PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Tenzin Durjee, Uber and Lyft Driver on Driver Lockouts and Legislation Support
3:07:35
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Tenzin Durjee, a part-time Uber and Lyft driver and full-time stay-at-home father, testified about the challenges faced due to driver lockouts and expressed support for legislation to help drivers. He specifically mentioned support for Intro 276 and Intro 100.
- Durjee emphasized the difficulty in supporting his family due to driver lockouts implemented by ride-hailing companies.
- He expressed support for Intro 276, which aims to regulate driver deactivations.
- As a team leader, he also voiced support for Intro 100, which proposes an alternate side parking holiday for Losar (Tibetan New Year).
Tenzin Durjee
3:07:35
Good afternoon, chair.
3:07:37
My name is Tenxin Dozi, and I'm a father of 2 daughters.
3:07:41
And I'm a full time stay in estate home dad and a part time Uber and Lyft driver.
3:07:47
And since they started doing their lockout, it's been impossible for me to, you know, help my family, and that is one of the reasons I'm here and to also support the intro 276, which is gonna help us as drivers in the future.
3:08:05
And also support I also support as a team leader in support the intro 100 for the lowstar alternate.
3:08:14
Thank you.