Six Nebraska women legislators say federal rideshare safety proposal could jeopardize safety

Six Nebraska state lawmakers joined more than 275 legislators in opposing a provision they say could jeopardize driver and passenger safety.

By: Zach Wendling

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: June 17, 2026

Words: 912

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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LINCOLN — Six Nebraska women state lawmakers joined more than 275 legislators nationwide in urging U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson to remove a provision they say could jeopardize safety for Uber, Lyft and other ride-hailing app drivers and passengers.

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