Going to be the big reason is that is makes it easier to reach into their deep pockets when one of the drivers does something bad. Where there is an overtly obvious benefit to one group it usually means someone else is using it as a cover, that is going to be the trial lawyers.
I am in the group that says if you want to be a contractor and the employer agrees so be it. I have a good number of friends doing uber after hours aimed at specific purchases and the flexibility is what sold them. Not the life for me but for some it is a good alternative.
Plus the biggest benefit was the kick in the pants traditional taxi services got so they now how to treat their "drivers" better. How they get off with how that business is run and Uber and Lyft get called out should tell you the priorities here.
I am in the group that says if you want to be a contractor and the employer agrees so be it. I have a good number of friends doing uber after hours aimed at specific purchases and the flexibility is what sold them. Not the life for me but for some it is a good alternative.
Plus the biggest benefit was the kick in the pants traditional taxi services got so they now how to treat their "drivers" better. How they get off with how that business is run and Uber and Lyft get called out should tell you the priorities here.