Three Lyft drivers have been cited for violating the state’s taxicab regulations, the Journal Star reported Thursday.
Investigators with Nebraska Public Service Commission went to the Sarpy County homes of three suspected ridesharing drivers, PSC Director Mark Breiner told the LJS.
Drivers were cited on suspicion of four violations: charging a rate not approved by the PSC, driving without a PSC-issued permit, driving without a PSC-registered license plate and carrying passengers for hire without having insurance on file with the commission.
Breiner warned that more drivers, from both companies, could be cited.
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2 responses to “Three Lyft drivers cited in Sarpy County, legislative hearing is Sept. 11”
let them run their business, it’s a great service to the community
Drivers were cited on suspicion of four violations: (Maybe someone can help me answer a few questions…)
1. Charging a rate not approved by the PSC – Are there concerns their rates are bad?
2. Driving without a PSC-issued permit – What’s the cost and why? Is it really needed and why?
3. Driving without a PSC-registered license plate – Is that really needed? Why? Wouldn’t a sticker on a plate be more efficient?
4. Carrying passengers for hire without having insurance on file with the commission – I would think the business must confirm their users have current and valid insurance before they can use the platform. This seems like a simple solution. Lyft or Uber should just forward that info automatically to the PSC or local government.
I’m sure these are in place to protect passengers. I hope the local government and these companies can work out a compromise quickly.