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Regulatory Law Keyed to Shapiro, 4th Ed.
Illinois Transportation Trade Association v. City of Chicago
Citation:
839 F.3d 594 (2016)Facts
The plaintiffs are companies that own and operate taxicabs or livery vehicles in Chicago or provide services to such companies. Chicago had traditionally regulated taxis through a medallion system, with strict rules regarding driver qualifications, vehicle standards, licensing, fares, and insurance. In 2014, Chicago implemented a new ordinance to regulate TNPs like Uber and Lyft, but with a more permissive approach that allowed TNPs to set their own fares and handle certain requirements through contract rather than regulation. The plaintiffs argued that this differential treatment devalued their medallions, which they had purchased at significant cost, and constituted both a taking of property without compensation and a denial of equal protection. They claimed that the City should subject TNPs to the same regulatory burdens as taxis to maintain a level playing field.
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