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NYC Regulators Approve 5% Pay Hike for Uber and Lyft Drivers and Limit App Lockouts

Prompted by reports that app lockouts slashed earnings by up to 25 percent, regulators mandated a pay bump alongside new app access rules.

Uber and Lyft drivers protest low wages and being locked out of their respective apps outside New York City Hall on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in Manhattan, New York. (Barry Williams for New York Daily News)
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Overview

  • The Taxi and Limousine Commission unanimously approved a 5 percent minimum pay increase that raises the base fare for a standard 30-minute, 7.5-mile trip to $29.07.
  • New regulations require ride-hailing companies to provide at least 72 hours’ notice before restricting driver access and allow drivers to remain logged into their apps for up to 16 hours per shift.
  • The measures stem from a yearlong campaign by the New York Taxi Workers Alliance, which reported drivers lost up to 25 percent of their income due to app lockouts.
  • Lyft warned that the changes could reduce ride availability and drive up fares, while Uber highlighted that its full-time drivers averaged $75,000 in pay last year.
  • The TLC plans to review future rate adjustments through a rulemaking process that will consider industry trends, economic shifts and company practices.