The companies have been fighting a California bill that could force them to reclassify their drivers as employees. The bill passed through the California Assembly in May and is working its way through the state Senate.
“We are working on a solution that provides drivers with strong protections that include an earnings guarantee, a system of worker-directed portable benefits, and first-of-its kind industry-wide sectoral bargaining, without jeopardizing the flexibility drivers tell us they value so much,” said Adrian Durbin, Lyft senior director of communications, in a statement. “We remain focused on reaching a deal, and are confident about bringing this issue to the voters if necessary.”
