Lawsuit Seeks Reimbursement from Lyft for Florida Drivers’ Vehicle Expenses

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Lyft Florida, Inc. is staring down a lawsuit in which the plaintiff claims the company’s classification of its drivers as independent contractors has robbed the individuals of proper wages in the form of reimbursements for vehicle-related expenses. The lawsuit, which was recently removed to federal court, claims that, to the contrary, Lyft drivers are actually employees within the scope of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and, as such, should be repaid by the defendant for the costs of their vehicles, as well as for insurance, fuel, and other work-related expenses.

In addition to the vehicle-expense claims, the plaintiff alleges he was not paid for a service he provided to Lyft during his brief employment period in late January-early February 2018. The man estimates he’s owed at least the minimum wage for 70 hours of work, totaling $567, plus double liquidated damages.