Gregory Woods
Coverage of Gregory Woods in the Nexus archive.
- Federal judge bars NYC law protecting rideshare drivers from wrongful deactivation
A federal judge blocked New York City's Local Law 52, which aimed to prevent rideshare companies from abruptly deactivating drivers, ruling it unconstitutional. The decision favors Uber and Lyft's argument that the law infringes on their contractual rights, while city officials and advocacy groups oppose the ruling.
- 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.