Federal Judge Blocks NYC Uber, Lyft Driver Deactivation Law

By Linda Chiem · July 22, 2026, 5:27 PM EDT

A Manhattan federal judge has blocked New York City from enforcing a new ordinance prohibiting Uber and Lyft from "deactivating" drivers without formal notice and investigation, saying the ride-hailing companies have...

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Case Information

Case Title

Uber Technologies, Inc. et al v. City Of New York

Case Number

1:26-cv-04893

Court

New York Southern

Nature of Suit

Constitutional - State Statute

Date Filed

June 09, 2026


Case Title

Lyft, Inc. v. The City of New York

Case Number

1:26-cv-04931

Court

New York Southern

Nature of Suit

Constitutional - State Statute

Date Filed

June 10, 2026