The PSC said it has approved an alternative background check for the companies, who had argued that the checks they already use are more accurate.
Uber had threatened to leave the state if the fingerprinting requirement was not waived.
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Friday, December 23, 2016
Maryland Public Service Commission approves background check waiver for Uber, Lyft
The PSC said it has approved an alternative background check for the companies, who had argued that the checks they already use are more accurate.
Uber had threatened to leave the state if the fingerprinting requirement was not waived.
More
Now there will be something for ex-cons to do instead of going on welfare. This is a step in the right direction, they served their time, now lets move on. Give them a job.
ReplyDeleteFor that reason I will never use Uber
ReplyDeleteYou really don't know who your getting.
Dont worry about the driver worry about the mechanical condition of the salisbury taxis there death traps.
DeleteWell 2:08 I am assuming you are not a man of the cloth. This is big-time lobbyist directing the state of Maryland on what laws people have to follow and what laws they don't. This is bought and paid for an extremely strong Uber lobbyist.
ReplyDeleteThought Taxi drivers had this requirement to be employed as a taxi driver. What is the difference?
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