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Are Uber and Lyft Common Carriers in Illinois? The 2024 Change

Key Takeaways Illinois common carriers owe passengers the highest degree of care, a higher standard than the ordinary negligence that applies to private drivers (Illinois Pattern Jury Instruction 100.01). Uber and Lyft are now subject to common carrier liability in Illinois. The 2014 exemption at 625 ILCS 57/25(e) became inoperative on and after January 1, […]