Uber is Responsible for $192 Million in Economic Impact in 2014, Vote NO on HB 4075
Tuesday, Nov 18, 2014 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] Public policy is one area where lawmakers can send a message to entrepreneurs that Illinois is the place to nurture and grow their business. Illinois should continue to establish and embrace a climate where businesses can succeed or fail based on the merits of their ideas. Opportunity exists to foster innovation and competition, to the benefit of consumers throughout the state. While ridesharing in Illinois is only three years old, Uber is already making a significant impact in Chicago. $192,000,000 in economic impact for the City of Chicago in 2014 500 new Chicago headquarters jobs to be added by the end of 2016 2,900 full-time equivalent jobs created in 2014 95% of uberX partners live in neighborhoods and suburbs underserved by taxis Sustain the HB 4075 veto to provide new, innovative transportation options across the state while growing the Illinois economy. To learn more about ridesharing and HB 4075, visit http://blog.uber.com/2014/11/13/uberx-belongs-in-illinois-sustain-the-hb4075-veto/.
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