Uber burns rubber out of Kansas, citing 'unbalanced, backward regulations'

Company quits after state lawmakers voted through legislation that would force Uber to carry out background checks and carry additional car insurance

"Kansas just shut down Uber, no pickups effective immediately," was the message sent to Uber users in Kansas after state lawmakers voted through legislation that would force the company to carry out background checks on its drivers and carry additional car insurance.

The controversial car service company said on Tuesday it would cease operations in Kansas immediately after state lawmakers vote for laws requiring Uber, and other taxi apps, to carry out background checks through the Kansas bureau of investigation and hold additional auto insurance coverage when they have Uber turned on in their cars.