2.14.20 - Op-Ed: Lyft saved my family’s life: The gig economy made that possible
'I’m not exaggerating when I say that Lyft provided a lifeline to start turning things around for my family and has changed my life. It’s provided me the financial stability and scheduling flexibility to support myself while I figured out what came next for me and my loved ones. I could work when I wanted, where I wanted and for however long I wanted, meaning I could build work around caring for my family and continuing to invest in my future.'
'But based on what I’m reading in the news, all of that is coming under attack. Some lawmakers in Albany are trying to pass legislation like the one just implemented in California, which could force me into becoming an employee of Lyft, and all the baggage that comes with it. Already, that law has caused chaos for workers across California, putting their financial stability into very real jeopardy.'
'If these policy makers in New York get their way, I’d have to work more traditional and restrictive hours, taking away my ability to work on my business and visit my family. It would be a disaster for our future.'