Yes For Massachusetts Drivers

Massachusetts drivers, community groups and advocates working together to secure flexibility & extend new benefits for rideshare and delivery drivers.

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Our statement in response to today’s SJC decision. #mapoli

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That’s a wrap from West Springfield! The mayors noted the importance of making sure all-based drivers keep the independence they want. Support drivers to support our economy! #mapoli

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Chicopee Mayor John Vieau highlighting how hundreds of Chicopee app-based drivers want to remain independent- working as much as they want whenever they want. We can’t let special interests change that. #mapoli

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Agawam Mayor Christopher Johnson speaking about app-based drivers ensuring visitors and staff get to and from Six Flags New England, one of the region’s go-to destinations, safely. Removing driver independence could limit transportation options, harming drivers and riders. #mapoli

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Westfield Mayor Michael McCabe reminding the audience that app-based drivers – who are pivotal to the Western Mass. economy – want to remain independent. So let’s keep it that way! #mapol

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We’re in West Springfield with some local leaders discussing the importance of keeping drivers independent. First up - many people visit the Big E every year, West Springfield Mayor William Reichelt said, and app-based drivers are crucial to getting folks to this wonderful event. Let’s keep drivers independent and keep the service riders have come to rely on. #mapoli

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Charles M. is a proud Lyft driver from Boston who doesn’t want to be assigned a schedule or answer to a boss. Let’s keep app-based drivers independent this fall! #mapoli

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Dean says that independence is the main benefit of being an app-based driver. Let’s keep it that way! #mapoli

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A 2022 study from Beacon Economics found that reclassifying Massachusetts rideshare and delivery drivers as employees would result in the loss of up to 87% of all rideshare and delivery jobs in the state. Keep drivers independent! #mapoli

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Residents in and around Fall River, Attleboro and New Bedford accounted for more than 5 million rides and deliveries in 2023. App-based drivers need your support. Vote YES this fall to allow them to continue to set their own schedules and work where they want, when they want.

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“I started driving for Uber Eats as a second job. I chose to drive because I could do it at night after my day job and because it allows me to be my own boss. That extra income helps a lot.” -Maria V. #mapoli

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Like many app-based drivers, Orlanda is concerned about how losing a flexible schedule would impact her livelihood. Keep drivers independent by voting YES for Mass. Drivers this fall! #mapoli

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App-based drivers in Greater Boston say YES to flexibility and independence! #mapoli

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Delivery accounted for more than 78% of all services provided in the Leominster-Gardner area last year and businesses accrued more than $30 million in revenue via the delivery platforms. Protect this important part of the local economy by supporting app-based drivers! #mapoli

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Happy Father’s Day! Did you know that more than half of app-based drivers provide care for a loved one? They drive so that they can make money and also be there for their families. #mapoli

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📸 Drivers' bowling event in Hyde Park last night! A special shout-out to our grassroots team for helping attendees register to vote. Thanks to all who joined us! #mapoli

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Rachel is a retired engineer who began driving for Uber and Lyft to take care of her family. She says a traditional work schedule would prevent her from helping to raise her granddaughter- an honor roll student whose education she supported throughout the pandemic. #mapoli

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A significant majority of app-based drivers support measures to protect their independence while giving them access to historic new benefits. Please listen to drivers! #mapoli

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The summer is almost here, and app-based drivers on Cape Cod and the Islands will be doing the hard work of supporting visitors’ rideshare and delivery needs. Last year alone, they fulfilled 2.3 million requests. Let’s protect their ability to provide these important services!

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With more than 40,000 rides completed, Uber driver David B. says his ability to set his own schedule greatly improved his life. Read his story in The Sun Chronicle: https://t.co/K9PKX63gLm #mapoli