Uber’s new car-leasing pilot the next frontier for regulators?

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SET PICK UP: Uber is rolling out a new car leasing program for their drivers, while trying to stay ahead of government regulations.

By Lou Ann Anderson | Watchdog Arena

Uber recently rolled out a company-owned car-leasing program, Xchange Leasing, in select markets. This action, along with pending lawsuits against Uber, show that as the innovative transportation network company’s (TNC) business model continues to evolve, government remains a major player in how things will shake out.