The Honolulu City Council has approved a bill to impose regulations, including licensing and background checks, on ride-hailing services, such as Uber and Lyft, which say could alienate part-time drivers. The bill came after seven-year of protests from licensed taxi drivers who complained they're losing much of their income to cheaper ride-hailing services.
The Honolulu City Council has approved a bill to impose regulations, including licensing and background checks, on ride-hailing services, such as Uber and Lyft, which say could alienate part-time drivers. The bill came after months of protests from licensed taxi drivers who complained they're losing much of their income to cheaper ride-hailing services.