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House Commerce Committee Hears Testimony on Bill Requiring Statewide Regulation of Transportation Network Companies

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Dene Westbrook

HB 4637 would provide statewide regulations for Transportation Network Companies (TNC). The most recognizable TNC operating in Michigan today is Uber. This bill would preempt local control of a TNC but it does allow for locals to enforce provisions of the statewide regulation. A few communities in Michigan have already negotiated contracts with and regulate TNCs. This would make those contracts null and void.

The statewide regulation would provide uniform standards for insurance, vehicle safety inspections, background checks, and driving records. The League is opposed to this bill and will be testifying next week in regards to our issues with local preemption.

John LaMacchia is a Legislative Associate for the League handling transportation, infrastructure, and energy issues. He can be reached at [email protected] or 517-908-0303.

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