Is the pending fingerprint bill for Uber drivers in Mass an effective safety protocol for passengers or just a deterrent for qualified future applicants?

Boston.com article says the biggest concern about Uber have revolved around passenger safety which makes fingerprinting an important security measure. Uber officials claim drivers may be less likely to follow through with an application if they have to physically go somewhere to get fingerprinted, rather than simply entering information online, which is how Uber’s current background check process works. Read article here, (http://bit.ly/1Vmtdiq).