The Safe and Private Rides Act requires ride-sharing companies like Uber and Lyft to notify passengers when drivers have cameras recording inside their vehicles and to give passengers the option to decline rides with cameras present. Drivers must register any passenger-recording cameras with their transportation network company, and companies cannot keep or share recordings except to report crimes, handle insurance claims, or enforce service agreements. The legislation applies to all ride-sharing platforms that use digital networks to connect drivers and passengers and takes effect 180 days after enactment. The Federal Trade Commission will enforce the law and treat violations as unfair or deceptive business practices, though companies that follow the rules are protected from liability for drivers who violate them. The bill does not apply to non-profit carpools or government-provided transportation services.
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