It's official: NY ride-hailing law takes effect June 29

Show Caption Hide Caption Video: Uber, Lyft to get June 29 start in NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo's spokesman says the governor will sign a bill that will fast-track Uber, Lyft and other ride-hailing apps in New York.

ALBANY — New York's ride-hailing law will take effect June 29 after Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill late Monday to push the start date before the July 4 holiday.

But how quickly will major ride-hailing companies like Uber and Lyft expand across the state? It remains to be seen.

The bill, which lawmakers approved last month, moved the effective date of New York's new ride-hailing law up 10 days, opening the door for Uber and Lyft to operate across the Empire State in time to transport holiday revelers.

It's not yet clear, however, how widespread the companies' services will be on launch day, particularly in areas outside of upstate's biggest cities and the New York City suburbs.

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In a statement, Uber spokeswoman Alix Anfang said the company will launch June 29.

The company has expressed a desire to be statewide as soon as practicable and its app is expected to be available statewide on launch day, but its unclear what service in the early days will look like.

"We can’t wait to bring Uber to upstate and the suburbs where residents have been demanding it,” Anfang said.

Lyft, meanwhile, hasn't fully detailed its roll-out plans, particularly when it comes to which cities and regions will see service first. A spokeswoman declined comment.

New York's original ride-hailing law had been set to take effect 90 days after the state's $153 billion budget was approved.

But lawmakers and Cuomo approved the budget more than a week after its March 31 due date, which meant the ride-hailing law wouldn't take effect until July 8 — after Independence Day.

The bill signed Monday changed that, making the law take effect for a June 29 launch.

Cuomo signed the bill without comment. On Tuesday, three state agencies adopted emergency regulations ride-hailing companies will have to follow.

Companies like Uber and Lyft allow users to summon a ride using a smartphone application, with payment handled directly on the app.

The companies already operate in New York City under the city's taxi laws.

The state's new ride-hailing law will set up a statewide regulatory system that allows drivers outside New York City to use their personal vehicles and non-commercial driver's license while working. It also set minimum insurance requirements for the companies and allowed them to purchase "pooled" coverage for their drivers.

The bill to move up ride-hailing's start date was sponsored by Sen. Michael Ranzenhofer, R-Amherst, Erie County, and Assemblyman Kevin Cahill, D-Kingston.