Chicago's rideshare drivers deserve better safety protections, like passenger verification, so they know who is getting in their car before a stranger opens the door. Visit bit.ly/cgasignup to learn about how the FairShare Ordinance could make this happen.

Chicago's rideshare drivers continue to be targeted in another wave of armed robberies and hijackings. We're calling on city council to have Uber and Lyft verify passengers' identities to keep them safe from harm as part of the FairShare Ordinance. thepeopleslobbyusa.org/rideshare-dema…

Rideshare drivers, it's time to get the pay raise we deserve! Join our car caravan as we meet up and drive over to city hall together, where we'll drive in a procession and push for the FairShare Ordinance. 📅 Wed, Feb. 19 📍 501 W. Roosevelt ⏰ 8–10 AM bit.ly/feb19carcaravan

This job is dangerous, and we're not even clearing minimum wage to do it, said organizer Lori Simmons to WGN TV News. Rideshare drivers have fallen victim to robberies by passengers, worsened by Uber and Lyft's unwillingness to verify passenger identities. wgntv.com/news/chicagocr…

"Deactivation is not a glitch." Read & download our new report on how rideshare corporations disrupt drivers' lives through deactivation policies here. bit.ly/4hlwEa5 Chicago Gig Alliance Gig Workers Rising Colorado Independent Drivers United PowerSwitch Action (🦋 @powerswitchaction.org)

When Ceresa Cohran was deactivated from Uber, it lost her her car and nearly her home. Our ordinance will empower rideshare drivers like her to fight back unfair deactivations, which routinely ban drivers without any explanation or opportunity to appeal. ow.ly/t2uL50VkksL

"We won't balance the budget on the backs of the working class." - Brandon Johnson 16 New Speed Cameras Will Go Live Across Chicago Next Week — And More Are Coming Soon blockclubchicago.org/2025/03/27/16-… via @BlockClubChi

Uber announced their drivers will be carrying cash. I wonder what will happen... Customer carjacks rideshare driver in Back of the Yards, police say abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-c…

New video shows customer carjack rideshare driver in Back of the Yards, police say abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-c…

"We know these companies are not being upfront with us and passengers....Between their algorithms, the surge pricing, the promotions, city fees, we [rideshare drivers] don’t know how much we’re making,” said Chicago Gig Alliance's Lori Simmons in Block Club Chicago. blockclubchicago.org/2025/04/30/ube…

Rideshare workers rallied outside City Hall with @driversillinois—a coalition powered by SEIU Local 1 IAM Union, in partnership with us. We're advocating for the FairShare Ordinance and better regulating Uber and Lyft, reports @SunTimes. chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2025…

Two boys, ages 17 and 14, are charged with murdering a man during a carjacking attempt after successfully carjacking others in Lakeview and North Center. Officials say they also fired a shot during another hijacking attempt in Lincoln Park. cwbchicago.com/2025/05/boys-a…

Lyft attacks their drivers and spreads baseless fear mongering in an email to customers. Remember when they pretended to be the more ethical platform? Hypocritical scum. Lyft

We've packed the workforce committee meeting, sharing our stories and showing support for Chicago's rideshare drivers! Let's get the FairShare Ordinance out of committee today! 💪🏻💪🏽💪🏿

Tune in with us at city council's workforce development committee hearing LIVE NOW! chicityclerk.com/committee-work…

Why should we let companies, who make billions of dollars, pay their workers less than minimum wage? Tell your alders that ain't right! secure.everyaction.com/LWlfaD4H6EiEYf…

⚠️Please Take 2 for the Rideshare Living Wage Ordinance⚠️ Uber + Lyft are pushing hard to stop drivers from winning fair pay and we need you to help us fight back now! Please use this link to send a letter to your Alderman sldr.it/ZSeGgM2RZrs9 Now is the time to act!

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ICE has been at the drivers lot at O’Hare, photographed arresting drivers.

Feds target ride-share drivers at O’Hare chicagotribune.com/2025/10/15/ice…