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Build America 250 Act could shield Uber, Lyft from driver-negligence lawsuits

A proposed federal change would extend a law that blocks negligence suits against rental-car companies to ride-hailing and delivery platforms.

Published May 26, 2026, 9:46 AM EDT | WFMZZ

A federal law that currently preempts lawsuits against rental car companies based on drivers' negligence may be expanded to cover ride-hailing and on-demand delivery companies. If enacted, the change would affect companies such as Uber, Lyft and DoorDash.