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The ridesharing debate in Hillsborough County just took a slight detour. The Public Transportation commission . Did vote on some rule changes wednesday. But they also made some concessions. And the battle. Is still far from over. walter the ptc voted to have ridesharing drivers get mandatory background checks. Their cars also cant be older than ten years. And the companies and drivers must have car insurance. And annual inspections. The ptc also got rid of the most controversial requirements. Asking drivers to wait seven minutes call. And having a minimum fare of seven dollars. Uber and lyft threaten to leave the area if the changes go through. The ptc will still have to hold a public hearing on the changes next month. And if they pass again. Uber and lyft could require another meeting, with . State officials. Port richey is the first city in pasco county to decri ....