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NewsSeptember 4, 2018

Illinois Governor Recommends Changes to Carsharing Regulations Bill

In his amendatory veto, Gov. Bruce Rauner recommends a new provision which includes regulations specific to carsharing, such as details on licensure, insurance, disclosure, and liabilities.

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NewsAugust 16, 2018

London Considers Cap on Ride-Hailing Services

The number of licenses for private-hire drivers in London has almost doubled since the rise of ride-hailing services like Uber and its competitors, from 59,000 in 2009-10 to 114,000 in 2017-18.

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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2018

Too Soon to Regulate Autonomous Vehicles: NHTSA

As regulators, public safety advocates and automakers grapple with how to create a federal legal framework for the deployment of autonomous vehicles, the nation's top auto safety official has said it's premature to regulate self-driving vehicles.

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Auto Rental Focusby Chris BrownJuly 18, 2018

Hiring Drivers as Contractors in California? Be Careful.

Per new regulations, if you operate a fleet in California and you’re using drivers on a contractual basis, be prepared to make fundamental changes to your business.

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NewsJuly 6, 2018

Autonomous Vehicles Will Test Public Safety

Ensuring driver and pedestrian safety and regulating a still nascent technology are among the top issues of concern covered in a new report about autonomous vehicles from the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices.

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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2018

London Officials Grant Uber Probationary License

A London court granted the license after Uber lawyers said the company had made extensive changes to its reporting and screening policies, as well as management.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2018

Illinois Considers Peer-to-Peer Rental Regulations

Senate Bill 2641, which was passed in April, would require p2p car rental groups such as Turo and Getaround to abide by taxes and regulatory burdens included in the Automobile Renting Occupation and Use Tax Act.

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Newsby StaffMay 31, 2018

Beijing to Fine Drivers, Impound Vehicles Used in Illegal Ride-Hailing

The legislation, which goes into effect July 1, grants authorities the power to suspend a driver’s license for three to six months if he or she is caught violating the new law two or more times.

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ArticlesMay 30, 2018

Carsharing and Other Mobility Platforms: Legal Issues to Keep in Mind

All states have laws that govern various aspects of rental car operations. Do those laws apply to new and developing mobility models and, if so, to what extent? The answers are not clear.

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Newsby StaffMay 24, 2018

Chinese Government Places Tighter Regulations on Ride-Hailing

The announcement comes following death of a passenger using Didi Chuxing’s carpooling feature earlier this month.

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