Published
August 4, 2025
Updated
August 2, 2026
Massachusetts’ $175 million Uber and Lyft agreement provides at least $140 million in driver restitution and ongoing minimum-pay, sick-leave, insurance, and app protections.
Current Status
The Massachusetts Attorney General says the administrator began mailing restitution checks in the first week of September 2025. Eligible drivers did not file claims; they were identified from company records. The August 31, 2025 address-update deadline has passed. Separate ongoing benefits continue, including an inflation-adjusted earnings floor that became $34.48 per hour of engaged time on January 15, 2026.StatusAutomatic Checks Mailed
Address DeadlineAugust 31, 2025 — Passed
Total Agreement$175 Million
Driver RestitutionAt Least $140 Million
What Was the Massachusetts Uber and Lyft Case About?
The Massachusetts Attorney General sued Uber and Lyft in 2020, alleging that drivers were improperly treated as independent contractors and denied wages and protections required by state law. The June 2024 agreement resolved that litigation and avoided a proposed ballot fight over app-based driver classification. Uber agreed to pay $148 million and Lyft $27 million, for a combined $175 million, while accepting a detailed package of driver protections.Who Was Considered for Restitution?
Drivers who completed qualifying passenger rides through the Uber or Lyft Driver app in Massachusetts between July 14, 2020 and July 2, 2024 could be eligible. The administrator used records supplied through the state agreement to identify recipients and calculate amounts. The program concerned qualifying rides, not every use of a driver account, food delivery, passenger activity, or driving performed outside Massachusetts.Was a Claim Form Required?
No. The Attorney General’s office states that eligible drivers did not need to file a claim, hire anyone, or provide new banking or tax information to receive the restitution check. The only time-sensitive action was for a driver whose mailing information had changed: the official process allowed address verification or correction through August 31, 2025. That deadline is over, and an old address tool should not be described as an open claim.When Were Payments Sent?
The administrator began sending notices in August 2025 and mailing checks during the first week of September 2025. The state expected checks to arrive in early fall. Because awards were calculated from driving records, the amount varied by driver and was not based on an equal share of $140 million. A person who did not receive an expected check should use the official site’s current process rather than submit information to a third-party claim page.How Large Was the Restitution Fund?
Uber and Lyft paid $175 million under the agreement, and at least $140 million was designated as back-pay restitution for drivers. The remainder supported administration and other obligations under the settlement. The $140 million figure is not a separate consumer class fund for passengers, nor is it a reimbursement limited to fuel or vehicle receipts. The Attorney General controlled the eligibility and award formula using covered work records.What Minimum Pay Applies Now?
The agreement established a minimum earnings floor for engaged time, meaning the time from accepting a ride through dropping off the passenger, including travel to the pickup and waiting there. It began at $32.50 per hour and is adjusted annually for inflation. The Massachusetts Attorney General’s current page lists $34.48 per hour effective January 15, 2026. This is an earnings floor, not a promise that all logged-in time is paid at that rate.What Other Driver Benefits Continue?
The settlement provides paid sick leave, accident insurance, paid family and medical leave contributions, a health-insurance benefit for drivers meeting qualifying hours, occupational accident coverage, and app-based information about earnings and trip terms. It also includes protections involving deactivation appeals and multilingual support. Effective dates and eligibility vary by benefit, so the current state guidance and the driver’s app govern rather than the historical notice alone.How Does This Differ From the New York Settlements?
Massachusetts used its own case, class period, payment formula, and automatic process. New York’s separate Uber and Lyft agreements addressed different deductions and required historical claims from qualifying drivers. A driver’s eligibility in one state does not establish eligibility in the other. This page concerns the Massachusetts Attorney General case and the companion settlement terms involving Lyft.What Should Drivers Keep?
Recipients should retain the settlement notice, check record, and any address-update confirmation, along with ordinary driver statements that show covered Massachusetts activity. Current drivers should also keep app records relating to the earnings floor, paid sick leave, and other benefits. OpenClassActions cannot calculate an award, replace a check, or resolve an ongoing pay-period dispute; those questions belong with the official state and settlement channels.Official Information
Review the latest information on the Massachusetts Attorney General settlement information website.
Case
Attorney General v. Uber Technologies, Inc.
Case Number
2084CV01519-BLS1
Court
Massachusetts Superior Court, Suffolk County
Covered Rides
July 14, 2020–July 2, 2024
Total Payments
$175 million
Restitution
At least $140 million
Checks Mailed
Beginning September 2025
Official Website
Massachusetts Attorney General settlement information
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