Judge Blocks Law Made to Protect App Drivers From Abrupt, Unexplained Firings

A Manhattan judge blocked a New York City law (Local Law 52) aimed at protecting Uber and Lyft drivers from sudden deactivation, citing potential safety concerns. The law required 14 days’ notice and an appeals process for drivers, but Uber and Lyft argued it could hinder safety measures. The city’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection and Councilmember Shekar Krishnan oppose the injunction.