CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Assembly members are airing their concerns about a bill that would allow ride-hailing companies such as Uber in Nevada.
The Assembly Ways and Means Committee held an informational hearing Tuesday on AB175, although the bill doesn't need a vote of approval from the panel.
The bill would create regulations for "transportation network companies" that allow people to hail a ride using a smartphone. It passed the Senate in an 18-1 vote on Monday.
Democratic Assemblywoman Marilyn Kirkpatrick said she was concerned that ride-hailing companies could poach cab business and affect revenue flowing to the state.
Democratic Assemblywoman Teresa Benitez-Thompson asked whether the money earned by ride-hailing companies' drivers would be enough to keep them off public assistance.
Proponents say the bill could raise $72 million for Nevada over two years.
