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Tell Uber + Lyft: Protect your drivers from coronavirus.

 

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to grow, Uber and Lyft drivers across the United States remain at high risk for contamination, ferrying tens of thousands of passengers each day. However, because these companies continue to misclassify drivers as so-called “independent contractors” instead of employees, they remain excluded from basic protections such as paid sick leave, paid family and medical leave, healthcare, or reimbursement for expenses related to keeping their cars clean and safe for themselves and their passengers.

As the drivers and users that power your business, we demand:

  • Uber and Lyft end driver misclassification immediately and comply with Assembly Bill 5 to protect worker and public safety.

  • Uber and Lyft provide paid leave for all workers who are exhibiting any possible COVID-19 symptoms, have been diagnosed, or have been ordered to self-quarantine, for at least 14 days. Hourly wages should be $15 at minimum, and all workers should be compensated for at least 30 hours per week.

  • Uber and Lyft provide free COVID-19 screening to all drivers.

  • Uber and Lyft reimburse drivers for all expenses related to keeping cars safe and sanitized.

  • Uber and Lyft provide compensation to drivers for time spent disinfecting vehicles between rides.

  • An urgent meeting with Uber and Lyft executive teams to address drivers' concerns, with the goal of establishing permanent paid leave policies and rapid response procedures for future public health emergencies.