CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)lobbying

Lobbying Disclosure: Lyft's Advocacy for Rideshare and Micromobility in Chicago

Original title: PATRICK CAREY for LYFT @ LAW DEPARTMENT (2018-10-01)

October 1, 2018

lobbying transportation rideshare micromobility

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The Frame

What this does

This document identifies the specific company and representative seeking to influence city regulations regarding rideshare and shared mobility services in Chicago during the final quarter of 2018.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Lyft

The company is seeking to influence city regulations that govern its business operations in Chicago.

Chicago Law Department

The department is the target of advocacy regarding the legal framework for rideshare and micromobility services.

What changed

Last recorded activity October 1, 2018.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Patrick Carey registered to lobby the Chicago Law Department on behalf of Lyft regarding rideshare operations and bike and scooter sharing programs. This disclosure covers advocacy activities occurring between October 1, 2018, and December 31, 2018.

Key Facts

Patrick Carey is the registered lobbyist for Lyft.
The lobbying activity is directed at the Chicago Law Department.
The scope of advocacy includes both administrative and legislative actions.
The specific policy areas of interest are rideshare operations and bike and scooter sharing.
The reporting period for this activity is October 1, 2018, through December 31, 2018.

Why It Matters

This document identifies the specific company and representative seeking to influence city regulations regarding rideshare and shared mobility services in Chicago during the final quarter of 2018.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?

This is a disclosure form that informs the public about who is being paid to influence city government decisions and what topics they are discussing.

What specific services is Lyft advocating for?

The document lists rideshare operations as well as bike and scooter sharing programs.

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Lobbying Activity

PATRICK CAREY

on behalf of LYFT

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift90% confidence

Expansion into Micromobility

The inclusion of 'bike and scooter sharing' in the lobbying scope indicates Lyft's strategic interest in diversifying beyond traditional rideshare services in late 2018.

Lyft