$140M Uber Lyft driver class action lawsuit settlement (Massachusetts)

Uber and Lyft have agreed to pay about $140 million to settle claims from the Massachusetts attorney general’s office that the rideshare companies violated state laws by misclassifying drivers as independent contractors.

The Uber Lyft class action settlement benefits individuals who used the Uber and Lyft driver apps to provide rides to passengers in Massachusetts between July 14, 2020, and July 2, 2024.

The Massachusetts attorney general’s office filed a lawsuit against Uber and Lyft in 2020, claiming the rideshare companies violated state laws by misclassifying drivers as independent contractors. As a result of this misclassification, drivers allegedly did not receive the wages and benefits they were entitled to under state law.

Uber and Lyft are rideshare companies that allow drivers to use their own vehicles to transport passengers. Drivers can choose to work for one or both of the companies.

Uber and Lyft have not admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay about $140 million to resolve the Massachusetts attorney general’s allegations.

Under the terms of the Uber Lyft driver class action lawsuit settlement, drivers can receive a cash payment. Payments will vary depending on the number of trips a driver completed during the class period. Drivers who completed more trips will receive a larger share of the settlement fund.

The deadline for exclusion is Sept. 26, 2024 and the deadline for objection is Oct. 11, 2024.

The final approval hearing for the Uber Lyft class action settlement is scheduled for Oct. 24, 2024.

No claim form is required to benefit from the settlement. However, drivers must update their address on the website by August 31, 2025. Drivers who did not receive a notice, misplaced it, or who cannot locate their unique Access Code should contact the Settlement Administrator at the number below.

Earlier this year, Uber agreed to a $290 million settlement to resolve a New York investigation into claims it unlawfully deducted sales tax and Black Car Fund fees from driver earnings.

Who’s Eligible

Uber and Lyft drivers who provided rides to passengers in Massachusetts between July 14, 2020, and July 2, 2024, may be eligible for a payment. Casual drivers who drove an average of fewer than 8 miles per week during the class period may not be eligible for restitution. The settlement is intended for drivers who drove more than casually and earned less than the minimum wage after accounting for expenses.

Potential Award

Varies

Proof of Purchase

N/A

Claim Form

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

08/31/2025

Case Name

Massachusetts Attorney General v. Uber Technologies Inc., et al., Case No. 2084-cv-00554, in the Superior Court of Massachusetts.

Final Hearing

N/A

Settlement Website

UberYLFTMassaGoInfo.com

Claims Administrator

MA AG v Uber and Lyft Settlement Administrator
C/O Rust Consulting, Inc. -8875
P.O. Box 2599 Faribault, MN 55021-9599
[email protected]
888-562-1052

Class Counsel

Andrea Joy Campbell
MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY GENERAL

Defense Counsel

N/A