Should ride-service drivers (like Uber and Lyft) have to pass a fingerprint background check?

I live in Austin. I don't use Uber much at home, but when I did, it was very convenient. I haven't missed it too much, but I know other residents that used it regularly do. I have heard of a few replacement companies, but have never used them or heard of any one that has. I'm also on the fence about this. On one hand, I would never be completely comfortable with my wife using Uber by herself. With that said, I don't necessarily feel comfortable with her getting in a cab by herself either. In theory, running prints is great, but I'm not sure it's going to change whether or not people use those companies.

Here's a compromise: Uber and Lyft should have contracts with the fingerprinting locations (who are privately owned I believe) for lower rates. The drivers should pay for their fingerprinting up front and after completing a certain number of rides (maybe 5), Uber and Lyft reimburses them for the cost. That way drivers are serious about wanting to drive, the city gets what they want and it mitigates the financial burden on the companies.

Uber and Lyft won't budge because if they do it in Austin, it'll cause a trickle affect in every city they're in.