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Mitch PerrySeptember 14, 2016

The Hillsborough Public Transportation Commission Wednesday voted 5-2 on proposed new rules that still include requiring Level II background checks for Uber and Lyft drivers — a mandate representatives from those companies have said would compel them to leave the market. Though theoretically the new rules would allow new ridesharing companies to enter the market, the proprietor […]

Mitch PerryMay 13, 2015

The Hillsborough County Public Transportation held a two-and-a-half hour public hearing on Wednesday on proposed regulations that would put ride-sharing companies Uber and Lyft into compliance with the agency’s rules. But at the end of the morning, they opted to punt on the issue once again, mandating that a subcommittee come back with recommendations next month. Ever since […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 9, 2015

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The Hillsborough County Public Transportation Commission has been a favorite whipping boy among critics for years, but its attracted more criticism in recent times as ride-sharing companies like Uber and Lyft have broken into the market – and not gone along with PTC rules. Uber’s premier ride service known as Uber Black entered the Tampa market during the […]

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Hillsborough PTC approves new rules — Future uncertain for Uber and Lyft

Hillsborough PTC discusses Uber & Lyft regulations, but again fails to come to a resolution

Judge could rule on Hillsborough PTC minimum fare rule by end of February