Uber, Lyft Win Court Block on NYC Driver Deactivation Law

A U.S. federal judge has temporarily blocked New York City's law requiring Uber and Lyft to give drivers 14 days' notice before removing them from their platforms, ruling that the measure is likely unconstitutional.

The law, which was scheduled to take effect on July 28, aimed to provide greater protections for ride-hailing drivers facing deactivation. However, the court found it could interfere with the companies' ability to quickly remove drivers who may pose safety risks.

Companies Welcome Ruling

Uber and Lyft argued that the law violated their constitutional rights and could force them to keep unsafe drivers on their platforms while waiting for the notice period to expire. Both companies welcomed the court's decision, saying rider safety and fair treatment of drivers should go hand in hand.

The preliminary injunction prevents the city from enforcing the law while lawsuits challenging the measure continue through the courts.