Washington D.C. – NetChoice applauds today’s 9th Circuit decision in US Chamber v City of Seattle. The Court struck down Seattle’s 2015 ordinance as it violated antitrust laws. Had it been allowed to stand, Seattle’s Ordinance would have enabled collusion by ridesharing drivers and empowered them to form cartels and collectively bargain against ridesharing platforms.
“This is a victory for riders and drivers in Seattle’s ridesharing industry,” said Steve DelBianco, President of NetChoice. “The peer-to-peer economy relies on flexibility without which many drivers would have fewer options to make ends meet.”
“Without this decision, Seattle riders would expect higher prices and drivers could lose flexibility in choosing when and for whom they work. We’re happy the 9th Circuit has rejected this ordinance and preserved the positive impact of ridesharing in Seattle.”