Uber, Lyft win court block on NYC law requiring notice before firing drivers

Short summary

A US District Judge in Manhattan blocked a NYC law that required ride-hailing companies to give drivers notice before firing them. The judge ruled the law benefits only a small fraction of drivers while interfering with Uber and Lyft's right to police platform safety. The ruling is a significant win for gig-economy companies in the ongoing debate over worker protections.

• •NYC law requiring notice before firing gig drivers blocked by federal judge
• •Judge ruled law benefits few drivers and interferes with platform safety rights
• •Major win for Uber and Lyft in gig-economy worker protection debates

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