RIDE-SHARING PROVISIONS

Provisions

UberX

Sidecar

Lyft

Age of Driver

21

21

21

Background Check

Yes; screens driving records. None of the following are allowed: dui, hit and runs, fatal accidents, reckless driving, violent crimes, sexual offenses, gun related violation, resisting/evading arrest, driving without insurance or has a suspended license within past 3 years. CA no dui in past 10 years.

Zero tolerance drug/alcohol use;
screens for driving violations, DUI, sexual assault and other criminal offenses.

Yes. None of the following are allowed:
violent crimes, sex offenses, theft, property damage, felonies, drug related offenses
Zero tolerance drug and alcohol;
Provides photo of driver and car once ride accepted.

Have License

Yes

Have license more than one year;
In Ca., must have Ca. license.

Driving record check;
no duis/drug related violations, no more than 2 moving violations in past 3 years, no major violations in past 3 years (driving on suspended license, 21+ over limit); no extreme infractions (hit-and-run, felonies);
License must be in-state, have for at least one year;
Clean driving record.

Have Insurance

Yes

Yes

Yes

Vehicle

Mid/full size;
4-door;
Excellent condition

Registered and insured;
2000 or newer;
2 or 4-door;
Great condition

2000 or newer in good working condition;
4 door;
Current registration

Vehicles Inspected

No

No

Yes-19 point inspection

Who Sets Price

UberX

Driver-can adjust rates as desired.

Lyft

Extras

Drivers can advertise extras such as snacks, water available to riders;
Rides GPS tracked
Riders can select driver, car, extras, closest driver, price.

Must pass phone screen, in-person meeting, go through driver orientation including test drive.

Ratings

Passengers rate drivers.

Passengers rate drivers.

Two ways; drivers rate passengers, passengers rate drivers. If driver falls below 4.6 out of 5, can no longer drive for Lyft.

Insurance Provided

$1 million liability; UM/UIM-BI; compulsory PIP when required;
Comp/coll follows personal vehicle;
Contingent coverage when looking for a fare 50/100/25.

$1 million liability for pd and bi ;
$50,000 collision coverage when on active ride.

$1 million liability for pd/bi passengers/3rd parties;
Contingent comp/coll $2,500 deductible max $50,000;
$1 million UM/UIM;
Contingent liability 50/100/25 from time driver signs on until accepts ride request.

Percentage Taken by Company

20%

Ability to keep 100% of earnings when establish network of riders.

20%

Area

45 countries, 93 U.S. cities

San Francisco, LA, Long Beach, San Diego, Seattle, Chicago, Charlotte, Boston, DC

64 U.S. cities