If you’re arrested, you could lose your license to operate for Uber/Lyft. This is even before you’re convicted. I am an attorney who has helped people get their license to operate a rideshare back after their arrest.
Massachusetts regulations, 220 CMR 274, provides that if you’re charged with certain crimes, your license to operate a rideshare will be immediately suspended. This includes domestic violence offenses, operating under the influence, any sort of assault case, and many theft related offenses.
This is a state law, and it is not up to the rideshare company. If you’re arrested for any of these offenses, Uber/Lyft have to suspend your right to operate on their platform. This can happen immediately.
If you are convicted of any of these offenses, your license to operate a ride share could be suspended anywhere from five years to indefinitely.
Your right to drive for Uber/Lyft can be suspended even if you’re not arrested. This can include tickets, surchargeable accidents, and driving related offenses.
This is why it’s critical to hire a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible if you’re an Uber/Lyft driver who’s arrested. It’s critical to get your case dismissed as soon as possible to allow you to get back to work.
I have successfully worked with drivers for Uber/Lyft to get their right to operate back after being arrested. If you’re charged with domestic violence or any offense and rely on rideshare as your job, you should hire a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. Call or text me at 617-295-7500 as soon as possible. Let’s get started on your defense.