Platform Workers Lyft drops challenge to New Jersey independent contractor fine Ride-hailing giant refuses to admit wrongdoing as state continues struggle with ABC rule changes iStock.com/FinkAvenue Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Tuesday 23 September 2025 Lyft has agreed to pay out $19.4m (£14.3m) to drivers in New Jersey after a state audit claimed it had misidentified more than 100,000 of its drivers as independent contractors. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Platform Workers California reaches historic deal giving rideshare drivers path to unionising Platform Workers Uber and Lyft to pay $328m to New York drivers in historic deal Platform Workers New York AG hits firm with cease and desist over Uber, Lyft deal Platform Workers Driver sues Lyft after kidnapping, sexual assault by passenger