elebrate Our Victories & Plan for the Future:

Join the National App Workers Meeting

on Thursday, January 23

The fight for app worker rights continues in 2025, and your voice is needed to shape the future! Join the Justice for App Workers National General Meeting on Thursday, January 23, at 2 PM EST. This virtual event will bring app workers from across the country together to celebrate our victories, plan our next nation action, and strategize for a stronger, fairer future.

As proud members of the Justice for App Workers coalition, the Independent Drivers Guild invites all drivers to participate in this powerful gathering. Let’s come together to make 2025 a transformational year for app workers everywhere. Invite a fellow driver to join this movement by sharing the RSVP link. Together, we can achieve lasting change for app workers!

Fighting Congestion Pricing Pay Cuts with the IDG

Starting in January 2025, NYC’s congestion pricing rules will hit rideshare drivers hard, with Uber making sure its profits are protected at your expense. Instead of absorbing costs or ensuring riders shoulder them, Uber is cutting driver pay by up to $5.94 per trip on cross-Hudson rides. This comes on top of a new congestion surcharge added to trips south of 96th Street in Manhattan. While IDG successfully fought to shield drivers from the worst of these policies, Uber’s actions underscore the urgent need for a pay raise to protect hardworking drivers from skyrocketing expenses. But the members of IDG are fighting back. Read our full story in the New York Post now.

Uber and Lyft spent millions lobbying for congestion pricing, knowing they could pass the burden onto drivers and riders while profiting from reduced street competition. This corporate greed leaves you, the essential workers of NYC, with less pay as you keep the city moving. IDG is leading the charge to demand fair pay from the TLC and hold these companies accountable. Sign our petition, join upcoming actions, and share our social media posts to amplify the fight. Together, we can protect drivers and win the raise we deserve.

Illinois February 5: Celebrate the Historic Union Win in Massachusetts, and Learn What It Means for Illinois!

Join us on Monday, February 5, from 10 AM to 2 PM at Allegra Banquets in Schiller Park for an in-depth driver meeting about the historic union win in Massachusetts and what it means for drivers in Illinois. Hosted by IDG, the Machinists Union, and Justice for App Workers, this event will highlight how Massachusetts drivers secured their rights and how we can build on that momentum to win fair pay and protections here. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow drivers, learn what’s next, and discover how you can get involved in shaping the future for Illinois drivers.

$58 Million Dollars in Unclaimed Settlement Funds:

File a Claim by January 31 to Receive Your Uber/Lyft Settlement Payment

Great news for NY drivers! The deadline to file your back pay claims for the $328 million Uber and Lyft settlement has been extended to January 31, 2025. This extension comes after our collaborative efforts with the Attorney General’s office to ensure that every hardworking driver gets the money they deserve.

To get any money you may be owed, you must file a claim to receive your settlement payment!

Step 1: If you qualify, you should have received a claim number from Rust Consulting. Think you qualify but haven’t received a claim number? Contact Rust Consulting to find out if you are eligible. See contact info at driversguild.org/claims

Step 2: Once you have that claim number, don’t wait.

FILE YOUR CLAIM to Receive Settlement from NY AG: 

New York UBER Drivers from Nov 10, 2014 to May 22, 2017

FILE YOUR CLAIM to Receive Settlement from NY AG: 

New York LYFT Drivers from Oct 11, 2015 and July 31, 2017

To Receive the NY Rideshare Settlement Payment, YOU MUST FILE A CLAIM BY JANUARY 31. File your claim today! For more information, visit driversguild.org/claims.

A Historic Win for Drivers: Let’s Bring It to New Jersey!

Massachusetts drivers just made history, winning the right to form a union—a major victory for fair pay, stronger protections, and a voice on the job. This milestone shows what’s possible when drivers come together and fight for what we deserve. Now, New Jersey drivers can make it happen too.

Thank you to all our IDG New Jersey members who came together to celebrate Massachusetts’ win, discuss how we can organize for a union and higher wages in New Jersey, and connect with other drivers over delicious Mediterranean food! We appreciate your commitment to work together to build a movement for fair pay, respect, and dignity on the job.

New York Drivers: Add Your Voice—Demand Fair Wages, Better Protections, and Real Solutions by Signing Our Petition!

This past summer, countless New York City drivers faced unjust lockouts, losing critical income that many families rely on to meet basic needs. It’s time to take a stand. We’re calling on the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) to ensure Uber and Lyft are held accountable for these disruptions. Join the Independent Drivers Guild by signing our petition to demand justice and financial stability for NYC drivers. Our demands include compensation for lost earnings, increased pay set by the TLC, stronger safeguards against app lockouts, limits on new FHV licenses, affordable insurance options, more relief stands and EV chargers, fairer parking rules, and a ban on autonomous vehicles. Together, we can create a better future for all app drivers in New York City—sign the petition now!

Stay On the Road with a Free Flu Shot—Courtesy of IDG for New Jersey, Connecticut, Illinois, Florida, and New York Drivers!

Flu is on the rise, but Independent Drivers Guild members in New Jersey, Connecticut, Illinois, Florida, and New York can stay protected with a free flu shot voucher from Drivers Benefits.* Redeemable at any Walgreens or Duane Reade pharmacy, vouchers are emailed within one business day of sign-up and cover shots for all ages, including the 65+ formula. No insurance is required, and vouchers are valid until April 1, 2025—supplies are limited, so redeem yours soon! For more information, visit driversguild.org/flushots.

Celebrating the Enduring Legacy of Martin Luther King Day

As we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s memory, we recommit ourselves to building a movement rooted in unity, justice, and the belief that progress is possible when we stand together. Dr. King’s fight against racism and his unwavering support for workers’ rights guide our work to empower drivers, challenge injustice, and uplift working communities everywhere. His vision of dignity, fairness, and equality for all serves as a constant reminder that the fight against discrimination—on the road, in the workplace, and in society—is far from over. As we honor his memory, we reaffirm our commitment to combating racism in all its forms, advancing fair pay, respect, and protections for drivers, and building a movement rooted in Dr. King’s ideals of unity, equality, and justice.

Get Support

New York Office Hours & Weekly Outreach

IDG’s NYC office is bigger and better than ever! Visit us:

New York Independent Drivers Guild

41-09 36th St #3

Queens, NY 11101

Monday – Friday, 10AM – 4PM

New Jersey Office Hours

New Jersey Independent Drivers Guild

110 Fieldcrest Avenue, 3rd Floor

Edison, New Jersey 08837

Tuesday: 10am to 2pm  – IDG NJ Customer Service Class (not at NJ Edison Office)

Thursday: 9am to 6pm 

Friday: 9am to 6pm

Outreach at Newark Airport

Tuesday: 10am to 4pm 

Wednesday: 10am to 4pm

Connecticut Office Hours

Connecticut Independent Drivers Guild

157 Church St

New Haven, CT 06510

Wednesdays from 10AM to 6PM

Illinois Office Hours

IL Drivers! Have you visited our office yet? Come in and get support!

Illinois Independent Drivers Guild

114 W Higgins Rd

Park Ridge, IL 60068

Monday – Thursday from 10AM to 4PM

Friday from 10 AM to 2PM

Saturday from 10AM to 2PM

Sunday: Closed

*Terms and conditions apply – see ny.driversbenefits.org for more details on eligibility rules and benefits requirements.