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California will require fingerprint screening for Uber drivers to provide rideshares to minors

California is introducing new requirements aimed at protecting young passengers traveling alone in taxis and rideshares.

The California Public Utilities Commission is requiring drivers to pass a fingerprint background check in order to provide a ride to an unaccompanied minor. Uber has historically pushed back against fingerprinting drivers, arguing that the additional burden would discourage participation in the rideshare service and that its own safety guards are sufficient. Meta is testing an expanded version of its analytics feature, which will show users stats for specific Threads posts, Adam Mosseri said in an update.

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