[legulere]

http://www.fastcompany.com/3050145/fast-feed/ubers-backgroun...

Uber also fought against thorough background check legislation in texas if I remember correctly.

There are tons of other regulatory issues like insurance.

[biggc]

Ridiculous! I pay a $1 "safe rides" fee every time I ride. Uber wouldn't lie to me about its purpose!

[mahyarm]

It's called a booking fee now. I think they called it safe rides because it included the cost of insurance & background checks.

http://uberestimator.com/booking-fee

[rayvd]

What's insufficient about the background checks Uber already performs? If they're quantifiably less safe than other transportation mechanisms, customers will vote with their wallets.

I'd be opposed to adding additional regulation if not needed.