Protect App-Based Drivers + Services

BREAKING: The CA Supreme Court has unanimously ruled to uphold #Prop22! This ruling is an overwhelming victory for nearly 1.4M CA drivers who prefer the flexibility of app-based work & consumers who use these services. #Prop22Protected #Prop22Upheld bit.ly/3ykG84M

UPDATE: @Instacart has launched Classroom Carts to support Los Angeles schools affected by the recent wildfires. Those interested in participating can donate much-needed supplies to dozens of impacted schools and help students return to class. instacart.com/donate

Additionally, the report found that more than 196,000 California restaurants, grocers and merchants used app-based delivery platforms in 2023. The report also found that merchants earned $12.9 billion in revenue, with each business averaging $65,826 in 2023.

The report also found that, on average, nearly 70% of app-based drivers worked fewer than 5 hours per week, and more than 92% of drivers worked fewer than 20 hours a week. Independent app-based work continues to be a vital source of supplemental income for Californians.

BREAKING: A new report has found that California app-based drivers earned $37.40 per hour on average in 2023. The report also found that 1.6 million Californians worked with app-based platforms, earning a total of nearly $10 billion. #ProtectAppWork #Prop22 bit.ly/3CBuxAr

We’ve barely just launched Community Carts on Instacart and we are already delivering thousands of bags of groceries and daily essentials to emergency centers in LA. One of the leaders of a YMCA we work with was watching the cars pull up and said “omg, what are these magical cars showing up with food we need so much of!” - magic indeed. And the number of bags is growing by the minute, with many orders in excess of $1000+. In the middle of this tragedy, we’re really witnessing the best of humanity. And we’re just getting started. Thank you to everyone who is jumping on to help LA; you can donate the exact items these centers asked us for and desperately need here: instacart.com/donate

Uber is pledging $3M to support relief efforts across Southern California, including $1M to @WCKitchen and $2M to local community orgs that are serving Angelenos with free rides, meals, groceries, essentials and freight transportation. bit.ly/4j75tC5

UPDATE: @Instacart has activated their Community Carts program to support the Los Angeles community. Those interested in participating can donate groceries & supplies to 10 Los Angeles-based YMCAs. Delivery & service fees on all Community Cart orders will be waived.

UPDATE: @DoorDash is providing additional support for Los Angeles relief and recovery efforts. Fees for some orders placed in Los Angeles County are being waived and up to $1 million is being donated to @WCKitchen >> bit.ly/3E2O5hr

.@Instacart is taking steps to support wildfire relief efforts for the Los Angeles community. To assist those impacted, Instacart is waiving delivery fees for groceries, pet supplies and other daily essentials. For those affected, visit: bit.ly/40s6SM3

Instacart is waiving all delivery fees for people impacted by the fires. If your default address is set to Los Angeles, you’ll see a notification regarding the $0 delivery fee.

.@DoorDash is taking steps to support wildfire relief and recovery efforts for the Los Angeles community. For those impacted – including first responders, Dashers and local restaurants – DoorDash is providing emergency assistance grants and donations. Apply here: bit.ly/3Wb0zd6

.@Lyft is helping support those impacted by wildfires in the Los Angeles area. Use code “CAFIRERELIEF25” for a discounted ride to local shelters. Riders can also round up their fare in the app to donate to the @RedCross. Stay safe and follow local public safety guidelines. bit.ly/3C3oZOX

Folks evacuating the #EatonFire can use rideshare services for free. Use code WILDFIRE25 for @Uber or CAFIRERELIEF25 for @lyft to get a ride to a shelter.

.@Uber is offering free rides (up to $40) for anyone needing to evacuate to an emergency shelter. You need to enter the code "WILDFIRE25" in the Wallet section of the app before requesting your ride to the designated location.

App-based driver Al Porche in @sdutOpinion: “Part of what I love about app-based driving is that I’m an independent contractor, meaning I get to choose when I want to work, how often I want to work, and for how long I want to work.” #Prop22Protected bit.ly/4g35Fk4

🎉 The California Supreme Court upheld #Prop22, ensuring that 1.4 million app-based drivers can continue working with the flexibility they need! This is a major win for the millions of consumers in CA who enjoy the sharing economy. sg.news.yahoo.com/california-sup…

"This ruling is not just a win for the nearly 1.4 million drivers who rely on the flexibility of app-based work to make ends meet, but for millions of consumers and thousands of businesses...” said PADS. “The courts have spoken, and this issue can finally be put to rest.”

“As an app-based driver, [the] ruling is a huge sigh of relief and a win for California,” said Stephanie Whitfield, an Instacart shopper. “For years, special interests have been trying to take away our ability to remain independent contractors, despite voters overwhelmingly approving the law…” #Prop22Upheld

The CA Supreme Court unanimously upheld #Prop22, protecting the will of voters and preserving the ability of app-based drivers to work independently. The decision is a huge win for our state’s democracy and drivers who want to remain independent. bit.ly/3WL1NN3

Egor S., a student & driver, on the importance of app-based work: “While I’m looking for a full-time job, DoorDash really supports my life. It pays very good money for living.” With #Prop22 being upheld, Egor can continue to work as an independent contractor.