The legislation would require companies like Uber and Lyft to close the gap between the amount drivers earn and the amount customers are charged.
SEATTLE — With the 2026 FIFA World Cup coming to Seattle, a state senator has sponsored a bill that would cap the costs of rideshares during major events in Washington.
“This bill protects riders, and it protects drivers to make sure they can share fairly in the economic activity generated by large scale events,” said Sen. Emily Alvarado (D-Seattle).
Under Senate Bill 5600, riders of services like Uber and Lyft could only be charged 20% more than the amount drivers
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