INTERIM & Lege Trend: Statewide Ride Share Rules Preempt Local Rules

What state implemented statewide ride share rules? Ohio

What city had their local ride share rules preempted? Columbus

What are the statewide ride share rules? 

•  insurance obligations

  • While drivers are logged in to the app but not providing a ride, insurance policies must provide at least $100,000 of coverage for injuries to two or more people in an accident and at least $25,000 of property-damage coverage.

  • While drivers are providing a ride, the insurance policy must bump up to $1 million for liability and property damage.

• background checks
• $5,000 permit fee to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
•  liability insurance policy when they are logged on to the app
• Drivers must be at least 19 years old

Columbus Dispatch | Ohio’s statewide regulations void Columbus’ rules for Uber drivers

OH House Bill 237