House bill aims to curtail fake Uber and Lyft drivers

Members of Congress are asking ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft to improve safety and clean up their act.
They introduced a bill that would help riders confirm that a driver is legitimate and not a fake driver hoping to do harm.
The bill was inspired by college student Sami Josephson who was kidnapped and murdered after getting into a car that she thought was her Uber ride. It was discussed at a legislative hearing Wednesday. Representatives from Uber and Lyft did not attend.
The bill would