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June 23, 2016

Uber, Lyft fine print: ride at your own risk

  • Both Uber and Lyft carry $1 million in liability insurance that covers each driver while en route to pick up a passenger or while carrying one.
    • By TOM KRISHER
    AP Auto Writer

    DETROIT — When you catch a ride using Uber or Lyft, you do so at your own risk.

    Under terms and conditions that riders agree to — but few read — at sign up, the app-based ride-hailing companies say they aren't legally liable for the safety of their drivers or the quality of their services. That's because the drivers are independent contractors, not employees.


     
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