Trumbull State Rep. Devlin Supports Uber Regulation

State Rep. Laura Devlin (R-Fairfield, Trumbull) supported legislation that would require transportation network companies like Uber to institute safety and insurance standards.

Under current law, there are no types of state regulation or oversight for such companies.

“Connecticut has a urgent need for jobs and companies like Uber and other ride-sharing businesses provide these opportunities for Connecticut residents,” she said. “Using smartphone technology to connect Connecticut rideshare companies with riders is the wave of the future... Uber when properly regulated - gives people a safe, easy and reliable alternative to driving while intoxicated.”

Highlights of the legislation include:

• Any TNC wanting to do business in the state will be required to register with the Department of Transportation (DOT)
• Calls for a third party accredited by the National Association of Professional Background Screeners to conduct, a state and national criminal history background check, including a search of state and national sexual offender registry databases, or arrange for the fingerprinting of the individual to be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history records check
• Requires all TNC vehicles to undergo safety inspections by a licensed dealer every two years
• The legislation requires DOT to study the implementation for taxis and TNCs to provide service to individuals with disabilities.