If Uber Becomes a Reality in Montana this Year, What Legal Issues Will It Present?
The Montana Legislature has passed a law opening the door for Uber, the smartphone app-based ride- sharing service, to begin doing business in the state. The new law did away with provisions of existing law that gave taxi and limousine companies the ability to block competition. In addition, it established a specific type of vehicle operator’s license that covers rideshare providers. Uber brings together a patchwork of everyday drivers, via smartphone, who can be called upon at a moment’s notice to provide a ride to a customer. As with most human endeavors, the advent of ride-sharing services will be accompanied by legal issues that will impact Montanans. Legal concerns can be
July 21, 2015
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