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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Chicago rideshare drivers express concerns amid COVID-19

October 6, 2020

From concerns over the lack of effective policy to customers not wearing masks, rideshare employees speak on their experiences as drivers during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Two employees’ names were...

Uber users voice issues with surge pricing policy

October 15, 2014

Uber users have voiced their frustration with the rideshare company in the past year, criticizing its policy of the temporary charge increase called “surge pricing.” The Better Business Bureau,...

Gov. Quinn vetoes 'Uber bill,' prevents statewide rideshare regulations

Gov. Quinn vetoes ‘Uber bill,’ prevents statewide rideshare regulations

August 26, 2014

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn vetoed two bills Monday that would impose new statewide regulations on commercial ridesharing services, such as Uber and Lyft. The legislation, dubbed the “Uber bill,” would...

Ride-share regulation bill passes Illinois Senate

May 15, 2014

A bill that would create new regulations for ride-sharing services passed the Illinois Senate on Thursday and will now move to Gov. Pat Quinn for approval. The bill, which has been criticized by companies...

Ridesharing service Uber connects users with drivers through a smartphone app. Uber and other rideshare companies have expressed opposition toward a state bill that would impose new regulations on their operations.

Ridesharers voice opposition to bill that implements new regulations

May 14, 2014

An Illinois state bill that would impose new regulations on rideshare businesses has been met with opposition from companies that provide the service, including Uber and Lyft. The bill calls for ordinances...

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