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San Diego Drivers United in the Media
Independent reporting helps document the experiences of rideshare drivers and the public work of San Diego Drivers United. This page collects verified news reports, interviews and community coverage for drivers, journalists, researchers and public officials.
Featured coverage
FOX 5 San Diego — Rideshare Drivers Protest Near SAN
December 2023. FOX 5 documented more than 100 rideshare drivers protesting near San Diego International Airport over low pay and fare transparency. This demonstration helped bring public attention to the concerns being discussed by local drivers.
CBS 8 — San Diego Drivers Rally for Higher Pay and Airport Fare Minimums
June 17, 2026. CBS 8 reported on an SDDU-organized rally calling for mileage and time-based compensation standards and a minimum airport fare. The report identified San Diego Drivers United as a local nonprofit advocacy group founded by rideshare driver Luis Arias.
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KPBS — California Rideshare Unionization and San Diego Driver Perspectives
August 11, 2026. KPBS interviewed SDDU Co-Founder Librado Rivera about driver earnings, representation and concerns surrounding the developing statewide union process. The story documented SDDU’s independent position and the diversity of opinions within the driver community.
Business Insider — Driver-Owned Rideshare Alternatives
February 17, 2025. Business Insider reported on drivers in San Diego and other cities exploring cooperative transportation models as alternatives to traditional platforms. The article included members associated with San Diego Drivers United and documented the broader national interest in driver-led solutions.
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Media inquiries
Journalists seeking interviews, background information, driver perspectives, event details or supporting materials may contact sddu@sandiegodriversunited.org. Please include your outlet, deadline, topic and preferred contact method.
SDDU can help connect reporters with rideshare and delivery drivers from different communities and language backgrounds in San Diego County.
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