Lyft and Uber Pledge to Cover Legal Fees for Drivers Under Texas Abortion Law
Rideshare giants Lyft and Uber announce they will pay all legal costs for drivers sued under Texas' strict new abortion legislation. The companies criticize the law as an attack on privacy and women's healthcare access.
Lyft and Uber commit to covering all legal fees for drivers who face civil lawsuits under Texas' new restrictive abortion law. The state legislation prohibits abortions after approximately six weeks of pregnancy and allows private citizens to sue anyone who aids a woman in obtaining the procedure, including drivers who transport them to clinics.
Lyft CEO Logan Green announces the creation of a Driver Legal Defense Fund to fully protect its workforce from these lawsuits. Green states that the law directly contradicts the company's values and basic privacy rights, emphasizing that drivers never monitor where riders go or why they are traveling.
In addition to covering legal costs, Lyft donates $1 million to Planned Parenthood to ensure transportation remains accessible for women seeking healthcare. Uber follows suit with a similar pledge to protect its drivers, highlighting the growing opposition from major corporations regarding the controversial Texas legislation.