Ride-hailing companies Uber, Lyft won't testify before Congress - report

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Uber Technologies Inc and Lyft Inc have declined to appear at a U.S. House of Representatives hearing on Wednesday on issues relating to the ride-hailing industry, the Washington Post reported, citing company and congressional sources. The two ride-hailing companies had been asked to appear as part of a House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee inquiry on safety and labour practices as lawmakers seek to prepare legislation that will impact the industry.The head..