Thousands of rideshare workers in Massachusetts currently live at or near poverty levels. Last year, a coalition of worker and community groups fought back and prevailed in court against a ballot initiative proposal put forth by rideshare companies that would have further lowered standards for rideshare workers in Massachusetts.

As the courts continue to consider various issues with regard to regulations on the emerging industry, drivers are taking to the streets, and now to the State House, to demand immediate action be taken to improve their standards of living and to secure a process for workers to organize. In the Rideshare Driver Justice Bill, filed as S.666 and H.1099, drivers are demanding rights that they have nearly unanimous agreement on, including the need for higher wages, discrimination protections, and a clear path to unionization in order to collectively bargain for additional improvements with the companies.