Lyft, Uber To Cover Legal Fees For Drivers Sued Under Texas Abortion Law

Dallas TX

04 September, 2021

10:33 AM

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CBS Dallas/Fort Worth September 4, 2021 Ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft say they will cover the legal fees of any driver who is sued under the new law prohibiting most abortions in Texas. The Texas law bans abortions once medical professionals can detect cardiac activity, usually around six weeks and often before women know they're pregnant. The Supreme Court voted 5-4 to deny an emergency appeal from abortion providers and others that sought to block enforcement of the law that went into effect Sept. 1. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.