Published
February 3, 2025
Updated
August 2, 2026
The New York Attorney General’s Uber settlement created a $290 million restitution fund for certain drivers and established ongoing pay, sick-leave, training, and deactivation protections.
Current Status
The extended claim deadline passed March 31, 2025, and the online form is closed. The administrator began mailing payments during the week of August 5, 2024 for claims processed under the original schedule, and the official FAQ discusses possible further distributions in limited offset situations. The settlement’s current-driver benefits continue separately from the closed restitution claim process.StatusClaims Closed; Payments Issued
Extended DeadlineMarch 31, 2025 — Passed
Restitution Fund$290 Million
Historical ProofDriver and Tax Identification Records
What Was the New York Uber Settlement About?
The New York Attorney General reached the agreement after a multi-year investigation into allegations that Uber deducted New York sales tax and Black Car Fund fees from driver earnings. The settlement resolved the state investigation and created restitution for eligible drivers. It also established ongoing workplace protections for drivers using the app in New York. Uber entered the agreement without a court trial deciding every disputed legal question.Who Could Qualify for Restitution?
The restitution process generally covered drivers who completed at least one trip through the Uber Driver app in New York between November 10, 2014 and May 22, 2017 and had deductions for New York sales tax or Black Car Fund fees. The Attorney General and administrator used Uber records to identify potentially eligible drivers. Driving in another state, using Uber only as a passenger, or beginning New York driving after the settlement period did not create a restitution claim.How Were Awards Calculated?
The Attorney General reviewed affected trips that began and ended in New York and the deductions attributed to those trips. Each driver’s share was based on covered earnings and deductions rather than a flat division of the $290 million fund. The program did not issue awards below $10. Prior payments connected with overlapping Uber settlements or the company’s 2017 driver payment could be deducted to prevent duplicate recovery for the same charges.What Happened If a Driver Received an Earlier Uber Payment?
The official FAQ explains that the Attorney General compared the covered sales-tax and Black Car Fund charges with amounts previously paid through overlapping matters. If prior payments equaled or exceeded the calculated covered deductions, the driver would not receive additional restitution from this fund. If they were lower, the administrator could pay the remaining difference. The FAQ also contemplates a further distribution if funds remain and a later review identifies an unpaid difference.When Did Settlement Payments Begin?
The administrator announced that mailing would begin during the week of August 5, 2024. The deadline was later extended through March 31, 2025 for additional eligible drivers, so not every valid claim necessarily followed the same schedule. The public site confirms that the online filing period is now closed. A past start date for mailing does not establish whether a particular late-filed or offset claim was approved.What Ongoing Benefits Did the Agreement Add?
The settlement required paid sick leave, minimum pay for covered non-New York City driving time, compensation for up to one hour of required training, clearer hiring and earnings notices, multilingual in-app support, trip-payment information, and a process to appeal permanent deactivation decisions. These protections apply under their own terms and are not one-time restitution checks. Current drivers may benefit even if they were not part of the 2014–2017 restitution period.How Does Paid Sick Leave Work?
Drivers accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours of covered work, up to 56 hours per year. The hourly rate depends on whether the driver performs trips governed by New York City’s Taxi and Limousine Commission pay rules or drives outside that system. The settlement set initial figures and annual inflation adjustments, so old dollar amounts should not be presented as the permanent current rate.What Is the Non-NYC Earnings Floor?
For New York trips outside the city’s TLC minimum-pay rules, the agreement established an earnings floor based on engaged time. Engaged time generally begins when a driver accepts a trip and ends when the rider is dropped off. The initial $26 hourly floor was scheduled for inflation adjustments. This benefit is calculated through ordinary driver pay periods and is different from the historical restitution award.Can a Driver File Now?
No. The March 31, 2025 extended filing deadline has passed and the official portal states that online claims are closed. Drivers who submitted a timely form should keep the Claimant ID, confirmation, and payment correspondence and use the official website for individual questions. OpenClassActions cannot create a late claim, determine a driver’s offset calculation, or change the address on an existing record.Official Information
Review the latest information on the official Uber New York Attorney General settlement website website.
Matter
New York Attorney General Uber settlement
Restitution Period
November 10, 2014–May 22, 2017
Restitution Fund
$290 million
Extended Claim Deadline
March 31, 2025
Initial Mailing
Week of August 5, 2024
Claim Requirement
Historical claim required
Ongoing Relief
Pay and driver-benefit protections
Official Website
official Uber New York Attorney General settlement website
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