September 8th, 2021

Like many of us who prefer not to Uber everywhere, Lyft is an option for drivers and passengers to accomplish two tasks: earning money efficiently and arriving at one's desired destination. However, how might legal efforts interrupt that goal?

A new Texas law (SB8) threatens to penalize drivers for getting passengers where they need to go―specifically applying to women who seek to exercise their right to access the healthcare they need. In response to this law, on September 3, 2021 Lyft reported their disinterest of this recent law and confirmed their support of women's reproductive rights.

Because this law can potentially punish drivers and passengers from accomplishing their goals on the Lyft platform―earning money efficiently and arriving to one's desired location safely―it directly affects the purpose of the platform. Moreover, Lyft has created a Driver Legal Defense Fund to "cover 100% of legal fees for drivers sued under SB8 while driving on our platform."(Lyft).