Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
Editorials & Other Articles
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
Legislation to set up statewide rules for Uber and Lyft clears Louisiana House
Over objections from New Orleans lawmakers, a bill aimed at setting up uniform, statewide rules for Uber and Lyft won approval Wednesday in the Louisiana House.
The vote was 79-12 on House Bill 527 sponsored by House Transportation Committee Chairman Kenny Havard, R-St. Francisville.
Uber and Lyft are called ridesharing services and are accessible through an app.
Havard and other backers of the bill said Lyft and Uber now operate under a patchwork of regulations that vary from parish to parish, including New Orleans and Baton Rouge.
Read more: http://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/legislature/article_1f156b86-3b06-11e7-8022-a388f6fffd50.html