Need a ride somewhere in the Hudson Valley? You may be able to grab a ride from Uber in the near future.

The Times Herald Record is reporting that two local legislators are proposing a bill that would pave the way for riide-sharing companies to expand into our area. As of now, businesses like Uber and Lyft are only allowed to operate within the confines of New York City. That could all change thanks to Kingston Assemblyman Kevin Cahill and Milford Senaor, James Seward.

Ride-sharing services operate by allowing drivers to use their own vehicles to taxi customers from place to place in their spare time. Customers request a ride on a smartphone app which then signals local cars in the area who may be available to drive them to their destination. The bill is aimed at addressing insurance concerns that would allow non-taxi drivers the ability to participate.

A spokesperson for Uber told the Record that adding their service to Upstate New York would bring "untapped economic opportunity and job growth."

We want to know what you think. Would you use a service like Uber or Lyft if it became available in the Hudson Valley?

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