[bhb916]

But what about the driver who doesn't want to be classified as an employee? What right do they have?

Less trite - my nephew is in his mid-twenties and appreciates the flexibility that food delivery and ride sharing allows him. Is legislation that outlaws that an improvement?

[wpietri]

What makes you think Uber and Lyft won't find ways for flexible employment? It's one of their big draws. I'd expect more faith in market-driven innovation here on HN.

I've been an independent contractor for large parts of my professional life; I think it can be a great setup when it's truly independent. But for decades companies have been ramping up fake contracting, where it's just employment but worse.