Only 7 percent of all drivers in the state prefer to become employees, according to "I'm Independent." The "I'm Independent" coalition also warns that reclassifying the drivers could force ride-share fares to go up and cause a shortage of transportation options in minority neighborhoods. "African Americans across the state rely on ride-sharing services to get to work, to make it to school on time, to be present in their kids' lives," said Sweeney. "This is a big deal because for decades these same communities have been neglected by public transportation and taxi service." Lyft and Uber are proposing a fix to AB 5 through negotiation with lawmakers before the bill passes – or through an ammendment to the bill or a ballot initiative after it does. The plan the companies are circulating offers some protections for workers while classifying them as contractors.