Rideshare dynamic pricing measure narrowed, returned to final round

A bill on final reading that would prohibit rideshare companies from using dynamic pricing during a state of emergency was returned to select file Feb. 27 and amended to apply only when the emergency affects transportation.

Current law prohibits transportation network companies such as Uber and Lyft from using dynamic pricing statewide during any state of emergency declared by the governor.

As amended on general file, LB771, sponsored by Lincoln Sen. Beau Ballard, would prohibit dynamic pricing for seven days after the governor declares a state of emergency.

Senators voted to return the bill to select file to consider an amendment offered by Sen. John Fredrickson of Omaha. It instead would prohibit dynamic pricing for seven days after an emergency declaration when the emergency affects the transportation of people, goods or equipment.

After adopting Fredrickson’s amendment on a vote of 46-0, lawmakers advanced LB771 to final reading by voice vote.