Uber and Lyft Settle for $328 Million – Are You Eligible for a Share? File Your Claim by January 31, 2025!

If you drove for Uber or Lyft in New York between 2014 and 2017, you could be eligible to receive part of a $328 million settlement fund. Here’s everything you need to know to ensure you claim your share before the deadline.

The Settlement Details

After an investigation by the New York State Attorney General, it was revealed that Uber and Lyft wrongfully deducted money from drivers’ pay, including sales taxes and Black Car Fund fees that should have been paid by passengers. On November 2, 2023, Attorney General Letitia James announced a historic settlement to recover $328 million in back pay—$290 million from Uber and $38 million from Lyft.

“Rideshare drivers help keep New York moving and deserve full and fair compensation for their hard work,” said Attorney General James in a released statement. “I am proud to have secured this landmark settlement with Uber and Lyft and to be returning these funds to the drivers that rightfully earned them. I urge any Uber or Lyft driver who believes they may be eligible to file a claim now to get their money back before the deadline on January 31, 2025. My office will always fight to ensure workers in New York receive the treatment, benefits, and wages they are due.”

Who Qualifies for Compensation?

• Uber Drivers: If you provided rides in New York State through the Uber Driver app between 2014 and 2017, and had deductions made for sales tax or Black Car Fund fees, you are likely eligible.

• Lyft Drivers: If you worked for Lyft in New York State using the Lyft Driver app between 2015 and 2017, and had similar deductions, you also qualify.

How to File Your Claim

Ensure you receive your settlement share by completing your claim before January 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. EST. Follow these steps:

1. Visit the official settlement portals for Uber or Lyft.

• Uber settlement claim portal: www.ubernyagsettlement.com
• Lyft settlement claim portal: www.lyftnyagsettlement.com
• Submit your claim form online or contact Rust Consulting, the settlement administrator, directly:

Source: WGRZ