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Yesterday, drivers met with TLC representatives for a productive roundtable, sharing concerns and asking questions about bus camera tickets, vehicle leasing, outstanding summonses, increasing the driver minimum pay rate amid soaring expenses, and the threat of driverless cars.

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IDG surveyed 1,300+ Uber and Lyft drivers in NY, NJ and CT. 97% work more to maintain their standard of living; 91% take home less; 92% say pay falls short of basic expenses; 95% say gas prices cut pay; 67% report more stress. Read the full report: hub.driversguild.org/results

Tonight at 7 PM: Join the IDG NY General Meeting on Zoom. Your experiences and ideas help guide our work and strengthen the collective voice of New York drivers. Join here: hub.driversguild.org/IDGNYGM

Tomorrow at 7 PM: Join the IDG NY General Meeting on Zoom. Get updates, ask questions, and learn how you can get involved in IDG’s work to win fair pay, stronger protections, and a real voice for drivers. Join here: hub.driversguild.org/IDGNYGM

Drivers also raised concerns about minimum pay, an $8 pay raise, insurance increases, illegal bases, and illegal trips at the October 7 TLC and MTA meeting. IDG will keep pressing for the issues drivers say matter to their work. Learn more: DriversGuild.org

Drivers raised questions about E-ZPass blocks, excessive fines, bus and bicycle lane tickets, red-light cameras, hearings, and first-time offenses at the October 7 TLC and MTA meeting. IDG will continue advocating for drivers’ concerns. Learn more: DriversGuild.org

On October 7, the TLC and MTA met with drivers together for the first time. Drivers used the meeting to raise questions and concerns about issues affecting their work. IDG will keep advocating for drivers and pushing for answers. Learn more: DriversGuild.org

This month, IDG organizers met with drivers in Jamaica, Queens, Nassau County, and the Bronx. IDG will keep meeting drivers across New York to listen and organize together. Learn more: DriversGuild.org

Eligible IDG members can download a free flu shot voucher, valid at Walgreens through April 15, 2027. Protect your health and help avoid missing valuable work time due to illness. Get your voucher: driversguild.org/services/fl…

Tonight at 7 PM: Join the IDG NY General Meeting on Zoom. Your experiences and ideas help guide our work and strengthen the collective voice of New York drivers. Join here: hub.driversguild.org/IDGNYGM

Tomorrow at 7 PM: Join the IDG NY General Meeting on Zoom. Get updates, ask questions, and learn how you can join IDG’s work to win fair pay, stronger protections, and a real voice for drivers. Join here: hub.driversguild.org/IDGNYGM

At the September 29th IDG NY General Meeting, we’ll share updates from our conversations with drivers at airports and community events, discuss issues affecting drivers, and explain how you can join IDG and help build a stronger union. 7 PM on Zoom: hub.driversguild.org/IDGNYGM

Save the date: The next IDG NY General Meeting is Tuesday, September 29, at 7 PM on Zoom. Hear organizing and campaign updates, learn about available resources, and find out how you can get involved with IDG. Join here: hub.driversguild.org/IDGNYGM

From airport terminals to community gatherings, IDG organizers are meeting drivers where they are. Every conversation gives drivers an opportunity to share their concerns, learn about IDG, and find out how they can join the fight for fair pay, stronger protections, and respect.

Drivers should not have to face rising costs, unfair app rules, deactivations, and more alone. By joining IDG, drivers can stand together and fight for fair pay, stronger protections, and a real voice in the decisions affecting their work and future. DriversGuild.org

At a recent Chinese community picnic, IDG organizers spoke with drivers and community members about their experiences, the issues affecting their work, and how joining IDG can help drivers build a stronger collective voice. Learn more: DriversGuild.org

IDG has been visiting New York airports and speaking directly with drivers about the challenges they face. These conversations help us understand what drivers need and explain how joining IDG can give drivers a stronger collective voice. Learn more: DriversGuild.org