Ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft will begin to be offered at the end of the month in the Upstate region.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation and announced on Tuesday new regulations have been issued by multiple state agencies to allow ride sharing services to begin June 29, expediting it by 10 days to allow for ride sharing over the Fourth of July Weekend.

“Extending ride sharing across New York is a matter of fairness that brings new transportation options and — with it — new economic opportunity and innovation,” Cuomo said in a statement. “This framework provides for a fair, safe and compressive ride sharing system that will benefit communities in every corner of this state.”

For passengers, regulations require that the fare or estimated fare be provided on the ride sharing app to the customer before the ride begins. The app must display: a photo of the driver; the make, model and color of the vehicle; and the vehicle’s license plate number.

In the statement, Cuomo also said ride sharing vehicles must also display a prominent emblem on the passenger side of the vehicle’s front windshield to verify to passengers the company they work for.

The state Department of Motor Vehicles is required to establish complaint procedures for license violations of ride sharing companies. Additionally, ride sharing companies must establish a process for consumer complaints.

In order to become an approved ride sharing company, an application must be completed and submitted to DMV and companies must have an app to connect with riders. There is a $100,000 application fee, $90,000 of which is refunded if the company is not approved. There is also an annual renewal fee of $60,000.

Companies must also complete a $100,000 application fee, $90,000 of which is refunded if the company is not approved. There is also an annual renewal fee of $60,000.

Ride sharing companies will have to provide vehicle liability insurance for $1.25 million whenever a passenger is being driven and companies must provide workers compensation coverage for their drivers.

Companies are also required to adopt anti-discrimination policies for all passengers, including those with disabilities. The New York State Transportation Network Company Accessibility Task Force will analyze and advise companies on how to maximize effective and integrated services for persons with disabilities, Cuomo said.

Ride share companies seeking more information on how to become authorized to offer services are encouraged to visit the DMV website for an application.

In order to drive for ride sharing companies, people must pass a criminal background check before they can transport passengers, which includes a review of their driving record. Ride share companies then must enroll the drivers in DMV’s License Event Notification System, which tracks and reports traffic ticket convictions, suspensions, revocations, reinstatements and other events.

In the statement, Cuomo said anyone wishing to become employed in the industry must contact the ride sharing companies. Drivers must also have a valid license issued by DMV and be at least 19 years old. DMV does not have specific vehicle requirements, but, Cuomo said, the ride sharing companies may set standards.