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title: "NYC Driver Benefits"
description: "Eligible Uber drivers in New York City may receive minimum earnings and several protections established through an agreement involving Uber, the New York Attorney General, and New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) rules. For trips beginning in the city, the TLC minimum-pay formula considers time, distance, and driver utilization, while incentives and guarantees count toward earnings but tips, customer-charged fees, and offline promotions do not. As of March 1, 2026, the listed rates are $1.283/mile and $0.681/mile, with different rates possible for wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) trips and out-of-city portions. Eligible drivers may also access Black Car Fund benefits, possible unemployment insurance, and paid sick leave, which accrues at one hour per 30 hours worked up to 56 hours yearly and can be redeemed for $18.58 per hour as of that date."
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# NYC Driver Benefits

[Uber](https://yomu.fyi/company/uber) · Apr 23, 2026

**Type:** Explainer

## Summary

Eligible Uber drivers in New York City may receive minimum earnings and several protections established through an agreement involving Uber, the New York Attorney General, and New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) rules. For trips beginning in the city, the TLC minimum-pay formula considers time, distance, and driver utilization, while incentives and guarantees count toward earnings but tips, customer-charged fees, and offline promotions do not. As of March 1, 2026, the listed rates are $1.283/mile and $0.681/mile, with different rates possible for wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) trips and out-of-city portions. Eligible drivers may also access Black Car Fund benefits, possible unemployment insurance, and paid sick leave, which accrues at one hour per 30 hours worked up to 56 hours yearly and can be redeemed for $18.58 per hour as of that date.

## Context

The benefits described apply to eligible drivers in New York City and include minimum earnings, Black Car Fund protections, possible unemployment insurance, and paid sick leave. Eligibility, coverage, and payment amounts are governed by the TLC, Black Car Fund, New York State Department of Labor, and applicable program rules.

## Approach / What changed

The arrangement combines a TLC minimum-pay standard with benefits administered through the New York Black Car Fund, New York State unemployment insurance requirements, and a paid sick leave program. Drivers can review NYC-specific information in the Benefits Hub in the Driver app and contact support about eligibility or missing benefits.

## Takeaways

- For trips beginning in New York City, TLC minimum earnings use time, distance, and utilization; incentives and guarantees count, while tips, customer-charged fees, and offline promotions do not.
- Eligible drivers may receive Black Car Fund benefits including workers’ compensation, dental and vision care, and death benefits. The Fund determines coverage and benefit amounts under applicable laws and program rules.
- Paid sick leave accrues at one hour for every 30 hours worked, capped at 56 hours per year; as of March 1, 2026, one hour can be redeemed for $18.58.

## FAQ

### Which payments and fees count toward the NYC minimum earnings standard?

On-trip incentives and guarantees count when minimum earnings are calculated. Tips, customer-charged fees such as tolls and cleaning fees, and offline promotions such as referrals are excluded.

### How do drivers earn and use paid sick leave?

Drivers can accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours per year. It may be used for qualifying health, family-care, or certain domestic-violence-related reasons, subject to program rules.

### Who decides whether a driver qualifies for these benefits?

Eligibility varies by program. The Black Car Fund determines its coverage and benefit amounts, while unemployment insurance eligibility is determined by New York State and may depend on work history, earnings, and applicable law.

**Tags:** [Compliance](https://yomu.fyi/topic/compliance), [Uber](https://yomu.fyi/topic/uber)

- Source: [Uber](https://www.uber.com/us/en/blog/nyc-driver-benefits)
- Source URL: https://www.uber.com/us/en/blog/nyc-driver-benefits
- Ingested by Yomu: 2026-09-14T08:01:38.094Z

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