The New York State Senate has passed a bill that would allow ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft to operate outside of New York City. The senate legislation would collect less taxes than the governor’s proposal, taxing riders by 2 percent instead of 5.5 percent and get rid of a 4 percent sales tax on transactions. The new revenue would be used for infrastructure projects. Senator Fred Akshar voted in favor of the measure, saying ride-sharing services would improve the quality of life for the Southern Tier and give residents more job opportunities. The Senate bill would require background checks for drivers and zero-tolerance drug and alcohol polices. It will now be considered by the Assembly.
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