I hope this has a big impact on Uber even outside of Kansas. I think any customer would prefer background checks for drivers. Being defiant against them is jus

I hope this has a big impact on Uber even outside of Kansas. I think any customer would prefer background checks for drivers. Being defiant against them is just bad PR. Background checks cost $20, or if you go through a channeler because you want your results in a couple days, you can pay $50.. This is a tiny price to pay for the safety of thousands of passengers, not to mention it wouldn't cost them anything, as they could defer the cost to the drivers as a part of the application process. Trying to skimp out on insurance also goes further to show a wanton disregard for passenger safety.