US EditionOregon bill would require Uber, Lyft to provide drivers minimum compensation rates, paid sick leave
- On April 28, 2025, Senate Majority Leader Kayse Jama of Oregon introduced Senate Bill 1166, aiming to enhance protections and benefits for drivers working with Uber and Lyft in the state.
- Jama proposed the bill after drivers reported low pay, lack of paid sick leave, and sudden account deactivations without cause which worsen their financial instability.
- The bill mandates minimum driver compensation of 68 cents per minute, paid sick leave, an appeal process for account deactivations, and the creation of a $4 million Driver Resource Center.
- Uber and Lyft warn the bill could raise ride prices by 33 to 40 percent, paralleling the impact of a similar law in Seattle, potentially reducing demand and harming drivers according to company representatives.
- The bill’s future remains uncertain due to attached state funding and economic concerns, and it must pass both legislative chambers before it would take effect on July 1, 2025.
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