Spanberger signs rideshare safety bills tightening driver-checks, in-app protections

By: Markus Schmidt

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: May 1, 2026

Words: 1,041

Last Updated: 2 months, 4 weeks ago

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Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed legislation aimed at tightening safety standards for rideshare services in Virginia, accelerating new requirements for driver vetting, identity verification and in-ride protections.

The two measures — House Bills 1273, sponsored by Del. Jackie Glass, D-Norfolk, and HB 1469 by Del. Lily Franklin, D-Montgomery — target companies such as Uber and Lyft and the drivers who use their platforms, with advocates saying the changes close gaps in screening …

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