers were found not in compliance with the 10 print requirement, Mayor Parker demanded a list of all drivers on the streets. Uber refused and is suing the city. Trial is set for October. Additional regulations should be expected regarding 30­day wait period and ADA requirements on Uber. Uber has been ticketed more than 1,600 times for illegal street hails and other violations. Philadelphia: On June 16, 2015, a judge sided with Philadelphia Parking authority declaring Uber X illegal. City has impounded numerous vehicles. Philly requires 10 print for for­hire vehicles. Phoenix: The city has always been deregulated. Arizona passed a law in April 2015 that allows Uber to use their background check. Uber X’s current rate is $1.05 per mile. San Antonio: The city requires 10 print for all for­hire drivers.

Dallas: The 10 print check is not required for Uber or Taxis. Drivers must go through city background check and register . Dallas has now engaged on 10 print after Driver with fake ID raped a woman. Fort Worth taxi drivers must go through city background check. Uber is not legal in Fort Worth.

Austin: Mobility committee is expected to recommend 10 prints, fees, enforcement and ADA requirements. Uber is suing city of Austin and not giving information under ordinance. Austin staff recommended Houston ordinance yesterday. Jacksonville: Uber X is illegal and is not operating within the for­hire laws set up to allow Uber Black.

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Indianapolis: Taxi nor Uber is required to 10 print. San Francisco: District Attorney, George Gascón, is also suing Uber for misleading statements regarding their background check. “Uber says it uses an industry­leading background check process, Gascon said, “but does not fingerprint its drivers. The company’s criminal checks are thus completely worthless.” There have also been multiple lawsuits by drivers for employment benefits as well as Uber’s stealing tips.

Boston: State has two bills in front of legislator after serial rapist driving for Uber. Both require drivers to register with the city. One bill requires 10 print. Orlando: Requires drivers Uber and Lyft drivers to register with the city and do city background check. Not one driver has registered for either Lyft or Uber . Operating illegally. Broward County, FL: Requires 10 print and same requirements as taxi drivers . Uber left . Miami: Uber is illegal . Tampa: Uber is operating illegally. Waiting for judge ruling.

Incidents involving TNCs

http://www.whosdrivingyou.org/rideshare­incidents.html

Other resources

http://www.whosdrivingyou.org/fact­sheets.html

http://www.whosdrivingyou.org/reports­and­briefs.html

http://www.whosdrivingyou.org/videos.html

http://www.whosdrivingyou.org/blog

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