1. Do drivers for Uber, Lyft, and other services have to obtain special certifications to offer rides?

Unfortunately (in our view), no. Uber and Lyft require a minimum age of 21, at least a year of driving experience, a valid driver’s license, current insurance, and a clean, reliable vehicle. Other than that, drivers need no special certifications or training to drive for either company. If you get a ride from an Uber or Lyft vehicle, you should expect no greater safety precautions than you would expect from any other driver, and no safer vehicle than any other, either.