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Uber Sues NYC Over Driver Protection Law
10 Jun
Summary
- Uber sued New York City to block a new law on driver deactivations.
- The ride-sharing giant claims the law violates constitutional rights.
- The law would prevent dismissing drivers without 'bona fide economic reason'.
Uber Technologies has initiated legal action against New York City to prevent the enforcement of Local Law 52 of 2026, which governs driver deactivations. The ride-sharing company contends that the law, slated to take effect on July 28, 2026, is unconstitutional. It argues that the legislation, passed by the City Council in January with a 46-5 vote, infringes upon its free speech and due process rights under both federal and state constitutions.
The core of Uber's objection lies in the law's requirement for a "bona fide economic reason" or "just cause" before dismissing drivers. Uber asserts that this restricts its ability to remove drivers who may pose safety risks or engage in misconduct, such as fraud or egregious behavior. The company also criticizes the mandated 14-day notice period for deactivations, viewing it as a potential window for driver retaliation against passengers and a requirement to rehire drivers from as early as 2019.
