January 2023 - United States - Minneapolis city council to consider new labor protections for Uber and Lyft drivers

Three Minneapolis City Council members announced they plan to propose new labor protections for Uber and Lyft drivers, who have long complained of low wages, unsafe working conditions and a lack of legal protections for independent contractors.

Uber and Lyft drivers say they bear the burden paying for gas, cars and insurance. Drivers also complain of a lack of transparency and predictability on pay and discipline.

A spokesman for Uber said the company believes it can work with drivers and local elected officials “to deliver a package of benefits that improve the driver experience while maintaining flexibility.”

In 2022, Washington state passed a law requiring Uber and Lyft to provide workers with a minimum wage, paid sick leave and access to a third-party appeals process for deactivation. The Lyft spokeswoman noted the company supported that legislation.

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