03.26.2026 Uber presents its case for auto insurance reform in New York
Since Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that she wants to address New York’s high auto insurance rates, there’s been a clash of deep-pocketed interest groups on each side of the issue.
In one corner is the ride-sharing app Uber. In the other corner is the New York State Trial Lawyers Association.
But beyond the rhetoric, New York does indeed have some of the highest insurance premium costs in the nation. The question is will the governor’s proposals mean more money in the pockets of consumers?

