Yesterday, we released a full report based on many months of work analyzing local drivers' trip data and earnings information. We shared with media what drivers have been experiencing, backed up by data from almost 1,000,000 local trips and supported by the work of researchers at Princeton University and the University of Washington: *More of our miles are empty miles—in fact, a majority of Uber miles driven are deadhead miles with no passenger *Uber and Lyft are onboarding new drivers 7 times faster than trip growth *Uber and Lyft flooding the market with new drivers leads to increased traffic and pollution, while decreasing our earnings Read more

A new report based on nearly 1 million trips by local Uber drivers shows a troubling trend of increasing driver miles spent with no passenger in the car. In fact, data shows a majority of miles driven by Uber drivers are now without a passenger. "Empty Miles: Why Too Many Rideshare Cars Mean More Air Pollution, More Congestion, and Less for Drivers" reveals a dramatic explosion in the number of empty deadheading miles, meaning miles driven by Uber drivers without a passenger. These unnecessary miles create air pollution and increase congestion, wear and tear to roads and highways, safety concerns for road users, and expenses for drivers. Read more

A message from Drivers Union Interim President Takele Gobena: This week, many of us are celebrating important holidays: Ramadan is here and many families are fasting and praying. The season of Lent began with Ash Wednesday. There are Lunar New Year celebrations around the region. As we gather with our families and communities, I want to wish everyone a blessed time together. Read more

Seattle – As Uber announces plans for a $20 billion stock buyback today, new data in Washington State shows the company’s corporate “take rate” (the amount of each fare they keep as a commission) skyrocketing from 2019-2024, even as the company blames rising prices on external costs and local regulations. In a report released today, Taking Seattle for a Ride, researchers at Drivers Union analyzed driver tax data covering more than 1.4 million trips in that five-year time period. Findings include: Read more

HB 1332, our legislation fighting back against unfair vehicle removals from higher product classes (like Uber Black and Comfort) passed the Washington State Senate yesterday by a vote of 27-21! Read more

Drivers Union is a worker organization representing gig workers in Washington State, primarily Uber and Lyft drivers. For years gig workers have had their rights and their input into their working lives restricted. Drivers Union is one of the first organizations in the nation to provide a legislative and legal framework for drivers to have a true and legitimate voice in their work lives. Drivers have fought long and hard to establish these rights and are looking for staff who are committed to fight for social and economic justice for their communities.   Drivers Union is seeking a temporary full-time Staff Attorney who can provide a full range of support to the organization and the workers that Drivers Union serves. Read more

Last Thursday, our driver community and allies came out in force to celebrate the many victories we've won in 2024: The nation's first inclusion of rideshare drivers in a statewide Paid Family and Medical Leave program America’s first cap on excessive commissions for taxi drivers The extension of the Workers’ Compensation Death Benefit to ensure that drivers families are eligible for support should tragedy strike  Read more

Washington’s rideshare drivers now join the vast majority of the state’s workers who are covered under Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML). This means that whether a driver is kept off the road by serious illness or injury, or experiencing the joy of welcoming a new child into their family, they’ll now be eligible for up to 12 weeks of Paid Family and Medical Leave. The hard work, solidarity, and dedication of the driver community has made wins like this possible; Drivers Union looks forward to the opportunity to facilitate the driver enrollment process to enable rideshare drivers to access this cost-free, groundbreaking benefit. Read more

For a feeling of security on the road and protection from unfair deactivation, many rideshare drivers turn to dashcam technology. To help make this option easier and more affordable, Drivers Union has partnered with Display Ride for a special offer only for Drivers Union members. Click here to join DU today get your exlusive DisplayRide discount! Read more

Thanks to your advocacy through Drivers Union, UBER and LYFT drivers in Washington can be eligible for unemployment benefits when they're not able to work. Read on to understand how Unemployment Insurance can work for you, and click here for support filing an Unemployment Insurance claim. Read more