Ride-sharing Provisions
September 5, 2014
There are multiple providers of ride-sharing transportation; while many of their requirements are similar, there are differences among them. The following chart provides information on three of the most popular and well-known ride-sharing providers.
| RIDE-SHARING PROVISIONS | |||
| Provisions | UberX | Sidecar | Lyft |
| Age of Driver | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Background Check | Yes; screens driving records. None of the following are allowed: dui, hit and runs, fatal accidents, reckless driving, violent crimes, sexual offenses, gun related violation, resisting/evading arrest, driving without insurance or has a suspended license within past 3 years. CA no dui in past 10 years. | Zero tolerance drug/alcohol use; screens for driving violations, DUI, sexual assault and other criminal offenses. | Yes. None of the following are allowed: violent crimes, sex offenses, theft, property damage, felonies, drug related offenses Zero tolerance drug and alcohol; Provides photo of driver and car once ride accepted. |
| Have License | Yes | Have license more than one year; In Ca., must have Ca. license. | Driving record check; no duis/drug related violations, no more than 2 moving violations in past 3 years, no major violations in past 3 years (driving on suspended license, 21+ over limit); no extreme infractions (hit-and-run, felonies); License must be in-state, have for at least one year; Clean driving record. |
| Have Insurance | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Vehicle | Mid/full size; 4-door; Excellent condition | Registered and insured; 2000 or newer; 2 or 4-door; Great condition | 2000 or newer in good working condition; 4 door; Current registration |
| Vehicles Inspected | No | No | Yes-19 point inspection |
| Who Sets Price | UberX | Driver-can adjust rates as desired. | Lyft |
| Extras | Drivers can advertise extras such as snacks, water available to riders; Rides GPS tracked Riders can select driver, car, extras, closest driver, price. | Must pass phone screen, in-person meeting, go through driver orientation including test drive. | |
| Ratings | Passengers rate drivers. | Passengers rate drivers. | Two ways; drivers rate passengers, passengers rate drivers. If driver falls below 4.6 out of 5, can no longer drive for Lyft. |
| Insurance Provided | $1 million liability; UM/UIM-BI; compulsory PIP when required; Comp/coll follows personal vehicle; Contingent coverage when looking for a fare 50/100/25. | $1 million liability for pd and bi ; $50,000 collision coverage when on active ride. | $1 million liability for pd/bi passengers/3rd parties; Contingent comp/coll $2,500 deductible max $50,000; $1 million UM/UIM; Contingent liability 50/100/25 from time driver signs on until accepts ride request. |
| Percentage Taken by Company | 20% | Ability to keep 100% of earnings when establish network of riders. | 20% |
| Area | 45 countries, 93 U.S. cities | San Francisco, LA, Long Beach, San Diego, Seattle, Chicago, Charlotte, Boston, DC | 64 U.S. cities |