In an abrupt U-turn, California Governor Jerry Brown's administration has rescinded a regulation that required drivers for ride-hailing companies like Lyft and Uber to get commercial licenses for their vehicles. Capital Public Radio's Ben Adler explains what happened.
State Backtracks On Lyft, Uber Regulations
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