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Latest update • Oct 2, 2026
Lyft’s $272.5 Million California Settlement: What Drivers Need to Know
How the lawsuits began, who may qualify, where the money will go, and what comes next for driver payments.
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Featured update • Sep 14, 2026
San Diego Drivers United Participates in Historic 8–0 Vote on Item 201
SDDU participated in the press conference and City Council meeting supporting Resolution R-2027-49, advancing worker protections, public safety and meaningful local oversight of autonomous vehicles.
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Policy & driver rights • Aug 13, 2026
California Rideshare Drivers Move Toward Union Representation: What San Diego Drivers Should Know
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Driver safety • Jul 13, 2026
Uber or Lyft Driver Injured in a Car Accident? Your Complete California Guide
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Earnings & expenses • Jul 2, 2026
California Gas-Tax Increase: What It Means for Rideshare Drivers
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Community action • Jun 19, 2026
San Diego Drivers Rally for Fair Pay and Airport Fare Minimums
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Earnings & expenses • Jun 5, 2026
Uber and Lyft Changed the Rules of the Game: Drivers Invested Thousands of Dollars and Are Now Losing the Categories That Promised Higher Earnings
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Policy & driver rights • Jun 1, 2026
AB 1340 and California Rideshare Unionization: An Updated Guide for Drivers
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Driver safety • Jun 1, 2026
Rideshare Drivers Are Helping Make California and San Diego Safer
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Driver safety • May 22, 2026
Uber’s “Distracted Driving” Warnings Raise Serious Questions About Driver Surveillance and Fairness
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Driver safety • May 6, 2026
Private Rides in California: Licensing, Insurance, and Legal Safety for Drivers
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Earnings & expenses • Dec 16, 2025
Passenger Fares and Driver Pay: Why a Single Percentage Does Not Tell the Whole Story
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Policy & driver rights • Sep 12, 2025
SB 371 and Rideshare Insurance: What California Drivers Need to Know
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Earnings & expenses • Aug 12, 2025
Empowering Rideshare Drivers: The Case for Fare Negotiation in San Diego
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Driver news • Jun 18, 2025
Driver-Owned Rideshare Cooperatives: An Alternative Model Gains Attention
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Policy & driver rights • Jun 13, 2025
Prop 22: The Truth about the Benefits for Drivers
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