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Support IL HB 2231 Now!
Last week, a call to action communication was distributed to all members.
What is House Bill 2231 All About?
House Bill 2231 would classify ride-sharing services as “common carriers,” meaning the companies can be held liable, not just the drivers, for accidents or injuries to passengers.
In 2014, the Transportation Network Providers Act exempted ride-share companies from being being identified as common carriers, which means they are not held to the same standards as other transportation providers.
Why Is This Bill Important?
The ILLBA has always held the position that all transportation providers should operate on a "level playing field", and follow the same rules without exception for the safety of their passengers. HB 2231 would eliminate the 2014 exception in the Transportation Network Providers Act.
Rideshare companies are against HB2231, contending that they provide sufficient protections for its customers (including safety and insurance) and should remain excluded. Rideshare also argues that to meet the common carrier standard levels would increase their cost of doing business and increase rates to consumers.
We Need Your Support!
Please click below and take just one minute to let your representatives know that you support the passage of HB 2231. You may also edit the letter as you wish.
Please share this link with family, friends, colleagues and customers to ensure that
HB 2231 becomes a realty.
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