A proposed City Council bill, Int. 276, is causing controversy among New York City ride-share drivers, who fear it will replace a union-backed process for challenging deactivations with a city-run system offering fewer protections. Drivers, supported by the Independent Drivers Guild (IDG), protested outside City Hall, arguing that IDG has been crucial in helping thousands of drivers regain work after unfair deactivations. Opponents believe the bill weakens hard-won protections and leaves drivers more vulnerable to app company decisions. City Council Member Christopher Marte, a bill sponsor, did not respond to inquiries.
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