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City TLC rule increases Uber, Lyft drivers’ pay

Also adds protections against ‘lock-outs’

BY RICHARD KHAVKINE
Posted 7/4/25

Uber and Lyft drivers in the city must now be given a 72-hour notice before they are “locked out” of the companies’ apps. The city’s Taxi and Limousine Commission on Wednesday approved amendments to its rules that require the rides-share companies to provide the notices to drivers who are available to work. 

The drivers have long and loudly complained that they get booted off the apps without cause, notification or due process and with minimal recourse. 

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