On June 25th, Gelonhui reported that Uber restricts drivers from working during non-peak hours to avoid a regulatory requirement in New York City, resulting in reduced working hours and lower wages for drivers. Uber said the move was due to a six-year-old rule in New York City that requires ride-sharing companies to pay drivers for their idle time between passengers. In 2018, New York City officials enacted legislation requiring ride-sharing companies to pay drivers a minimum wage of about $17.22 per hour. This standard was raised by an additional 3.49% in February of this year. Uber and Lyft have expressed opposition to the new wage regulations, claiming that increased driver wages will make ride costs higher and undermine competition.