Sen. Tuberville Pushes UBER Act: English Tests For Uber/Lyft Drivers Tied To Immigration

Sen. Tommy Tuberville is promoting the Understanding Basic English Requirements (UBER) Act to require English reading and speaking proficiency for rideshare and delivery drivers. He frames the measure as a safety and immigration initiative, citing existing CDL English standards, alleged license/visa sharing among migrants, and concerns that gig platforms attract unauthorized workers. The proposal would effectively condition state licensing and platform eligibility on passing English tests for Uber, Lyft, and delivery services.