US EditionRideshare Drivers Win More Benefits, Protections Despite Industry Pushback
- In 2023, Washington state lawmakers passed legislation granting rideshare drivers minimum wage and paid family leave, while similar bills are pending in several states.
- This wave of legislation follows ongoing advocacy and partly counters a 2023 California court ruling that allows companies to treat drivers as independent contractors without benefit entitlements.
- Key provisions in pending laws include minimum wages, insurance coverage, pay transparency, just cause protections for deactivations, and driver resource centers, reflecting models established in Washington and Massachusetts.
- Advocates like Drivers Union leaders and drivers such as Ahmed Mahamud emphasize that drivers work long hours to support families and call for bills that balance benefits with flexibility, amid opposition from Uber and Lyft about increased costs.
- The expanding legal protections suggest growing recognition of drivers’ essential workforce role, but negotiations continue as companies challenge legislation and concerns remain about ride costs and access.
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Minnesota among the leaders as rideshare drivers seek more pay despite industry pushback • Minnesota Reformer
Uber and Lyft decals are seen on a car in the pickup area at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City. Rideshare drivers and labor advocates across the country are urging state and local leaders to require rideshare companies to provide benefits for drivers. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) Murphy Smith says he was unemployed for four years because of medical issues before becoming a rideshare driver in Eugene, Oregon. D…
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Rideshare drivers win more benefits, protections despite industry pushback
Uber and Lyft decals are seen on a car in the pickup area at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City. Rideshare drivers and labor advocates across the country are urging state and local leaders to require rideshare companies to provide benefits for drivers. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) Murphy Smith says he was unemployed for four years because of medical issues before becoming a rideshare driver in Eugene, Oregon. D…
Across nation, rideshare drivers win more benefits, protections despite industry pushback - Salem Reporter
Murphy Smith says he was unemployed for four years because of medical issues before becoming a rideshare driver in Eugene. Driving allows him to work without triggering his severe asthma, Smith, 47, says. But without a set minimum wage, he says he works 12 to 16 hours a day to support himself. Smith, who’s part of the rideshare drivers advocacy group Drivers Union Oregon, hopes pending legislation will help bring drivers like him a livable wage.…
Rideshare Drivers Win More Benefits, Protections Despite Industry Pushback
SALEM, OR – Murphy Smith says he was unemployed for four years because of medical issues before becoming a rideshare driver in Eugene, Oregon. Driving allows him to work without triggering his severe asthma, Smith, 47, says. But without a set minimum wage, he says he works 12 to 16 hours a day to support himself. Smith, who’s part of the rideshare drivers advocacy group Drivers Union Oregon, hopes pending legislation will help bring drivers like…
Atlanta Uber drivers are being used as drug mules
Uber Courier | Credit:Antonio_Diaz via iStock Recent reports out of Atlanta claim that some Uber drivers are being used for more than their intended purpose. Specifically, some may be unknowingly transporting illegal drugs. Because of this, there is grave concern in the area over the safety and security, as multiple accounts of this crime have occurred. There have also been documented traffic stops that uncovered drivers carrying drugs. These U…
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