Md. Regulators Approve Settlement With Uber
BALTIMORE (AP) -- Maryland regulators have approved a settlement with Uber that will place the popular ride share service under state regulation.
Under the terms of the settlement Uber's subsidiary, Drinnen, would be required to apply for a motor carrier permit and hire drivers, whose names would be submitted to the Public Service Commission for background checks.
The settlement applies to UberBlack and UberSUV services.
The commission held a hearing on the proposed settlement in late December.
All drivers used by Drinnen will be required to hold Maryland passenger-for-hire licenses.
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