NJ-GOV: Uber spends millions backing Fulop (D), Sherrill (D), Ciattarelli (R) in primary [View all]

Uber is spending millions on primary races this summer in a push to end high insurance costs for rideshare companies in New Jersey.

The spending is part of an ongoing push from Uber to end the insurance requirements, including a five-figure digital ad campaign earlier this month. The company has claimed that 33% of fares in New Jersey go directly to covering high insurance costs. Uber was also among the sponsors of the New Jersey Globe’s gubernatorial primary debates earlier this month.

“The cost of rideshare in New Jersey has become too expensive for many, and that is largely due to state-mandated insurance requirements,” Uber spokesperson Freddi Goldstein said in a statement. “We’re supporting candidates who are committed to making New Jersey more affordable – even if it means taking on special interests to do so.”

Uber’s PAC, Fair & Affordable New Jersey, gave $1 million to Workers for a Better New Jersey, a super PAC supporting Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop’s campaign for governor. A source close to Uber told the New Jersey Globe the company’s PAC sent $500k to Stand Together NJ, a super PAC supporting Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill, and another $500k to Kitchen Table Conservatives, a super PAC supporting Republican Jack Ciattarelli.



https://newjerseyglobe.com/campaigns/uber-spends-millions-on-primary-including-1m-behind-fulop/