The city of Des Moines is considering tough new rules for Uber and other transportation companies.A public meeting was held Wednesday evening at the main Downtown Library at 1000 Grand Ave. on the proposed ordinance, which Uber calls the toughest in the country. About 50 people attended.Uber offers rides like a taxi service using their app to connect riders with drivers and complete payment through the app. It started service in the Des Moines metro in September.Taxi companies said Uber doesn't have to follow the sames regulations they do, which they call unfair.City officials said the new rules would require Uber drivers to have an insurance policy, local and national background check and a class D driver's licence (noncommercial - chauffeur) among other rules.The proposed rules will first be considered by the city council at a meeting in a couple weeks. Comments and concerns from the meeting Wednesday will be sent to the city council.Look for updates on the meeting on KCCI-TV, kcci.com and on our mobile website and apps.

The city of Des Moines is considering tough new rules for Uber and other transportation companies.

A public meeting was held Wednesday evening at the main Downtown Library at 1000 Grand Ave. on the proposed ordinance, which Uber calls the toughest in the country. About 50 people attended.


Uber offers rides like a taxi service using their app to connect riders with drivers and complete payment through the app. It started service in the Des Moines metro in September.

Taxi companies said Uber doesn't have to follow the sames regulations they do, which they call unfair.

City officials said the new rules would require Uber drivers to have an insurance policy, local and national background check and a class D driver's licence (noncommercial - chauffeur) among other rules.

The proposed rules will first be considered by the city council at a meeting in a couple weeks. Comments and concerns from the meeting Wednesday will be sent to the city council.

Look for updates on the meeting on KCCI-TV, kcci.com and on our mobile website and apps.