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Ducey takes preemptive strike on ‘sharing economy’ regulation
Rather than wait for the next regulatory fight over a “sharing economy” business to erupt somewhere in Arizona, Gov. Doug Ducey wants to make sure cities, counties and the state can’t regulate them at all – at least not without the Legislature’s permission.
Ducey to headline opening of new Uber center in Phoenix
Ride-hailing firm Uber plans to formally open a new customer service center in Phoenix that is expected to eventually have several hundred employees.
Senate carves out exemption for taxi ride-hailing firms
Arizona taxi companies that also operate ride-hailing services won a major concession Tuesday on insurance in a bill overhauling regulations for firms such as Uber and Lyft.
What’s the holdup? Lawmakers have several ‘going-home issues’ to finish before adjourning
As the House and Senate sprint toward the finish line, possibly as early as this week, there are still a number of outstanding big issues to approve before they can adjourn sine die.
Ridesharing insurance gaps endanger public safety, free market
There are three rideshare companies in Arizona, not just two. This point seems to have been lost in the current discussion over how to properly insure vehicles to protect the public.
Negotiations to update Arizona ridesharing law progressing
A key lawmaker said talks she's leading among taxi firms, rideshare companies such as Uber and insurers on an updated law regulating the new and growing rideshare industry are progressing.
More transportation options like Uber and Lyft are needed in Arizona
Innovation has the potential to make our lives and communities better. But the rapid pace of change, however beneficial, also brings new and unforeseen challenges, among them how to ensure that ease and convenience do not come at the expense of safety.
Despite last session’s failed bill, ridesharing keeps rolling along in Arizona
When Gov. Jan Brewer vetoed a bill earlier this year that would have authorized rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft to operate in the state and regulated them differently than taxis, Uber declared that “ridesharing as we know it is dead in Arizona.”
Thwarted at Legislature, ride-sharing companies facing state fines
Ride-sharing companies Uber and Lyft contend that their smartphone-based services connecting Arizona riders with drivers who use their personal vehicles are more convenient than taxis.
