BEND, Ore. (AP) - Officials in the central Oregon city of Bend have decided to halt a proposal that would allow ride-hailing companies such as Uber to Lyft to operate in the city.
The Bend Bulletin reported (https://bit.ly/2jYflQl ) Wednesday city councilors say they need more time to work out details.
The council discussed changing part of the proposal to allow people with certain criminal convictions to become drivers and distinguishing ride-hailing companies from other forms of transportation for hire.
Under the measure, both cab and Uber drivers would be subject to background checks and required to hold certain licenses and insurance policies. Ride-hailing companies would also be required to give the city trip data so it could analyze residents’ travel patterns and examine impacts on roads.
The council is expected to revisit the proposal within the next month.
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Information from: The Bulletin, https://www.bendbulletin.com
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