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Uber-Backed Idaho Bill Woud Bypass Local Ordinances

By • Mar 16, 2015

The Idaho House has approved a plan to let the ridesharing company Uber sidestep local city ordinances and operate the way it wants in Idaho.

The bill passed Monday 56-12 over opposition from most of the chamber's Democrats.

House Minority Leader Rep. John Rusche says that cities should be able to make their own rules, like they do for taxi drivers.

He also argued that the law's background check requirement for drivers isn't rigorous enough.

Citing 'Onerous Regulations,' Uber Suspends Boise Operations

By & Adam Cotterell • Feb 26, 2015
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Ridesharing company Uber has suspended operations in Boise.

The company in a three-page letter to city leaders on Thursday says it became clear at a city council work session on Tuesday that the city plans to impose unworkable and onerous regulations. Uber spokesperson Michael Amodeo says the company does vehicle inspections and background checks on drivers.

“We think additional background checks would just place an additional hurdle or barrier to entry for our drivers that would make it more difficult for them to earn a living with the Uber platform," says Amodeo.

Ride-Share Service Uber Comes To Boise For Free Trial

By • Oct 2, 2014

Uber is coming to Boise, at least temporarily. The ride-sharing app, which connects passengers with drivers, starts a temporary free trail in the city Thursday.

Uber has been around since 2009 and operates in more than 200 cities worldwide.

It works like this: riders download an app on their phone, plug in a destination, and choose a driver to pick them up. Drivers use their own cars.