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HIGHER EDIICATION RICH F U N I E FIINKE NYSt NAThGOVSenator 55TH DIstrict

June 13 2016

Governor Andrew M. CuomoNY S Capitol Building

Albany NY 12224

Honorable John J. FlanaganSenator Majority LeaderNew York State SenateNY S Capitol Building Room 332Albany NY 12247

Speaker Carl HeastieSpeaker of the New York State Assembly

Room 93 2 LO BAlbany NY 12248

Dear Governor Cuomo Majority Leader Flanagan and Speaker Heastie

As this years legislative session nears its end it is imperative that we come together topass a bill that would benefit communities l ike ours across Upstate New York. We believe thattaking legislative action to allow ridesharing would help grow jobs and the economy in cities andtowns throughout the state.

Senator Sewards version of the insurance only b il l has broad support from stakeholders.It sets insurance requirements for ridesharing up to 20 times as stringent as those followed bylocal t ax i companies while also ensuring that localities can regulate other critical issues relatedto ridesharing as t hey see fit.

Services like Uber and Lyft are allowed to operate in nearly every other State in thecountry and in hundreds of cities around the globe. However residents and visitors in vitalUpstate cities like Rochester and Syracuse still dont h av e th e same access Continued inactionwould mean our communities w ill m iss o ut on significant economic opportunities from the jobs

that would be created for drivers to the new transit options that would help attract investment tothe added benefit of making our roads safer for everyone.

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Plainly put our friends and neighbors want this A recent Siena Poll showed that Upstateresidents overwhelmingly support bringing ridesharing to our communities Th e people havespoken No w it is up to the legislature to l is ten and take action

We respectfully request your support in delivering solution that would authorizeridesharing and grow jobs improve transportation and enhance quality of life across UpstaEeNew York

Sincerely

Senator Rich Funke

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