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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