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Supporters say the measure would ensure greater passenger safety by allowing those injured in an Uber or Lyft to file a liability claim against the company, not just the driver.
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A bill pending in Springfield would make rideshare companies as liable for passenger safety as taxis.
Ride-share mogul Uber warned Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson and the Democratic National Convention about legislation in Springfield enhancing driver liability.
Ride-share companies such as Uber and Lyft would be subject to the same level of liability as other forms of public transportation under a measure moving through the General Assembly.
Ride-share companies such as Uber and Lyft would be subject to the same level of liability as other forms of public transportation under a measure moving through the General Assembly.