New Ordinance Gives Ridesharing a Green Light

Mayor Chris Beutler today said a proposed new ordinance on ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft would exempt them from the City's taxicab ordinance and resolve any questions over their legality in Lincoln. The ordinance will be introduced at the City Council meeting Monday, September 25, with a public hearing October 2 and a vote October 16. "City officials have closely monitored this growing industry over the last couple of years and have had no reports of problems," Mayor Beutler said.