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Councilor Marlon Luz Proposes Changes to the Bill That Includes a Cap on Fees for Uber and Other Benefits for App Drivers.
Get ready for a drastic change in the app driver landscape! São Paulo councilor Marlon Luz has come out strong and presented a new text for PLP 12, promising to shake up the market. And if you thought platforms like Uber could continue their old practice of charging outrageous fees of up to 50%, you can breathe a sigh of relief. The new project aims to cap this cut at 25%, ensuring more fairness in drivers’ pockets.
This Thursday (12), councilor Marlon Luz from São Paulo presented a new text for Bill 12/2024, which promises to regulate the work of app drivers throughout Brazil. The proposal was submitted to the bill’s rapporteur, Deputy Augusto Coutinho, and brings significant changes for the category.
End of App Drivers’ Unions
Among the main changes, Marlon highlights the end of app drivers’ unions, stating that they do not effectively represent the class. “Uber and other platforms will no longer be able to keep more than 25% of the fare value,” said the councilor, who also emphasized the relief for workers who are already burdened with high fees of up to 40% or 50%. “No one can take these absurd fees anymore,” he stressed.
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Exemption from IPI on the Purchase of New Cars
The text proposes an exemption from the Tax on Industrialized Products (IPI) when purchasing new cars for app drivers, something that already occurs with taxi drivers. Marlon explained that this measure is fair to equalize the rights among the categories. “We are also ensuring credit with interest rates half of the market for the purchase of a new car, ” he added.
Another fundamental point is the real autonomy of drivers, which, according to Marlon, was confusing in previous proposals. Now, the new text ensures that app drivers will have more control over their activities, promoting true independence.
Uber Was Against Benefits Offered by Municipalities, According to the Councilor
The proposal also authorizes municipalities to register app drivers, which will allow city halls to offer benefits such as blue zone exemption and traffic restrictions. “Until now, Uber has taken legal action against these measures, but now municipalities will have more power to offer these benefits,” clarified the councilor.
Mandatory Toxicology Testing
Finally, Marlon Luz announced the mandatory toxicology test for app drivers. According to him, professionalization is the way to value the class. “Uber and 99 prefer amateurs because it’s cheaper for them. But when we professionalize the driver, he gains the respect and recognition he deserves,” he concluded.
With these changes, Marlon Luz hopes to bring more equity to app drivers and a fairer environment for those who depend on this work. The expectation now is how Uber and other platforms will react to these proposals aimed at reducing their profit margins and improving drivers’ conditions.
When Uber Came to Brazil, It Was Joy for Thousands of App Drivers
When Uber arrived in Brazil in 2014, it offered a series of attractive benefits for drivers, helping to revolutionize urban transportation in the country. One of the main attractions was the flexibility of hours, allowing drivers to work when they wanted, without the rigidity of traditional jobs. This enabled many people who were unemployed or needed extra income to drive during breaks or on weekends and holidays. The platform offered a relatively easy way to start working, without the need for lengthy processes, such as sending resumes or going through multiple interviews.
Another relevant benefit was the control over earnings. Uber’s business model allowed drivers to decide how much they wanted to work and, consequently, how much they wanted to earn. During the early years, with high demand for rides, drivers had the potential to earn good income. And in parallel, Uber also offered additional incentives, such as fuel and maintenance discounts to help reduce drivers’ operational costs, in addition to reward programs like the “6 Star Club”, which provided exclusive advantages to drivers with better ratings.
And you, what do you think about this new proposal?
Vejo com preocupação esse projeto,por melhores que sejam as intenções o estado atrapalha mais do que ajuda, todos os “benefícios” que as leis garagem terminam sendo pagas pelo próprio trabalhador e consumidor, se isso for aprovado as corridas certamente vão ficar mais caras e vai diminuir as corridas, ou a atividade da empresa pode se tornar inviável e ela sair do país deixando vários motoristas desempregados
Tem que ser muito louco ora vir fazer negócio no Brasil, melhor que tem a fazer é encerrar as atividades e procurar mercados mais estáveis, rentáveis e promissores.
Só basta tomar uma multa no final do dia do guarda municipal pra ir tudo por água abaixo