Chicago Alderman To Uber, Lyft: We Want You…And Your Fingerprints

Chicago Alderman To Uber, Lyft: We Want You…And Your Fingerprints

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This week - Chicago Aldermen could approve stricter licensing rules for Uber and Lyft drivers. Officials from ridesharing companies Uber and Lyft have threatened to leave Chicago if these regulations pass.

But sponsoring Alderman Anthony Beale has long said that his ordinance is about protecting consumers. Negotiations on the proposal are expected to continue until the full city council meeting Wednesday.