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SB 1348

Transportation network companies; publishing and disclosure requirements, effective date.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ghazala Hashmi and 2 co-sponsors

Governor vetoed bill requiring rideshare companies to publicly disclose driver earnings, safety data, and operational metrics; Senate failed to override veto.

Senate sustained Governor's veto
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Bill Summary · SB 1348

Legislative bill overview

SB 1348 would have required transportation network companies (TNCs) like Uber and Lyft to publish and disclose specific operational data, including information about driver earnings, safety metrics, and service availability. The bill aimed to increase transparency and accountability in Virginia's rideshare industry.

Why is this important

Transparency requirements for TNCs affect millions of Virginians who use rideshare services and thousands who work as drivers. Greater disclosure could inform consumers about service quality and safety, help workers understand industry practices, and provide policymakers with data to evaluate worker protections and public safety outcomes.

Potential points of contention

  • Business burden and competitiveness: TNCs argued that extensive data collection and publication requirements create operational costs and competitive disadvantages compared to traditional taxi services
  • Data privacy concerns: Questions arose about what driver and rider information could be disclosed without violating privacy or creating security risks
  • Definition and scope ambiguity: Disagreement existed over which specific metrics should be published and what constitutes meaningful disclosure versus burdensome reporting

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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