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 so-called “heartbeat law” bans abortions once medical professionals can detect cardiac activity – usually around six weeks and often before women know they are pregnant.
The law gives citizens the right to file civil suits and collect damages against anyone aiding an abortion -- including those who transport women to clinics.
Lyft said it has created a fund to cover 100 percent of the legal fees for drivers sued under the law while driving on its platform.
