SEPTEMBER 2025 NEWSLETTER: UPDATES FROM THE INDEPENDENT DRIVERS GUILD

New York Drivers Stand Up for Parking and Bathroom Access!
Thank you to the Independent Drivers Guild members who gathered on the steps of City Hall with New York City Council Member Justin Brannan and co-sponsoring council members to demand action on the urgent need for rideshare driver parking. Together, we raised our voices for Intro #1000, the bill that would finally allow Uber and Lyft drivers to use commercial parking spots for short breaks. Drivers held signs reading “Breaks Are a Right, Not a Luxury” and shared powerful testimonies about the daily struggle to find a safe, legal place to stop for restrooms, meals, prayer breaks, or just to rest.
We are grateful to every driver who showed up and stood together to fight for this critical legislation. Your presence sent a clear message: New York’s rideshare drivers keep this city moving, and we deserve dignity, health, and safety on the job.
IDG New Jersey Members: Join Our Meeting on September 27 to Discuss How We Fight Waymo and Keep Our Jobs
New Jersey Drivers! We need your support to stop Waymo in its tracks. Waymo is already testing driverless cars in Jersey City and Hoboken. That means fewer jobs and more danger on our streets — unless we act.
On Saturday, September 27, the Independent Drivers Guild is holding an emergency meeting to organize a response — and we need you there. See you soon!

IDG New Jersey Members Looking for Some Security?
Life and AD&D Insurance Now Available for New Jersey Drivers
IDG NJ members, you now have access to $5,000 in Life Insurance and up to $25,000 in Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage through MetLife—effective May 1, 2025, with no waiting period. Coverage applies worldwide and includes natural causes, accidents, and more. Need to file a claim or want to confirm you are a member? Call 1-800-333-5440.

Halfway to Our Goal! Say No to Driverless Vehicles in New York
New York City is one of the most complex and densely populated urban environments in the world. Every day, our streets are full of life—families walking to school, cyclists and delivery workers navigating traffic, seniors crossing intersections, and people with disabilities getting where they need to go. Driverless cars pose a threat to all of us on New York’s streets.
We are over halfway to our signature goal. Please sign and share with your friends, family, and coworkers.
Add your name to demand an immediate halt to Waymo’s self-driving car testing in NYC and all autonomous vehicle testing in NYC, and a full ban on autonomous vehicles doing business in New York State.

New York Drivers: The Benefits You Rely On – Now With a New Look & App! All Your Benefits in One Easy Place — Download the Drivers Benefits App Today
Accessing your benefits has never been easier. The new Drivers Benefits App gives enrolled drivers instant access to everything they need—from details about your dental, vision, and other benefits, to claim forms and important updates. You’ll receive real-time notifications about changes or additions to the Drivers Benefits Program, so you’re always in the know. The app is available in English, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, French, and Chinese.
The app is designed for eligible drivers enrolled in The Black Car Fund’s Drivers Benefits Program. Not enrolled yet? Sign up today to unlock your benefits. Have questions or need help? Call 1-833-814-8590.

New Jersey Drivers: Stop Driverless Vehicles from Testing Here
Waymo’s driverless cars are already testing on the streets of Jersey City and Hoboken, and we’re running out of time to stop them. New Jersey is one of the most complex driving environments in the country. Driverless cars have no place on our streets. In cities like San Francisco and Phoenix, these vehicles have already blocked ambulances, caused accidents, and made chaotic stops in traffic.
Add your name to demand an immediate halt all autonomous vehicle testing in New Jersey and a full ban on autonomous vehicles doing business in our state.

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New York Office Hours & Weekly Outreach
IDG’s NYC office is bigger and better than ever! Visit us:
New York Independent Drivers Guild
41-09 36th St #3
Queens, NY 11101
Monday – Friday, 10AM – 4PM
New Jersey Office Hours
New Jersey Independent Drivers Guild
110 Fieldcrest Avenue, 3rd Floor
Edison, New Jersey 08837
Monday – Friday : 10am to 6pm
Outreach at Newark Airport
Tuesday: 10am to 4pm
Wednesday: 10am to 4pm
Connecticut Office Hours
Connecticut Independent Drivers Guild
157 Church St
New Haven, CT 06510
Wednesdays from 10AM to 6PM
Illinois Office Hours
IL Drivers! Have you visited our office yet? Come in and get support!
Illinois Independent Drivers Guild
114 W Higgins Rd
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Monday – Thursday from 10AM to 4PM
Friday from 10 AM to 2PM
Saturday from 10AM to 2PM
Sunday: Closed