The Chicago City Council has approved a measure to regulate rideshare companies such as Uber X, Lyft and SideCar. Unlike taxi drivers, people offering rides with these services use their personal cars, which do not have to be registered with or inspected by the city. The drivers also do not have to undergo training or licensing as public chauffeurs and there are no additional insurance requirements. Aldermen voted 34-10 in favor of the new regulations.
Once the ordinance goes into effect in 90 days, companies whose driver workforce averages more than 20 hours per person each week will face stronger oversight, including a requirement that all drivers obtain chauffeur’s licenses. Rideshare companies will also have to obtain $1 million in commercial auto liability coverage.
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