* This may be more a face-saver than a major compromise…

Two key lawmakers agreed Thursday to work on a new package of ride-sharing regulations that would require background checks of drivers and a minimum of $1 million in insurance coverage when carrying passengers.

The move means sponsoring Rep. Mike Zalewski and Sen. Tony Munoz will not seek an override of Gov. Pat Quinn’s veto of legislation the two Democratic lawmakers passed in the spring. They have agreed to a craft statewide proposal for minimal regulations with an eye toward getting a vote in the current General Assembly before newly elected lawmakers take office in mid-January. […]

Along with background checks and the $1 million minimum when a passenger is aboard, the new legislation would also require ride-share drivers to be licensed and ride-share companies to dispatch only drivers with proper licenses. The legislation also would require service to underserved areas, wheel-chair accessibility and other safety and business provisions, according to the lawmakers.

Zalewski said in a statement he has led the discussions between the taxi and ride-share companies and that “both groups have respectfully agreed to work towards a compromise bill to be considered by the current General Assembly.”

* Greg Hinz lays it out…

Zalewski said a little more at a Springfield press conference today, but it’s pretty clear that he’s settling for a tiny fraction of what he originally wanted.

He said he indeed will not move for an override, but is working toward “a compromise bill” that is still being negotiated, but which may come in the Legislature’s January session.

The requirements for licensing “remain to be negotiated,” according to a news release. On insurance, a $1 million liability clause will be required only when a passenger is in a vehicle or a driver is on the way to pick up a passenger, but coverage while a driver is ‘on-app’ but not has accepted a trip request will be limited to $100,000 “unless the personal policy expressly excludes coverage according to its terms.”

Oh, and everyone agrees to serve underserved neighborhoods. But no agreement on how that would be enforced.

Like I said, Uber won the war.