Published
April 27, 2024
Updated
July 29, 2026
New York’s $38 million Lyft agreement addressed alleged deductions from driver pay and added employment benefits; its driver claim process is closed.
Current Status
The New York Attorney General’s Lyft claim process is closed. Payments were administered on a rolling basis as Lyft funded the settlement, but the state’s public page does not provide a final claimant-by-claimant completion notice.StatusClaims closed; distributions administered
Claim DeadlineClosed in 2025
BenefitIndividual amount based on qualifying deductions
Proof RequiredA valid claim using the administrator’s records was required
What Was This Matter About?
The New York Attorney General alleged that Lyft deducted sales tax and Black Car Fund charges from driver earnings and failed to provide certain benefits. Lyft entered an assurance of discontinuance without admitting the state’s factual or legal conclusions.Who Could File?
The restitution process generally covered drivers who used the Lyft Driver app for trips in New York from October 11, 2015 through July 31, 2017 and had qualifying deductions.What Did the Agreement Provide?
The agreement created a $38 million restitution fund and required changes involving earnings notices, paid sick leave, appeals, and other driver protections. New restitution claims are not accepted.Official Information
Review notices and documents on the New York Attorney General Lyft and Uber Settlement website.
Settlement Fund
$38 million
Matter
New York Attorney General Lyft driver settlement
Legal Instrument
Assurance of Discontinuance
Jurisdiction
State of New York
Current Milestone
Claims closed; distributions administered
Official Website
New York Attorney General Lyft and Uber Settlement
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