Uber has started asking many drivers to accept an Indemnity Agreement before continuing to drive. The legal language can seem intimidating, but what does it actually mean? After reviewing the agreement, here's a straightforward explanation of what drivers should know, what it changes, and what the potential downsides are. What Is an Indemnity Agreement? In simple terms, an indemnity agreement is a promise that one party will protect the other from certain legal claims or fina

Published: July 13, 2026 If you've been driving for Uber or Lyft lately, you've probably heard more people talking about robotaxis than surge pricing. Between Uber's growing autonomous vehicle partnerships and Waymo expanding into additional cities, many drivers are asking the same question: "Is my job about to disappear?" The short answer is no—not anytime soon. But the rideshare industry is changing, and drivers who understand where it's headed will be in a much better posi