Lyft settled a similar lawsuit in 2014. Uber and Lyft drivers in California will face more rigorous background checks following a new law signed in the state on Wednesday. The law, which takes effect July 1, requires ride-hailing companies to conduct criminal background checks, including fingerprinting. Uber, Lyft and others will now have to reject any driver convicted of a violent crime, terrorism-related offence, or who is a registered sex offender. The move is attempting to address security concerns about ride-hailing platforms but stops short of requiring fingerprint background checks carried out by the government.
Uber and Lyft drivers in California will face more rigorous background checks following a new law signed in the state on Wednesday. The law, which takes effect July 1, requires ride-hailing companies to conduct criminal background checks, including fingerprinting. Uber, Lyft and others will now have to reject any driver convicted of a violent crime, terrorism-related offence, or who is a registered sex offender. The move is attempting to address security concerns about ride-hailing platforms but stops short of requiring fingerprint background checks carried out by the government.