Independent Drivers Guild

05/28/2026

Gas prices, insurance, maintenance, and vehicle costs keep going up.
Drivers need fair pay, real protections, and a stronger voice in this industry.
Stay connected with IDG:
ny.driversguild.org/

05/26/2026

NY drivers are paying more just to stay on the road.
Gas, insurance, maintenance, repairs, and other vehicle costs are cutting into take-home pay.
IDG wants to hear how rising costs are impacting you.
Fill out the survey today:
forms.gle/RFsF7eeKZTZ3gKVm9

05/21/2026

Rideshare drivers keep New York moving, but too many drivers are working longer hours while taking home less after expenses.
Help IDG show what drivers are really facing.
Share your experience in the Rideshare Driver Pay & Affordability Survey:
forms.gle/RFsF7eeKZTZ3gKVm9

05/21/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Mother’s Day community event with IDG, Justice for App Workers, and NOMAD!

It was a beautiful day to celebrate mothers, families, and the driver community that keeps New York moving. We’re proud to stand with partners who are helping bring drivers and families together, build community, and support one another.

05/19/2026

Tonight at 7 PM: IDG NY General Meeting.
We’ll discuss the fight against driverless cars, driver benefits, rights on the job, and next steps for organizing.
Join here:
bit.ly/IDGNY2026GeneralMeeting

05/18/2026

Tomorrow at 7 PM: IDG NY General Meeting.
Join drivers across New York to hear updates, ask questions, and stay involved in the fight for stronger driver protections.
Join here:
bit.ly/IDGNY2026GeneralMeeting

05/15/2026

This May, Drivers Benefits paid for by The Black Car Fund is offering a $25 Amazon.com Gift Card to eligible, enrolled drivers who complete an in-store eye exam at a participating General Vision Services location.
Complete your eye exam between May 1 and May 31, 2026, then submit your receipt by June 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Once your submission is verified, you will receive your gift card by email within one week.
Need help? Contact the Driver Support Team at 1-833-814-8590 or email [email protected].
Download the app: ny.driversbenefits.org/en/app

05/13/2026

IDG NY is proud to join Justice for App Workers and NOMAD Drivers for Mother’s Appreciation Day, celebrating and honoring women drivers who keep New York moving.

Join us for light brunch, music, surprise gifts, and community as we continue building a strong network of women organizers.

📅 Saturday, May 16, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
📍 IDG Office, 41-09 36th St, 3rd Fl., Long Island City, NY 11101

Scan the flyer to RSVP!

05/12/2026

Join our next IDG NY General Meeting on Tuesday, May 19, at 7 PM on Zoom.
We’ll cover updates on driverless cars, rising costs, driver benefits, and what comes next in our organizing.
Join here:
bit.ly/IDGNY2026GeneralMeeting

05/08/2026

Gas prices and driver costs keep rising, but Uber and Lyft are not stepping up.
Drivers deserve fair pay that reflects the real cost of doing this work.
This is why we organize.
Learn more:
ny.driversguild.org/

05/07/2026

NY drivers are facing rising gas prices, higher insurance costs, expensive repairs, and growing pressure to work longer hours just to keep up.
IDG wants to hear directly from drivers about how these rising costs are impacting take-home pay and quality of life.
Take the Rideshare Driver Pay & Affordability Survey today:

The Independent Drivers Guild is conducting this survey of rideshare drivers to understand how economic conditions have changed for Uber and Lyft drivers over the past year. Thank you for your time! Your feedback is crucial in shaping our advocacy efforts.