AB 5 is already changing how Uber works for California drivers and riders

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With a new California labor law making it harder for businesses to treat workers as independent contractors, Uber is reconsidering its resistance to long-requested changes from drivers. JMBooyah explains:

, but that the company is keeping a close eye on it.

Drivers, however, were still paid based on the actual time and distance of the trip. It was a controversial system that many drivers complained created major discrepancies between what riders were paying and what drivers were paid. Drivers on online forums expressed concern that this would spark a race to the bottom as some people chase a higher volume of rides, as opposed to more expensive trips.

“I think this is going to lead to a lot of competition,” Campbell said. “I’m sure some passengers would be willing to pay slightly more for a higher-quality driver.”

 

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JMBooyah If you can get a hold of the new $uber PAA (Platform Access Agreement) from January 6, 2020 you'll see all the changes UBER has made and shifted all liability to the drivers for hust 60 cents a mile

JMBooyah I can't read full article and idk how AB5 affected Uber, but as an independent contractor I lost HALF of my income. No company wants to deal with CA. Ppl are borderline HOMELESS, forced to leave state. We need HELP! Please cover our REAL AB5Stories AB5hurts RepealAB5 faces

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