Illinois lawmakers pass rideshare unionization bill; autonomous vehicle pilot program stalls
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Olivia Olander, Jeremy Gorner
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Summary
The Illinois General Assembly passed legislation allowing rideshare drivers for Uber and Lyft to collectively bargain and unionize, with the bill now awaiting Governor Pritzker's signature. The bill, supported by unions and Uber, would impact over 100,000 drivers. Meanwhile, a separate bill that would have authorized autonomous vehicle pilot programs in the state failed to advance before the end of the legislative session, representing a setback for Waymo and self-driving car initiatives in Illinois.
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It would give more than 100,000 rideshare drivers in Illinois a way to form a...
Meanwhile, a separate bill that would have authorized autonomous vehicle pilot programs in the state failed to advance before the end of the legislative session.
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