He opposed Proposition 22, the California ballot measure that allowed gig platforms like Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash to continue treating their workers as independent contractors.
Tuesday, though, Biden frustrated some worker advocates when he announced a deal with the ride-hail companies Uber and Lyft, to get more Americans to vaccination sites—despite his unease with their business model."The vaccine is the key to getting us all moving again, and we’re proud to do our part to move the country forward,†John Zimmer, the cofounder and president of Lyft, said in a statement.Today, all states allow companies like Uber and Lyft to treat their drivers and delivery people as independent contractors, who can sign in to work on the app any time but are not entitled to traditional benefits like health care insurance and workers’ compensation.
For years, Uber and Lyft have tried to become one-stop shops for all Americans’ transportation—and for Uber, delivery—needs.In November, the General Service Administration announced the companies had jointly won a five-year contract worth up to $810 million that allows federal employees to use Uber and Lyft when traveling.
On a call with investors last week, Zimmer, the Lyft president, said the company would continue to invest in its healthcare programs.
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