Lyft has joined Uber in suing New York City to block a new law that the companies say would force them to keep unsafe drivers on their platforms. Lyft filed its lawsuit in Manhattan federal court on Wednesday, a day after Uber filed its own challenge. The two companies are contesting Local Law 52 of 2026, which generally prevents large ride-sharing companies from swiftly dismissing drivers without a just cause or bona fide economic reason, and is set to take effect on July 28. The companies argue the law violates their due process and free speech rights under the U.S. Constitution and threatens irreparable harm by undermining their reputation and goodwill while keeping unsafe drivers, including those accused of sexual misconduct, on the road. Lyft called the law hazardous, while Uber described it as reckless.
LYFT IncLyft is suing NYC to block a law that would force it to keep unsafe drivers, harming reputation and goodwill.
Uber Technologies IncUber is suing NYC to block a law that would force it to keep unsafe drivers, harming reputation and goodwill.