The legislature has officially abandoned this effort and our independent status remains intact. I am grateful to everyone who signed this petition to protect our flexibility. We will remain vigilant to ensure that our status as independent contractors continues to be respected in future sessions.
December 14, 2019
Final supporters
Many rideshare drivers in San Diego, CA do not agree with the Assembly Bill 5 engineered by Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez. While this bill may protect other types of industries we believe regulation to the rideshare industry would destroy the way we conduct business currently, including flexible work schedule, the amount of hours we work, the right to accept or decline ride requests based on our preferences, and paying wages to a union and being controlled by it’s leaders.
We all want better wages, including base fares and bonuses, accessibility to affordable healthcare, fair treatment when passenger complaints are reported that lead to instant deactivation, the ability to get paid daily, and the tax benefits of a schedule C.
Uber & Lyft are not profitable and the last thing they need are millions of employees. If this bill passes in CA it would force them to simply turn California off. Benefits are only available to full time employees so their only other option would be to keep all drivers as part time employees and log off drivers before they are close to qualifying for full time employee status.
Updates
September 20, 2019
The focus of our efforts currently involves drafting formal letters to the representatives responsible for this legislative proposal. Many drivers have reached out to express valid concerns regarding how these changes could fundamentally disrupt our professional independence.
September 20, 2019
The momentum behind this petition highlights the widespread concern among drivers regarding the implications of Assembly Bill 5. It is clear that the preservation of independent work remains a priority for those who rely on this flexibility to earn a living.
Reached 100 supporters
September 20, 2019
58 Comments
This bill is not to support drivers. It is to support taxis and other transportation industries and force uber and lyft to leave California and put us drivers out of work.
I want to keep our independent contractor status and ability to make our own schedules, but with a more fair pay system. It should be a percentage of the fair the rider charges, we should know where we are going for the ride both to pick up and dropoff before we accept the ride and we should not get penalized for turning down rides.
We need a third classification. We don't fit into employee status or independent contractor. We need some type of protection from deactivation due to passengers false accusations.
I’ve been a driver a little bit over two years I have been in the corporate world for about 36 years I like what I do no I love what I do that is my passion driving meeting people from all over the world I love my flexibility and it’s up to me if I want to work and don’t work in reality I really don’t call this job I called a gig making money
I had a stroke and as of now, I cant be a nurse anymore. Thanks to lyft I can drive when I want and still have an income.
We drivers hate ab5! 80% of drivers don't want Ab5! Truckers hate it too, so they fought for exemption. The news media lies to the public and claims we want ab5. We are all going to lose our jobs! Does any body care!?
I love being an independent contractor because of the freedom and can work when and where ever I want.
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The legislature has officially abandoned this effort and our independent status remains intact. I am grateful to everyone who signed this petition to protect our flexibility. We will remain vigilant to ensure that our status as independent contractors continues to be respected in future sessions.
December 14, 2019
Final supporters
Many rideshare drivers in San Diego, CA do not agree with the Assembly Bill 5 engineered by Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez. While this bill may protect other types of industries we believe regulation to the rideshare industry would destroy the way we conduct business currently, including flexible work schedule, the amount of hours we work, the right to accept or decline ride requests based on our preferences, and paying wages to a union and being controlled by it’s leaders.
We all want better wages, including base fares and bonuses, accessibility to affordable healthcare, fair treatment when passenger complaints are reported that lead to instant deactivation, the ability to get paid daily, and the tax benefits of a schedule C.
Uber & Lyft are not profitable and the last thing they need are millions of employees. If this bill passes in CA it would force them to simply turn California off. Benefits are only available to full time employees so their only other option would be to keep all drivers as part time employees and log off drivers before they are close to qualifying for full time employee status.
Updates
September 20, 2019
The focus of our efforts currently involves drafting formal letters to the representatives responsible for this legislative proposal. Many drivers have reached out to express valid concerns regarding how these changes could fundamentally disrupt our professional independence.
September 20, 2019
The momentum behind this petition highlights the widespread concern among drivers regarding the implications of Assembly Bill 5. It is clear that the preservation of independent work remains a priority for those who rely on this flexibility to earn a living.
Reached 100 supporters
September 20, 2019
58 Comments
If this passes ...i will be out of the on my job I can do...as a single mom...i vote no and nope on this
This bill is not to support drivers. It is to support taxis and other transportation industries and force uber and lyft to leave California and put us drivers out of work.
I want to keep our independent contractor status and ability to make our own schedules, but with a more fair pay system. It should be a percentage of the fair the rider charges, we should know where we are going for the ride both to pick up and dropoff before we accept the ride and we should not get penalized for turning down rides.
We need a third classification. We don't fit into employee status or independent contractor. We need some type of protection from deactivation due to passengers false accusations.
I’ve been a driver a little bit over two years I have been in the corporate world for about 36 years I like what I do no I love what I do that is my passion driving meeting people from all over the world I love my flexibility and it’s up to me if I want to work and don’t work in reality I really don’t call this job I called a gig making money
I had a stroke and as of now, I cant be a nurse anymore. Thanks to lyft I can drive when I want and still have an income.
We drivers hate ab5! 80% of drivers don't want Ab5! Truckers hate it too, so they fought for exemption. The news media lies to the public and claims we want ab5. We are all going to lose our jobs! Does any body care!?
I love being an independent contractor because of the freedom and can work when and where ever I want.
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If this passes ...i will be out of the on my job I can do...as a single mom...i vote no and nope on this