A New Mexico judge is refusing to bar a ride-hailing service from operating in the state, saying the authority of state regulators is unclear.
The Santa Fe New Mexican reports that state District Judge Raymond Ortiz declined Thursday to enforce a cease-and-desist issued against Lyft by the state Public Regulation Commission six months ago.
Ortiz said he doesn't have jurisdiction over Lyft because the commission hasn't yet decided whether it has regulatory authority over Lyft and another company, Uber.
Both companies use smartphone technology to line up passengers for the companies' contracted drivers. Those drivers use their own vehicles to provide rides.
The companies compete with traditional cab companies, which are regulated by the commission.
Information from: Santa Fe New Mexican.
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