How Are Ridesharing Companies Faring In Arizona?

By Steve Goldstein
Published: Wednesday, April 23, 2014 - 2:12pm
Updated: Wednesday, April 23, 2014 - 4:44pm
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Action at the legislature on Tuesday included the Senate approving a bill that would exempt ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft from a commercial insurance requirement that impacts traditional taxi services.

Mike Sunnucks of The Phoenix Business Journal described the legislation and how Phoenix looks as a market for ridesharing.

Mike Pinckard, President of Total Transit and Discount Cab, explained his opposition to the legislation.