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Uber promised drivers a way to appeal deactivations. They say it doesn’t exist

Fast Company Tech Bryce Covert June 8, 2026
Uber promised drivers a way to appeal deactivations. They say it doesn’t exist
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# Uber and Lyft Are Deactivating Drivers Without Clear Explanations or Real Appeals Ride-share companies are permanently firing drivers for safety violations but won't say which ride caused the problem or provide a meaningful way to challenge the decision. One driver was deactivated twice with no specific details about what happened, making it impossible to improve or defend himself—and when he tried to appeal, the company simply rejected him without explanation.

Devins Baker, an Uber driver, was driving a passenger to the San Francisco airport in late 2024 when, out of the corner of his eye, he saw another car driving across the highway lanes. He hit his brakes to avoid crashing. The passenger in the back of his car, who Baker said wasn’t wearing a seatbelt

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