Lawmakers look to end 'common carrier' exemption for ride-share companies twill
House Bill 2231 would classify ride-shares as"common carriers," meaning the companies can be held liable, rather than just the drivers, for accidents or injuries to passengers. Currently in Illinois,"common carriers" include taxicabs, railways and elevators, among others.
State Sen. Robert Martwick, a Chicago Democrat who is the bill's sponsor, said the amendment changed some opponents' positions on the legislation to neutral. Lyft, in particular, has shifted its stance as a result of the amendment, Martwick said. The company also claimed the common carrier classification could increase ridership costs and create unspecified"barriers" for drivers joining the company.
Clark Kaericher, senior vice president of government affairs at the Illinois Chamber, said the amended measure ensures ride-share companies don't have to fight for the right to keep conducting business in Illinois each year. The Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, a supporter of the bill, pushed back against the concern over costs.
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