> they could also prevent them from driving for their rivals They'd have a really hard time having such a clause stand up in court, especially in California wh

> they could also prevent them from driving for their rivals They'd have a really hard time having such a clause stand up in court, especially in California where non-competes traditionally don't stand. Many courts have determined that non-competes only stand if your company is actively paying you(and expecting you to work - in the case of moonlighters working a job after their 8 hour job) unless exclusive knowledge/power exists - which must be compensated for accordingly. Knowledge/power might exist in terms of surging locations; but uber drivers are currently only paid for their time after they accept a ride.