TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Ride-hailing company Uber says it is pulling out of Kansas after the state Legislature overrode Gov. Sam Brownback’s veto of new regulations.

The company said in a statement shortly after Tuesday’s House vote that it was ceasing operations in the state. Both legislative chambers comfortably surpassed the two-thirds majority votes needed for the override.

Uber’s statement said it was saddened by the loss of jobs and transportation choice for consumers.

The measure requires drivers for ride-hailing companies to undergo state background checks and hold additional auto insurance coverage.

Uber connects drivers to riders through a mobile app, and was operating in Wichita and Kansas City.

The Uber app displayed a message saying “KANSAS JUST SHUT DOWN UBER” to Kansas users after the Senate vote.

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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Republican-controlled Kansas Senate has overridden GOP Gov. Sam Brownback’s veto of a bill imposing new regulations on ride-hailing companies like Uber.

The Senate’s vote Tuesday was 34-5. Supporters had seven more votes than the necessary two-thirds majority.

Supporters expected the House vote on overriding the veto by Tuesday evening.

The measure would require drivers for ride-hailing companies to undergo Kansas Bureau of Investigation background checks. They’d also need additional auto insurance coverage beyond the $1 million Uber offers when drivers are logged into its network or transporting passengers.

Uber had said the measure would push it out of the state.

Uber connects drivers to riders through a mobile app. It was operating in Wichita and the Kansas City area and expanded after Brownback’s veto to four other communities.