Queens lawmaker expects bill guarding against ‘unfair deactivations’ for Uber/Lyft drivers to get vote before year’s end

A Queens lawmaker said on Thursday that he expects his legislation, aimed at strengthening protections for Uber and Lyft drivers from being kicked off the platforms through “unfair deactivations,” to receive a vote before the current City Council’s session ends in two weeks.

City Council Member Shekar Krishnan told amNewYork he believes the council will take up his bill, Intro. 276, during its last full meeting scheduled for Dec. 18.