Proposition 22 Was The Large Vote This Week For Uber And Lyft
All eyes are on the presidential election, however the massive vote for Uber and Lyft this week was on Proposition 22 in California. Proposition 22 exempts gig corporations from AB5, a labour regulation handed in 2019 which extended worker protections to gig workers like Uber and Lyft drivers. Voters in California passed the law with round 58% of ballots in favour after intense campaign efforts from not just the ridesharing giants but in addition companies like Instacart and DoorDash which spent upwards of $200 million on the efforts. Uber and Lyft threatened to halt their service in California if the law was not handed-a pretty large incentive for voters to assist Proposition 22. There are currently an estimated 325,000 Lyft drivers and 200,000 Uber drivers in California. If the companies have been to cease their respective providers, a lot of individuals could be out of work throughout a time when unemployment figures are already devastatingly high. “If the voters don’t say Yes on Pr...