Bill language that would allow for ride-hailing companies such as Uber in Nevada is back after a similar proposal failed a Senate vote last month.
Senators agreed Thursday to add a major amendment to Assembly Bill 175, a bill that changes rules about lawsuits in taxicab crashes. The Senate is expected to vote on the amended bill soon.
The amendment revives many of the provisions of hard-fought Senate Bill 439, which would create regulations for so-called "transportation network companies" that allow people to hail a ride using a smartphone. SB439 failed when Democrats opposed it.
The new language removes a proposed 25-cent-per-ride surcharge, and instead places a 3% tax on the total fare for rides through a cab company or a ride-hailing company.
It also changes provisions about insurance and background checks. (AP)
