Rideshare Liability Measure Qualifies for State Ballot

Rideshare Liability Measure Qualifies for State Ballot

Southern California voters will have a chance in November to weigh in on a proposed measure that would expand rideshare company liability and impose new safety requirements aimed at preventing sexual misconduct. Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber announced Wednesday that a proposed statewide ballot measure has gathered enough valid signatures to qualify for the Nov. 3, 2026, general election ballot. The initiative would classify rideshare compa…

Rideshare Liability Measure Qualifies for 2026 Ballot

LOS ANGELES — California voters will decide this November whether rideshare companies should face expanded legal liability for sexual misconduct committed against passengers or drivers.

Rideshare liability measure qualifies for November ballot

A driver displays Lyft and Uber stickers on his front windshield as he drops off a passenger in downtown Los Angeles, Jan. 12, 2016.(Associated Press)Southern California voters will have a chance in November to weigh in on a proposed measure that would expand rideshare company liability and impose new safety requirements aimed at preventing sexual misconduct.Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber announced Wednesday that a proposed statewide ballot…