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Lyft, Uber say they’ll cover legal fees for drivers sued under Texas abortion law – Source CNET Tech

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The CEOs of rideshare companies Uber and Lyft are taking a stance on Senate Bill 8, the Texas law that bans abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy. Lyft CEO Logan Green said Friday the company has created a legal defense fund to cover all legal fees for drivers sued under the new law. 

“TX SB8 threatens to punish drivers for getting people where they need to go- especially women exercising their right to choose,” Green said in a tweet. “Lyft has created a Driver Legal Defense Fund to cover 100% of legal fees for drivers sued under SB8 while driving on our…

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