MADISON (AP) — Wisconsin lawmakers have introduced a bill that would impose statewide regulations on online ride-sharing companies such as Uber and Lyft.
The measure would require companies to apply for a $5,000 state license and carry $1 million in commercial insurance for each driver. Drivers would have to submit findings form a criminal background check to their companies.
The measure also would prohibit local governments from adopting any regulations on such companies.
The bill's chief author is Rep. Tyler August, a Lake Geneva Republican. He says the bill would solve a patchwork of local ordinances.
An Uber spokeswoman has issued the following statement to FOX6 News: