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Judge Blocks NYC Rideshare Driver Protections | New York City News
A federal judge has blocked New York City’s new law designed to protect rideshare drivers from arbitrary deactivation, calling it unconstitutional and a threat to company safety protocols. The law, set to take effect July 28th and covering 87,000 mostly immigrant drivers still paying off cars, was challenged by Uber and Lyft on grounds of contract and due process rights. The judge sided with the companies, citing unclear evidence of widespread harm and potential interference with driver investigations. City officials are now preparing to appeal, calling the ruling a corporate-friendly setback…
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