"Ride-Hailing Giants Take on NYC: Lyft and Uber Sue Over New Driver Safety Law In a move that could have far-reaching implications for the ride-hailing industry, Lyft and Uber are teaming up to take on New York City in a lawsuit over a new law aimed at improving driver safety. The law, set to take effect in the coming months, would prohibit ride-hailing companies from terminating drivers who have been involved in accidents or have received multiple complaints from passengers. The companies argue that this would force them to keep drivers who pose a risk to public safety, and are seeking to block the law in court. As the city continues to grapple with issues of transportation and public safety, this high-stakes battle between the ride-hailing giants and the city's government is one to watch."
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK, June 11 (Reuters) - Lyft joined Uber Technologies in suing New York City to block a new law they said would force them to keep bad drivers who threaten public and ...
