> (In a May online survey drawing responses from 734 Uber and Lyft drivers nationwide, 71% said they wanted to be independent contractors)
As others are mentioning, the survey was very simplistic and most drivers don't understand the full ramifications of AB5.
That said, I still think the majority of fully-informed drivers would vote against AB5.
Enforcing AB5 will very likely result in: 1) substantial increase in benefits 2) slightly lower base pay 3) half of drivers losing their job 4) scheduled shifts.
My guess is #3 is the biggest issue for most drivers.
As others are mentioning, the survey was very simplistic and most drivers don't understand the full ramifications of AB5.
That said, I still think the majority of fully-informed drivers would vote against AB5.
Enforcing AB5 will very likely result in: 1) substantial increase in benefits 2) slightly lower base pay 3) half of drivers losing their job 4) scheduled shifts.
My guess is #3 is the biggest issue for most drivers.