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Utah House approves statewide rules for ride‑hailing companies after contentious debate
Summary
After hours of floor debate, the Utah House adopted a third substitute to Senate Bill 294, creating a statewide regulatory framework for transportation network companies (TNCs) including insurance and background‑check requirements; the bill passed 66–5.
The Utah House of Representatives voted to approve third substitute Senate Bill 294, a measure to authorize and regulate transportation network companies (TNCs) such as Uber and Lyft statewide, after an extended, often heated debate late March 12.
Sponsor Representative Dan McKay said the substitute provides a consistent statewide framework with robust insurance and background checks for drivers. "This bill has also been endorsed by…
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