Uber Adds Driver Protections Against Sudden Deactivation

Uber is implementing appeal processes and notice requirements before deactivating drivers, addressing a long-standing vulnerability where workers could lose income without explanation or recourse. The shift reflects economic pressure: driver attrition and rehiring costs have made sudden terminations inefficient for the platform. The policies don't confer employee status or income guarantees, but they suggest that worker retention mechanisms can become competitive advantages in the gig economy.