Benjamin Yount, Metro Networks
Springfield, IL -(Effingham Radio)- Uber, Lyft, and all other ride share drivers in Illinois now need to be on the record with their full names and Social Security number.
A new law that requires background checks for all ride share drivers went into effect yesterday.
State Senator Dan Biss said the idea is to make sure that ride share drivers are held to the same standard as all other professional drivers in the state.