Ride-Share Rivals Unite to Fight New Law Protecting Drivers

Ride-share rivals unite to fight new law protecting drivers

Uber and Lyft are fierce rivals, but they share a common enemy: New York City. Both San Francisco-based rideshare companies are suing the city over a new law that would force them to show “just cause” to deactivate — that is, terminate — the accounts of their drivers. The measure, known as Local Law 52, does not allow the “high-volume for-hire vehicle services” to shut down their drivers’ accounts without showing cause or “a bona fide economic r…

Uber and Lyft Take Fight Against New York City Over Driver “Just Cause” Law to Federal Court

Uber Technologies and Lyft have escalated their legal fight against New York City, filing parallel lawsuits seeking to block a new regulatory framework that would significantly restrict their ability to remove drivers from their platforms. Lyft filed its suit late Wednesday in Manhattan federal court, a day after Uber initiated its own challenge, marking a […] The post Uber and Lyft Take Fight Against New York City Over Driver “Just Cause” Law t…