Governor Christie Signs Bipartisan Business Friendly Legislation to Improve Safety in Ride Sharing Industry

Statement

Governor Chris Christie signed today bipartisan legislation to allow for Statewide regulation of New Jersey's ride sharing industry.

"This legislation makes it easier for this innovative business model to conduct business in our state, creating earning opportunities for our residents and providing transportation services that are already in high demand," Governor Christie said. "This law ensures app-based ride services abide by safety and service standards, protecting riders, motorists and our roadways through commonsense drug, alcohol, inspection and background screenings, and requiring adequate insurance policies."

BILL SIGNINGS:
AS for A-3695/SS for S-2179 (Lagana, Singleton, Wisniewski, DeCroce/Sarlo, Kyrillos) - Regulates transportation network companies
A-3696/S-2315 (Singleton, Lagana, Wisniewski, Vainieri Huttle, Moriarty/Sarlo, A.R. Bucco) - Eliminates sales and use tax on certain transportation services provided by a limousine operator

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