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Testimony by Milan Gasawa, Member of New York Taxi Workers Alliance (TWA) on Uber and Lyft Deactivation Bill

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Milan Gasawa, a member of the New York Taxi Workers Alliance, testified in support of the Uber and Lyft deactivation bill. He shared personal experiences of being deactivated by Uber, emphasizing the need for driver protection against arbitrary deactivations and highlighting the power imbalance between drivers and ride-hailing companies.

  • Described feeling like a "slave in my own car" due to Uber and Lyft's unilateral power over drivers
  • Recounted being deactivated for 8 months after a customer complaint, despite having evidence of being assaulted by the passenger
  • Alleged targeted deactivation due to his involvement with the NY Taxi Workers Alliance