Rideshare drivers across Atlanta have been organizing for a few years now — not because we want to, but because we have to.
Over time, driving for Uber and Lyft has become harder to rely on for steady income. Pay changes without explanation. Deactivations happen with little or no warning. Costs keep going up, but what drivers take home keeps shrinking. Many of us depend on this work to pay rent, cover bills, or support our families, and it’s become clear that going it alone isn’t working.
Atlanta runs on rideshare. We drive people to work, to the airport, home late at night, and everywhere in between. But the people doing that work are often left in the dark about how decisions are made and how our pay is calculated. Going to work is a bit like playing the lottery; we don’t know what the take-home pay will be at the end of the night.
Why we’re organizing
Drivers are dealing with the same problems over and over:
- Lower pay and unpredictable earnings, even when rider fares go up
- Sudden deactivations with no clear explanation or fair way to appeal
- Rising expenses like gas, insurance, repairs, and maintenance
- No transparency about how pay is set or why it changes
Individually, there’s very little any one driver can do about this. Together, we can share information, support one another, and push for change.
What organizing means for drivers
We are independent contractors, not employees. Organizing doesn’t change that on its own. What it does is give drivers a way to speak with a collective voice instead of being isolated from one another.
Organizing means:
- Connecting with other drivers facing the same issues
- Speaking up together about pay, deactivations, and transparency
- Advocating for fair rules and policies that protect drivers
This is about dignity, fairness, and having a say in work that so many of us rely on.
Why riders should care
When drivers are treated fairly, the service is better for everyone. Fair pay and clear rules mean safer driving, more reliable rides, and a transportation system that actually works for the people who depend on it — drivers and riders alike.
A system that squeezes drivers doesn’t just hurt us. It hurts the entire community.
Join us
If you’re a rideshare driver in the Atlanta area and you’re tired of feeling powerless or alone, you’re not the only one. We’re building connections and working toward real change together.
Riders and community members who support fair pay and driver rights are also welcome to stay connected and show support.
👉 Contact – Atlanta Rideshare Drivers Union
This is just the beginning. Drivers are organizing — and our voices matter.
