Overview
- Revue21 reported that Urssaf concluded 71,194 Uber drivers from 2019 to 2022 should be treated as employees, triggering a claim for unpaid social charges.
- The internal calculation cited by the report totals €1.2 billion in contributions plus €512 million in surcharges, for roughly €1.7 billion.
- Uber said it is in collaborative, transparent discussions with Urssaf and maintains that recent French high-court decisions confirm drivers are independent workers.
- Urssaf declined to comment on the reported figures, and Uber’s 2024 filings note a December 2024 lawsuit by Urssaf over contribution calculations.
- Legal outcomes in France remain significant for Uber’s model across Europe, where courts and regulators continue to scrutinize ride-hailing platforms.