Can Uber Survive If It Has To Play By The Rules? - The Car Connection
And on the other side of the continent, it was revealed that New York City has impounded nearly 500 Uber cars for picking up street fares. Which raises many important questions, but the most important is: can Uber survive if it has to play by the rules. that Uber drivers are, in fact, employees, not contractors. The case was rooted in a claim filed by an Uber driver, who sought the recovery of about $4,000 in expenses related to the driver's work. Uber refused to pay the sum, insisting that its drivers are contractors, so they're responsible for vehicle maintenance, fuel, and other costs. If, however, the CLC's ruling stands, Uber could be required to pay for those expenses itself -- not to mention Social Security, workers' compensation, and other items. Time and again, Uber has described itself as a humble, neutral network that allows individuals who meet certain requirements to register as drivers and pick up fares. In California, the CLC disagreed, arguing that Uber has a great deal of control over its drivers and the equipment they use, and that the company frequently terminates workers if they fail to meet high customer satisfaction standards. Source: www.thecarconnection.com
