Governor Bryant Signs Rideshare Legislation into Law
JACKSON, Miss. - Recognizing the importance of providing protections for commercial rideshare drivers, passengers and the public, Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant signed HB 1381 which closes the insurance coverage gaps associated with ridesharing, according to the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI). House Bill 1381 is a common sense approach to regulating transportation network companies (TNCs) by requiring drivers to have insurance coverage from the time the app is turned on, until it’s turned off. The bill becomes effective July 1, 2016. “This new law will