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For over three decades, Citizen Action/Illinois has fought hard to protect consumers at both at the state and national levels.

Back in June, the Illinois General Assembly passed HB 4075 & 5331, bipartisan legislation that would provide basic consumer protections to passengers who use ridesharing companies, like making sure drivers have comprehensive police background checks, drug tests and carry sufficient insurance in case of an accident.

We support this legislation and believe it provides critical transportation protections for thousands of riders and drivers throughout Illinois. Unfortunately, Governor Quinn vetoed the bills.

Ride-sharing companies claim that following these basic consumer protection requirements will destroy their business model in Illinois.

Yet in California, Uber and Lyft have agreed to new insurance provisions that are higher than what is proposed in Illinois.

In New York City, Uber and Lyft are licensed and carry full commercial insurance for 100% of their vehicles.

Uber and Lyft adapted their ridesharing models to protect consumers in other states and cities and are doing great business. They should do the same for consumers in Illinois.

Override Governor Quinn’s veto of HB 4075 & 5331 and provide common sense statewide protections for all Illinoisans.